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GE Silicone II is currently buy one get one free at Lowes. Normal price is about $6 a tube.

Well, I would have bought the Sumo Stance if I found a good deal on one, but that hasn't happened yet. Bought this one instead to replace my 6' fiberglass step ladder. If anyone does installs, this thing is awesome...I'd highly recommend getting one. I like the fact that the back can drop...

In my opinion, it's not really something you can learn on a forum. You really need to work alongside someone that can teach you the trade. Or just be prepared to go through a ton of trial and error until you get it right. .040" isn't considered thick. Most competitive quality sign shops use at...

The weight of the existing face is primarily a static load that is supported by the posts. Overlaying 3mm ACM panels wouldn't add much to the static load and doesn't increase the area exposed to wind load so you would be fine.

Those can be a bit of a booger putting together even when they're new and in pieces on dry ground. Since that's already installed, removing the old face without pulling one of the posts might be a pain (not that pulling the post wouldn't be a pain...). A lot of your ability to replace it...

3'+ is a lot of digging. I don't envy you. The frost line in North Texas is almost non-existent...I believe it's 6".

Looks great...the posts (the whole thing) came out really good. What's your frost line up there? I'm curious why you used Sonotube...?

That looks great - nice work! I wish I knew how to do that kind of work. It seems like it would be pretty satisfying.

5052 is better for applications where bending is required. 6061 is better for machining. Might want to switch up your alloy.

It's going to be tough to find someone that just happens to need/want that size sign and happens to be in an area where the local codes allow for it, etc. Clean, unpainted aluminum? Take it to your local metal recycling facility and get a couple/few hundred bucks.

I agree with the slotted aluminum angle. I would use metal strapping to fasten it to the silo. Your circumference is going to be around 37'....the freight strap will give you plenty to work with.

I don't follow what you're saying about the strapping and all-thread. Are you running the all-thread through the silo wall? Do you have any photos? Are the silo walls smooth or ribbed?

Here's a quick video I did of how the tape works. Like I said, not a substitute for every tape measure, but it would definitely come in handy for when you only have one hand free, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ-L8eTHe54

I posted the original link. I got my hat and didn't have any issues.

Very cool. How long does something like that hold up (car washes, etc)?

I have about six tape measures I keep on the truck for various installations. A small Komelon 12' self-locking tape that I use for small, up-close jobs, a 16' Milwaukee for slightly larger jobs, a 25' DeWalt for larger interior jobs, a 25' FatMax for exterior work, a 25' self-centering Lufkin...

As far as the overall look of 3" posts vs. 4" posts, do a quick sketch on graph paper and see if it makes a difference to you. Other than aesthetics, there's no reason you can't use 3" posts and there's no reason you can't use ACM.

It depends on the size of the letters and other factors, but we typically did .063" backs and .040" returns. When you start manufacturing letters in the 48" or more range, you might bump up to .080" backs and .063" returns.

Not to be argumentative, but Lord 406 has a tensile strength of 4500psi or some such thing. It will hold a 50 pound sign together.

Lord 406/19.