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My background is in automation and so is my expertise. Even hand tools can be quite expensive. I use pipes of different radii, thumbs, and a variety of pliers to fine tune a bent letter. Sign shops have mechanized tools that will flange and notch a letter. A brake of some sort is pretty...

Here is an example of a trimless channel letter. A little more difficult to make but a lot cleaner looking.

For automated benders, Accubend sales an okay entry level machine for basic block letters without difficult font styles but I have heard of many customer complaints with the management and customer support. CLN is better and have a pretty good bender especially for doing large radius letters...

Any good paint options out there maybe at Napa for painting channel letters? I'm hoping to lightly sand Alumet letter coil and then use an auto paint to match color I need.

Can the vinyl really have the backing peeling off and then rolled onto a sheet of acrylic and not crack or flake after being painted? It seems like printing would be ideal but the plans do call to have them painted exact same color as the return.....

Thanks. I came up with same conclusions after doing a bit more research. The job specs are not practical for those reasons.

Sorry to jump in but will the flex additive work to paint perforated vinyl? I'm trying to figure out how to paint a white perforated vinyl a pantone color and then apply it over the face of the sign.

Since I'm just doing the fabrication portion, I need to include basic installation instructions for UL requirements and wanted to get something that looked at least semiprofessional. I doubt any installer will even look at them but you never know. My design skills are pretty shabby so I was...

I have a job that I'm thinking about taking on that requires painting a perforated vinyl for a channel letter set. This gets placed over a white vinyl for a day/night effect. Any potential hazards with painting vinyl?

I'm seeing if anyone would be willing to share with me installation instructions for installing channel letters. I would be just using it as a template and pull into into CorelDRAW. Thanks.

I'm doing the UL certification and need to blow off a little steam to not sink deeper into depression. So far, my favorite is having to pay yearly to recertify a scale so that I can perform two different weight tests on signs. I also need to have a yearly certification for a digital calipers...

Dale, I'm very interested on how long jewelite actually will last on a channel letter before it needs to be replaced. Is replacing the faces a common issue?

What are the most common things to have to service on a 2-7 year old set of front lit channel letters with LED modules, removable face with trim cap, and a power supply located inside the building of a section sign? I'm especially interested in how often the LED modules themselves actually...

Thanks. I agree. Since I'm looking at doing indoor high end signs I maybe I need to. Just about ready to pay $4000.

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ Texas department for business licenses. I talked with Jerry again this morning. I can fabricate electric signs without being a sign contractor but I need the get certified by UL, MET, or another NRTL.

Thanks for your thoughts Duke and Brad. I did talk with Jerry Daniel at TDLR that explained to me the license requirements. I'm allowed to fabricate an electric sign without being a sign contractor. I cannot give a turn key quote that includes installation by another sign company. I can...

I know a company that bought an ACE and one month later bought a Super Channel Bender from SDS/ AdamsTech. If you want to send me a private message I'll respond with the company name.

I'd make sure and get in writing what Computerized Cutters will charge in order to continue providing technical support. I've been to several companies that replace their old Accubends with an SDS/ AdamsTech benders and end up sending their Accubends to the scrap yard. No resale value.

A lot of the companies that are now buying top of the line SDS Automation (AdamsTech) benders, have one or two older Accubends. One of the reasons some of those companies bought an SDS Super Channel Bender is just because they couldn't get the Accubends to work with .063 aluminum. Most of...

methacrylate MP55420 is a pretty good epoxy that is a UL listed component.