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  1. Does anyone recognize this mounting system?

    Looks like parts from a stair rail system got modified and pressed into service. Look up wrought iron balusters and shoes. Shoes/balusters: https://www.stairsupplies.com
  2. Need Help Bubbles

    When applying dry you need to take your time. For small pieces with transfer tape get a small bit of vinyl tacked in place and remove backing. Then while holding the vinyl slightly off the surface squeegee 4 or 5mm at a time and overlap squeegee strokes. A new squeegee with a sharp edge goes...
  3. Question Just wondering..........................

    Now that you mention it. If the client insists I do their bidding. Funny how eating three meals a day, having clothes on my back and roof over my head affects those decisions.;)
  4. Question Why Doesn't Roland Offer the VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8 Color(CcMmYKkRGO) in the US?

    Definitely not a speed demon. Will be interesting to see real world performance.
  5. USB Drives?

    Check into the credit card size USB drives. Huge area for print. We get them in black and print them on the lab's flatbed. https://www.customusb.com/usb-business-cards/
  6. Aluminum Pole Signs, need help

    Will it be within reach? If so you have to think about someone bending it around the pole. Also need to check regs on minimum height to bottom.
  7. Aluminum Pole Signs, need help

    Wind load calc in my area of Wisconsin is based on 30 pounds per square foot. Overbuild the project so you don't have to worry about callbacks.
  8. SP300V Contour Cutting Issue

    I had a contour cut issue a while ago with my 540. Prints looked great but were skewed 10mm or more over a short distance which messed up contour cuts. If I recall correctly replacing the encoder board solved the issue.
  9. Just In Screen vs. Digitally Printed Yard Signs

    FireSprint is great. Ordered yard signs late Thursday afternoon. Order arrived Tuesday afternoon and signs look great. Client was amazed at the quality and speed of delivery. Thanks for making me look good.
  10. Discussion SP540V help... air in Magenta line

    Could be a bad cap top too if you're not using OEM. Can't remember if you can adjust height or not.
  11. Discussion SP540V help... air in Magenta line

    Cap top may not be sealing correctly.
  12. ACM Panel on dump trailer

    Horizontal stringers it is. I have angle iron in the shop. Thanks for the help!
  13. ACM Panel on dump trailer

    Going to attach a 20"x48" 3mm ACM panel to a dump trailer. Uprights on trailer span 42". I can rivet and Lexel to the uprights easy enough. Rivets are 3/16" stock car rivets, 5/8" head. Question is do I need horizontal stringers to rivet/Lexel to? I'm thinking yes, but someone may have a...
  14. Screws in Enamel Paint Can Lids

    Decades ago I helped out a sign painter and he did the same thing. Only he used small soup cans in his kit. Left them open to the air. Always thought it a bit odd, but it worked.
  15. Need Help Roland XC540 has a knock

    On my SP540V it made more of a click. Ending up being the cover over the sponge station. Removed it and the sound disappeared.
  16. Roland cleaning cartridges

    Never thought about that. I appreciate the tip.
  17. A couple more recent hand-lettered projects...

    Wow! Serifs are super crisp. Talent on display right there folks.
  18. Question What's the deal with 60" vinyl?

    I use Arlon 6000XRP with 3220 laminate. 54" kit is just over $900. There is no 60" kit so you need to buy vinyl and laminate separately which comes to $1250.
  19. Affordable VOC air quality monitor?

    Check with your local HVAC company. Many will have a super accurate VOC monitoring device. I'm sure they'd come out for an hourly fee. Note: their monitor will be absolutely accurate as they require a yearly subscription and certification. There are also health and safety consultants that...
  20. Need Help Window perf

    Looks the same after spraying.
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