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  1. Encad 850 new carriage bushes - 'humming'

    those bushings are sintered brass. There are millions of poors in it that allow junk to get into them. The ink is microscopic plastic breads. That junk cakes up and gets sticky. Water based products may get the junk out but it is very slow going. It never really worked. One day I had a carriage...
  2. Encad 850 new carriage bushes - 'humming'

    the rails have ink on them. You cannot see it but it is there in a very thin film. I use a few drops of Rapid Remover on the rails to get that mud off the rails and out of the bushings. I have not replaced a bushing in so long that the spare package of bushings on the shelf have dust on them...
  3. Windows 8 is doomed.

    If you build M$ apps then you know where every one else is spending their time. The fact is that those who were deep in .NET apps are suddenly having to learn a new system. They are back to Square one. That is costing a ton of time for them. That is expensive. Yes? Did you NOT have to...
  4. Windows 8 is doomed.

    Finally some real truth. Maybe???? Windows 8 is doomed. Behind the scenes the software coders developing apps for win 8 a not working on win 8 any more. They are rewriting apps meant to be used with METRO back to win 7. It seems they anticipate M$ will greatly extend win 7 just as they did...
  5. After Market Caterpillar Decals

    If that is the case they have marketing firms that handle all that for them. Their stuff comes in by the case. Did you talk to the marketing agent or was it a floor salesman? And getting desist orders every day too!
  6. high school kids having fun creating music.

    http://youtu.be/WoxErTpt3N4 May 2013.. Please enjoy the tune.
  7. Encad Novajet chip decoder - reseating on PWA board

    yes it is a tight fit. I just do not push the gripper all the way down.
  8. Chemical Polishing

    the problem with flame polishing is that it creates stresses on the polished edge. It will often crack or craze especially if a solvent cleaner such as alcohol is used on the sheet. That is the problem with flame polishing..
  9. It was time to upgrade my cutter but now I am pretty lost ;)

    because student versions do not include the VB modules that are needed to run macro's
  10. How to politely ask for deposit before any work is started?

    its not just a matter of saying,, gimme a deposit.. There is a step by step process leading up to the close.. You use the 4 p's to get there. If you use these steps then your close rate will increase by a huge percentage. Pivot, Profile, Praise, prompt. I have written about this...
  11. What is the first element to cut?

    start with the 5th element. That always works best. But only if you like orange hair,.
  12. win 8.1 coming out. and technet is killed.

    it will hurt developers who do not wish to write Metro Apps. Take away anything that will not support Metro.. That is the game plan.
  13. win 8.1 coming out. and technet is killed.

    Were you a TechNet user? Actually, TechNet users is where a large portion of all the innovation of software came out from. The old adage that 80 % of the change came from 20% of the users was never so clear. The so called advantage of a technet software user over a regular business is...
  14. Need help with a router stepper motor

    ebay has 6 wire steppers all over it.. Study up on 6 wire motors and you will learn some interesting details and very likely find a good substitute for your needs if not the actual part you need.
  15. win 8.1 coming out. and technet is killed.

    However it still carries that monstrosity metro for desktop usage.. Metro is ok on consumer products tablets etc.. for surfing and email while sitting on a sofa.. It will increase battery life and is a no brainer for laptop usage.. However,, Metro is useless on desktops. Desktops are...
  16. What caused this?

    the far right grommet was too tight.It actually cut part way thru the material. All it took was some time and a little stress. Whamo its done.. Floow a line from the far left grommet all the ay across and one will see that the teat started right in line. And the tear follows that same path..
  17. Looking to pay someone for help

    send the file.. let me try.. it looks like it should fit easliy
  18. Looking to pay someone for help

    what do u need done? Powerclip is very easy,, What do you mean tweak?
  19. Do you follow a business guru?

    I feel that is not a valid assessment,,,Dan S or Dan A who are leading members of the trade are schooled puppets? Oh yes, I've heard the duplicitous comments on how those guys are not real sign makers.. Sheesh... what a crock... How about Joe Crumley? So you are saying that all those...
  20. My first credit card charge back! Woo hoo!

    Not every where. Get a legal opinion before worrying about this rule.. However,,, depending on the circumstances. First of all you tell the guy you are taking back the sign and have him sign off on it. Then its ok. Or, if he never signed for it in the first place accepting the sign. It...
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