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  1. Need help hanging 1/4" PVC from a 4x4 arm post

    Chalk it up to a learning experience.Make the signs over using the right material and move on to the next job.By the time you try to fix what's broke you could have made who knows how many other signs
  2. Opinion of Sign permit and inspectors, whats the limits?

    Rules are rules.Does not matter to the inspectors whether the the sign was for a friend and you did it for free.We don't get a permit for every sign we do like if it's changing out a plastic face in an existing light box.If it's new sign and not a replacement we get a permit or let the customer...
  3. Cutting .125 aluminum?

    We cut the.125 alum on our panel saw or table saw.Round the corners with a disk sander.
  4. ACM panels on trailer.

    Attaching panels to a truck can be tricky.What ever you do just make sure it can take a constant wind load of at least 75 mph
  5. Cordless tool combo, what you like?

    I like a Milwaukee plug in hammer drill if I'm going to be drilling holes all day but for an ordinary cordless drill for I like the new ryobi's.
  6. New Building Construction

    Congrats to you.That's a nice size space and you got something to show for 20 years work.Set up your showroom to display the work that got you there.
  7. Printing Traffic Signs

    Don't let these guys scare you away. I work with several public works depts. that have their own plotter and make their own signs.The relationship is great.It's win win.They make all the no parking signs and give us all the work that they can't handle. I wish more public works would do the same...
  8. Future of the industry?

    Here's what I think.Just change the the name buggy whip maker to sign maker http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/strauss/2008-08-04-buggy-whip-mentality_N.htm
  9. Can one ever open corel files in adobe illustrator

    I would just buy corel draw.It's cheap and you will never have this problem again.
  10. respecting territories

    all is fair in love and signs
  11. Metallic copper for lettering

    Looks like you got some brush chops.You could do copper leaf.
  12. What is legal?

    I agree with Visual.If you delivered every thing that was agreed on and they are not paying go take your sign down. I've done it before and I'll do it again.Never had a problem and never heard of anyone having a problem.Let them take you to court and explain to a judge"he took back the sign I...
  13. Gold Leaf Help

    Looks like you put the leaf on before the size was at the right tack.I've found engine turn is done best using slow size with the leaf applied at the proper tack.No need to clear coat unless its going on the cab doors of truck or somewhere where it will be touched. Also get rid of the royal...
  14. what shop truck to buy?

    I've always liked a van with a boom and a glass rack.We use the trailer for anything that won't fit on the glass rack .
  15. Anybody print UL labels?

    You better pray that the guys from ul and the inspectors in the town you are pulling your permits aren't reading this
  16. More painted signs.

    Nice handwork. Keep strokin it
  17. Roland Sp-300v for sale

    Roland 30" eco sol printer cutter for sale.Prints and cuts perfect and has been very well maintained.Includes a laptop computer with flexi sign loaded $3,500 .
  18. Needing Fire Apparatus "Ornaments"

    Nice post Round. Yup that's the way it is nowadays
  19. Anyone else just totally slammed right now?

    Slammed is a state of mind
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