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  1. Large Scale Stencil?

  2. Large Scale Stencil?

    We are looking for some guidance on how to best execute a very large scale wall mural project. We have been asked by our client to provide some sort of stencil and they are going to paint the mural themselves. We figure because of the scale, a good option would be a projection system. Does...
  3. Need Help Silicone failure? Opinions needed!

    Mike--thank you for clarifying about silicone adhesion. It seems like that is our problem here. Is there a product out there that would allow us to apply acrylic seamlessly / flush onto a panel? What types of glue or products like liquid nails do you use at your shops?
  4. Need Help Silicone failure? Opinions needed!

    Thank you all for the recommendation. Sadly, we have tried Lexel and had it fail on us several times on indoor and outdoor applications so we no longer use it. Are there any other thoughts?
  5. Need Help Silicone failure? Opinions needed!

    We are a sign shop located in New Orleans, LA. A popular type of sign that we have been producing in the last few years is a painted aluminum cabinet sign with dimensional acrylic lettering. We attach the acrylic lettering to the face of the aluminum cabinet with double sided tape (3m VHB) and...
  6. Need Help How to hang a LARGE banner?

    The banner is to advertise apartments for lease. It could be up for several months so we would have to install it in a fairly permanent way.
  7. Need Help How to hang a LARGE banner?

    Hello, We are looking to hang a 60' x 20' banner from a building. We are wondering if anyone has a certain method that they recommend and have performed in the past? Is there some type of hardware that is pre-designed for this kind of job? There is a mock up attached below. Any advice is...
  8. Installing a heavy 1/2" aluminum sign panel

    Is it where the it should be welded? We can rout the shape.
  9. Installing a heavy 1/2" aluminum sign panel

    Thank you for your attention. The sign panel will be powder coated. Would it be more safe to use lighter substrate instead? 1/2" acrylic maybe.
  10. Installing a heavy 1/2" aluminum sign panel

    The aluminum panel will be powder coated. Yes, we can use wider tabs. I don't know what gauge of stock we are using yet. I was thinking 3/8".
  11. Installing a heavy 1/2" aluminum sign panel

    Hello forum. We are about to produce a 24'' x 36'' aluminum sign but before we do that I want to ask for your opinions. It's 1/2" aluminum and the brackets look too long and too narrow to hold the panel. I was thinking about making brackets of 3/8 steel and the sign would slide in. What do you...
  12. Recognize this? Font help

    Thank you. It's Script MT
  13. Recognize this? Font help

    Thank you.
  14. Vinyl awning. How to produce or where to order from?

    Hello forum. We got a job to produce and install a vinyl awning and I'm not sure how we can finish the edges to make it look like the attached image. Thank you.
  15. installation in a doorway

    We are looking to hang a wooden sign from a doorway and we are looking for some bracket ideas. We like all hardware to be as hidden as possible and have the sign not swing at all. Most signage we hang is from threaded studs that have been mounted within the sign panel -- please see attached...
  16. How do you build aluminum cabinet blanks?

    The studs are the hanging hardware. It's a 2x2 square tube, mitered corners, aluminum faces glued to the frame.
  17. How do you build aluminum cabinet blanks?

    Hello forum. We want to start producing aluminum cabinet signs at our shop. The depth varies from 1" to 3". We have a chop saw and a welder. What is the best way to do it? Do you glue faces to it (weld mount) or do you weld it? How do you treat the seams and the corners? Is it appropriate to...
  18. Laser Engraving Rain Boot?

    There are only companies with water based screen printing set ups in our area sadly.
  19. Laser Engraving Rain Boot?

    Thank you for the info. Any ideas for alternatives than the laser? The screen printing ink would not stick.
  20. Laser Engraving Rain Boot?

    We are looking to customize some shrimp boots with a relatively small logo -- 3" x 4" We have tried applying vinyl and screen printing and neither have stuck. We are thinking our next step is laser engraving the rubber. Does anyone have experience or advice on this? We are open to other methods...
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