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  1. Jesse Hill - J Hill Designs- needs your thoughts and prayers

    Here's to a speedy recovery.
  2. Best Printer for Full Print Wraps

    Another tidbit to fan the flames of debate. HP latex and Roland eco-sol at a school. Guess which one runs semester after semester with almost zero maintenance/issues? Hint, it ain't the HP. When I asked I was told the Roland hadn't had a PM done in over a year and a half.
  3. Going crazy trying to print the right BLACK... (Substance material/Moto graphics)

    We run 30-30-30-100 for black. Next step if you haven't tried it is set for either Max Impact or Sign and Display under the Color Management tab in VW.
  4. how big of a difference is cheap ebay laminate roll compared to other laminates?

    I use Kapco calendared laminates and never had issues. You could also check into Instant One media. They're merchant members and folks who've used their products seem to be happy with them. Same goes for BigFish. Lots of options without testing the waters and hacking off clients just to save...
  5. Best Printer for Full Print Wraps

    Something to think about if you are handy. Roland, Mimaki and Mutoh you can buy any part you need and service them yourself. Signs 101 has helped me save a ton of money over the years too. Seems there will never be any aftermarket parts for HP. If you're used to using "tails"(we don't call...
  6. Web vs social

    Time, lots of time, and posting other things besides constantly pushing the business. People need to be compelled to visit because of content.
  7. solid brushed silver material for base of sign

    What about 3M 1080 wrap film over a piece of ACM? They have some nice brushed finishes.
  8. Supplier for LARGE Die-Cut Decal orders??

    Find a label printer that has a laser "die cutter" and ask if they'll just cut the roll stock. Probably limited to white though and not sure about intricate weeding. It's also narrow web.
  9. Web vs social

    All depends on your target market, demographic and sometimes luck. I had over 6000 followers on Twitter and it didn't generate enough income to justify the time invested. Wife developed a dandy website that works 24/7 with a minimal investment in time. We picked up a marina because of it...
  10. GF Etch vinyl when it's on, it's on

    Cool! Thanks for the tip.
  11. Help me decide! Anyone out here with either the Roland RF-640 or EJ-640?

    IIRC certain HP latex printers have some sort of ink collector specifically made for mesh.
  12. GF Etch vinyl when it's on, it's on

    Yup. Absolute evil. Razor would take off the vinyl and barely graze the glue. Then the glue didn't want to come off. 3M adhesive remover, urethane reducer, etc...barely softened it. Maybe the full year outside with a southwest exposure caused the issue. Indoors or out I'm not using it anymore.
  13. a fancy font or something custom?

    Time to call the Vector Doctor.
  14. You can't wrap that challenge

    I'm with player. Will wait patiently for the first Wrap a Bowling Ball contestant though.:Big Laugh
  15. Make any screen a touch screen??

    From their site. Preorder...and we'll get back to you soon. Sure you will. Just like the kickstarter project where the guys partner stole the money and built himself a huge house. IMO you either have product to sell or ya don't. Be great to sell signs like that. Gives us some money...
  16. GF Etch vinyl when it's on, it's on

    Sounds like the 3M dusted crystal I removed from an outdoor installation. Took a couple hours. Nasty. Had one piece of Oracal on the same job and it was off and cleaned up in 15 minutes. Guess what I'm usin' now?
  17. Track Vinyl inventory?

    IRS. It's a part of your carrying costs.
  18. Which included software is better with the Graphtec or Roland?

    If you're concerned with tracking get a Summa. From time to time they have refurbs if cost is an issue. Phil from Summa will post here when he has them or special offers. When cut vinyl was king we'd more often than not load a 50 yard roll then go to dinner. Put on the roll holders, place...
  19. Dream desk...show me yours

    Contact these folks if you want custom: http://www.ctechmanufacturing.com/index.php?MainCategory=Cabinets&SubCategory=Garage__slash__Shop&ProductIDNumber=52 Probably around the same price as the Stanley/Vidmar products. Jim is a stand up guy, and comp eliminator driver. Facilities are about...
  20. Anyone wrapped a motorcycle exhaust? Just muffler, not headers!

    My carbon fiber "Termi's" had 4mil factory decals and they were fine. One of the decals got a scuff from something in the shop so I took both decals off. Note: the "cans" are real carbon fiber and show no signs of heat stress whatsoever.
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