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When we poured the floor at our shop we had recently done signs for a pool paint company. They manufactured a two part paint that is really tough. We acid etched the concrete once it cured and applied two coats of pool paint. That was in 1984, the floor stood up till about 2000. Since we've...

We are a small shop. I feel one of the perks I can offer my employees is to be OK with them doing side work. None of them have ever stolen a client that I know of, even if they left and started working on their own or elsewhere. Funny thing is one guy, after his first side job said, " what a...

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I got an error message "can't print cartridge" My printer thinks my light black cart is empty, when I pull it out it's at least half full. Any ideas on a fix. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Frog Juice is a great liquid clear that held up well for us before we got a laminator. It dries quickly. Don’t attempt to brush it. Spray with an HVLP gun. Thin with denatured alcohol.

I'll bet if your boss knew about that job possibility, he may give you a raise. wouldn't hurt to make him aware.

Had a check bounce last week. Client emailed me two days after giving it to us asking if I could hold it for a few days. SORRY, I deposit them electronically the day they come in. Bank charged me $20, that's what I want back.

This is what we use. very effective. https://lagunatools.com/classic/dust-collectors/c-flux-2/

The wind slits lessen the wind load exerted on the structure it's attached to. No slits needed on a mesh banner. Examine the canopy frame, be sure it will support the extra stress exerted by the banner.

The first thing you need to do if you haven't done it already is to have a minimum price for anything you produce. I don't care if it's a 12'x12' sticker or something more involved. There are no loser/PIA jobs if you sell them at your minimum. Think about the time it takes to: Have the...

Build a SignComp series 2 frame. Have your printer print the faces on .063 aluminum. VHB tape the faces to the frame. You'll have no issues like the ones that may arise with .040 aluminum attached to MDO with "some kind of spray adhesive" Make all signs in a way that exposes you to the least...

I would tell them that the new prices are what you need to get for your work to survive and turn a profit. If they can’t accept that then clearly they don’t care about you. Hold your ground.

Next time you get a call for an extended car warranty, press 1 to speak with a representative. When you’re asked what car you would like a warranty on tell them you drive a 1904 Stanley Steamer or a 1934 Duesenberg model J. That usually ends the call. As for loans, I always ask if I have to pay...

If you mount the letters flat on the face, water will collect on the tops of the letters and eventually there will be water drain lines where it runs off. Gemini sells.5” diameter threaded acrylic mounting pads. Cut the letters in reverse, mill out.55” diameter holes.06” deep. Resin Bond the...

We did a bunch of work for a client who referred this kinda stuff as authorized alterations.

I bought a new Mamaki and they gave me $1000 for my old printer’s mother board.

I've got a good client who needs two printed table covers in a hurry 10/14/22 Does anyone know of a vendor?

We use stainless carriage bolts through the face. The round heads look nice when painted the background color don’t try to hide them they look ok and are very solid in HDU

What do the materials cost, add a % mark-up. Charge for design, how long will the project take, be truthful, not optimistic, multiply that time by your hourly rate , add your desired profit. Look at the price you've come up with and the finished product, consider the perceived value, add...

I bought a VIB with 15" plotter, a 750 plotter and various interface boxes fonts etc. last summer, all for $100. :D I have a client that orders 4K 1,5" disks pretty regularly. The sprocket feed is indispensable.