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  1. So, this just "fell off"? Hmmm

    Looks more like someone thought they might be funny and peeled this off then it "fell off"...thoughts? Should say KIEL not IEL
  2. Installation rate vs man hours

    Example...I have a trailer to letter tomorrow. It's a fairly straight forward day project for me and I can do it myself. However, I'm busy now so I have a high school helper coming in here and there. Tomorrow, while I'm cutting the vinyl I have him cleaning the sides, bringing my stuff outside...
  3. Paper Or Plastic?

    I only use plastic for layering or sometimes smaller customer installed.
  4. UPS vs. FedEx?

    UPS seems to be a bit more on-time with deliveries than Fed Ex. A lot of my Fed Ex packages get "stuck" somewhere. On a personal note, I've had the same UPS and FedEx drivers for 3 years. The UPS guy and I always joke around because he delivers to the shop in the afternoon and then to my house...
  5. Installation rate vs man hours

    I calculate per the job if it's something I can do myself and if I want to get it done quicker I hire my helper and pay him by the hour. For jobs that are 2 man jobs I add for the extra labor on top of mine. Some things like removal are per hour. I'm usually slightly higher for vehicle...
  6. Shop Pics

    I was thinking the same thing! LOL
  7. Satin finish on trailer...will this work?

    That was my question - will it stick, and that is exactly the response I was hoping for! Thank you!
  8. Satin finish on trailer...will this work?

    Well, I'm an idiot. I ordered the material before seeing it in person because it was getting shelves put in - never thought to ask if it was glossy like 99.9% of other trailers. I just got back from looking at it...it's got a black satin finish. Here's the material I have... 3M 7125 Scotchcal...
  9. So ready to leave the "city"...

    I eat the same thing every week day. 2 eggs for breakfast and a nice salad for lunch, makes packing food for the day supper easy. Relatively healthy food for supper. Weekends are more fun, we grill out all different things. My teenage son eats a lot of food. He's gotta be almost 230 and strong...
  10. What do you do when a customer takes a phone call in the middle of placing an order?

    Speaking of ranting...I have yet to see the "middle finger" emoji get used, I keep waiting...:roflmao:
  11. Production file release for "mock-ups"

    Hmmm, maybe ask her where she's getting stuck on the website and tell her if it's just a background she should it to you, you can place in the artwork and send it back...for free, because she's such a good customer and you really enjoy working with her because you hate to charge her for the...
  12. Time to wrap it up and find a new profession around here :(

    Is that a mask made of human skin behind the drivers seat?
  13. What do you do when a customer takes a phone call in the middle of placing an order?

    Some people are nice about it and some people are arrogant jerks. Some people apologize and step out side, some people just take the call and don't step aside, they just talk loudly right by the counter. Now that you mention it, it DOES bother me LOL
  14. Production file release for "mock-ups"

    I'm just re-reading this. Did she actually place an order for tshirts or did you just do the design? If she didn't place a shirt order then she's going to take your artwork to Joe Blow down the road. It's pretty standard that most apparel places only charge a small design fee or no fee at all as...
  15. Production file release for "mock-ups"

    I had something similar happen to me. The guy wanted an actual photo of a diesel engine (he sent it to me) incorporated and some fancy lettering, dirt type graphics, etc. It was a real PITA!!! He ordered about 200 items and seemed happy with them. He then told me his name cracked on the front of...
  16. completed job storage

    I have a 4x8 table, when that's full I use the the 2 sitting chairs, then the floor LOL
  17. Time for a new printer

    For someone like me who is on the fence about buying a printer, this is a good thread. I'm a one person shop so it's not like I sit around all day cutting vinyl, I'm not sure speed would be a huge issue for me. BUT, if I were to buy a printer then it would be double the amount of time so that's...
  18. Can't find this font?

    Stuck on this one...
  19. Best way to letter this trailer

    OK, this is what I was expecting to hear. Based on the copy, I should be able to avoid these bars pretty well and I like the tent and drop for the items I can't! Not sure if this is the wave of the future or not. Most of the newer ones don't have any rivets or screws at all so this took me by...
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