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Hey guys, I own a sticker company in Sydney, Australia and I'm currently managing our adwords campaign myself. I'm looking for someone who might also own a sticker company in different country (or sign shop / printing business), that may be interested in helping each other by exchanging ideas...

Hi everyone. Thanks for the tips, and for the laughs. Following this thread, the conclusions that I have come to include: 1. It is more important to save TIME then it is Material 2. Trying to save or utilise Wastage can sometimes cost you more in time than it is worth 3. Focus on the most...

Just wondering if people on here have looked at reducing their wastage in their sign business, and what they found to be the biggest cause of wastage, or what improvements they made that had the biggest impact on reducing wastage.

Hi Everyone, How does everyone manage their scrap vinyl? Our scrap vinyl just seems to end up in a mess, and I am just seeing if anyone has a way of managing it effectively. If anyone has an ideas, thoughts or photos of your effective setup, it would be much appreciated. Cheers JakeIMG_3468...

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Hi Guys, Just looking for thoughts on the best squeegees for vehicle wraps. As our current squeegees are lasting one or two wraps. Is there a high quality brand that lasts for longer, or where is the best place to grab felt replacements from. Cheers Jake

Hi Guys, Like most digital printers, we are having a lot of problems printing greys. They come out looking green. Has anyone got any tips, tricks or advice for hitting good greys. Cheers Jake

Interested to get peoples thoughts too, as we are looking at getting a Rolls Roller.

Hi Gino, Thanks for the response mate. I enjoy these types of discussions too, because I will learn more listening to what you say, in comparison to someone who just agrees with me. I know I wouldn't have upset you, I just like to have a bit of fun and stir people, and thought I would throw a...

Hi Gino, Sorry to have upset you mate. I still agree overall with what you have said, and I have taken it all on board. My reference to the boat and airline was just an analogy, didnt mean to offend you with it. Maybe I should keep those stories for the Olive section :) When improving...

Hi Bob and Gino, I agree with what you are saying. At the end of the day the $700 and 5 hours time saving by itself is negligible. But if you can find several of these ways to save money and improve efficiency without compromising the product, then it all starts to add up. If you have a tiny...

Thanks for the responses everyone and a lot of good points. Regarding the washers, for me, it is not so much about trying to cheap out. If I believed it compromised the product, I wouldnt do it. The benefits to me are: 1. At 7c a washer, and based on 10,000 washers a years, that is a saving of...

Hi Guys, Just interested to hear everyone's unique and best money saving tips. Doesn't necessarily have to be massive savings, just something. When Eyeleting Corflute, we use to use both the Eyelet and the Rear Washer. Until one day we ran out of washers, and realised that we didnt really need...

Hi Everyone, Just wondering what options are out there in regards to banner finishing machines. We are only a small sign shop, so dont do a lot of banners. We currently have a sewing machine, but wondering if there is a welding machine or something that might be suitable. Any advice would be...

Hi All, Has anyone had any experience getting a Vacuum Molded Illuminated Sign from China? Just looking at possibly getting one for our factory, and wanted to know if anyone has used a reputable supplier. Cheers Jake

Hi Pat! The quote basically states estimated 16hrs engineer costs @$236 per hr & $2058 for carrier costs, as well as $210 of miscellaneous costs. Not sure if Canon are supplying the crate or the carriers are.

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anybody has personally looked after the relocation of their UV flatbed?? We are moving premises very shortly and Canon have quoted us 3 times as much to move our Arizona 360GT as they did 2 years ago for an almost identical relocation! Would prefer to let them handle...

Does anyone have an example of a car care sheet. We are looking at putting one together, we are in the process of putting one together, however just want to get the wording right.

Hi Andy, Do you have a photo or product name for the heavy duty corner rounder you have? Can you use it to radius the corners of Aluminium Composite Panel?

Hi All, I started another thread about efficiency in your sign shop, but I thought I would start another thread dedicated to the best piece of Machinery, Tool or Equipment which you have, that makes life at your sign shop much easier. One piece of equipment which we have had from day one, is a...