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  1. DTG printing advice

    White toner, yes I believe it's the same thing
  2. DTG printing advice

    I recommend you look into a IColor printer. I purchased one and I use it for smaller orders. I also have a spirit shop for the schools and it is SUPER helpful for smaller orders. I had been buying transfers but now I just print on the IColor. I especially like it for when sports teams need quick...
  3. Making advertising dollars stretch...the case of Edward Durr

    I heard about this today and I find it fascinating does anyone else? Edward Durr spent just $153 and if I had to guess...his wife or his kid had a decent IPhone and the ability to add some wording to a 30 second ad they created literally in his front yard. His opponent spent near $1,000,000...
  4. Sign torn off - thoughts?

    .080 aluminum is solid metal, the alumapanel is not. That is the difference. Nobody is going to tear a .080 sign off unless he's the Incredible Hunk or a truck hits it.
  5. Sign torn off - thoughts?

    We had an issue with kids tearing signs down and/or bending them near the public restrooms. We decided on .080 aluminum and so far so good. I think in the past the city had used .040 from a previous signmaker.
  6. Carpenter Pants?

    I just read what is under your name...and I want to comment on this post but I don't think it would be appropriate...lol
  7. Need Some Font Help

    Yup! Blacksword
  8. Rant Why does this always happen...................... ??

    When I was in high school I worked at Hardees. It is still one of my favorite jobs! We had contests with other Hardees around the country on who could have the best drive thru times, cleanest dining room, etc. We came in like 2nd in the drive thru contest. We had a gang of us friends working...
  9. Rant Why does this always happen...................... ??

    When things get busy with kids sports, etc. sometimes you only have a few minutes to grab something. We cook most nights, lots of grilling meat/veges and fresh salads but some nights...well, it's Subway or McDonalds. I don't sweat the occasional fast food. I'm lazy some days, and that's just the...
  10. Discussion Not quite sure how I feel about this....................... ??

    I think we should expect services all around to get worse as a trickle down effect. For example, all the post office buildings are owned by private individuals and leased to the federal government. My dad owns one in Alabama. With the vaccine mandate, he's now got some problems because the...
  11. Rant Why does this always happen...................... ??

    LOL! I think it might have more to do with lack of decent workers? Our McDonald's does a pretty decent job of getting orders correct but the dining room is closed and the drive thru is at least a 15-20 minute wait - no lie. They just reduced hours down to 7am-7pm. Due to lack of workers. We have...
  12. Permit or pass?

    Thankfully I don't do electrical signs or anything needing a lift. My permits are basic, a 4x8 signboard being replaced on existing poles or something of that nature. Sounds like some of these permit processes could be very time consuming. I hope everyone commenting on this particular thread...
  13. Discussion Not quite sure how I feel about this....................... ??

    This happened to me with the last person that lived in my house. This is what I did...write with red sharpie: WRONG ADDRESS or WRONG PERSON large on the envelope. Do this a few times and it will make more work for him and he won't keep doing it. In the beginning I put a smile face under it...
  14. What floor vinyl & overlaminate will last longest in elementary school tiled hallway?

    There is no minimum. You upload your artwork and you can add contour cutting for 10% more. Yes, it's per the square foot. Shipping is quick, if I order a banner in the morning it's likely I will have it next day or the following day. Shipping minimum is $10 and for some larger boxed orders it's...
  15. Permit or pass?

    If it's a new sign and they don't want to get a permit then make the sign and he can install it himself. I don't run to get a permit for every little thing. New signs yes, replacing no. Our town does not police signage - but you never know if someone doesn't like your customer - or you - and...
  16. Alternative to banners in a school gym?

    These are all great ideas! I'm going to look at the cost difference for these options as the banners are temporary and the kids will be taking them home at the end of the school year. However - for any future banners I think these ideas of using pvc is a MUCH better, and way better looking than...
  17. How to Enlarge shutterstock images for large wall murals

    Thank you! Just downloaded it. I just sent a sign out the door yesterday that had a customer supplied "motor" photo. It worked great for everything until I had to blow it up for this sign. Fortunately, I was able to clean it up and "blur" the pixely areas just enough to where a distance of...
  18. Alternative to banners in a school gym?

    I'm in the process of doing high school senior banners. 2'x4' - 13oz with grommets on each corner - about 70 of them done and hung up. Football/band went outside on the fence with zip ties. Some of the others were in the gym, by the pool, etc. Anyway, I'm on the last batch and one woman wants...
  19. Cutting A Decorative Alupanel Sign

    I am no expert in this area but I go slowly and use a sander afterwards to smooth it out if I get a little off track. Better to go off track on the scrap side vs. the sign side because you can use the sander to smooth it out. I use stencil vinyl as a template and cut on the scrap part instead of...
  20. Don't read this.....

    Darn...I was looking for a good story!
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