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You'll find that everyone has their own opinion about brand, manufacturer, etc. All I'll say is that you get what you pay for when it comes to equipment and materials. So, stick with the stuff that you can easily buy and get support for. Good luck and welcome aboard. Checkers

Actually, Judging by the recent reviews on a couple of websites, it would appear that McAfee is getting better again. I dumped them several years ago after they upgraded their software and wouldn't honor their "lifetime" support of virus definitions. When that happened, their sofware wasn't...

LOL Flame, You don't actually beleive that McAfee or Norton actually is good software do you?!?!?! Checkers

Cool Al! But, I'm not going to congratulate you yet. Let me know when you have the signed contract and then we'll celebrate :) Checkers

Generally speaking, I would go with 2 to 3 layers or colors of vinyl, 4 would be the max. With the cost of digital printing being what it is now, any more layers would be a waste of time and money. Most of the time, it would be cheaper (and more profitable) to print designs and install them...

I've sewn a few banners and Cadmn is pointing you in the right direction. The double needle that sews a "lock stitch" is better than a chain stitch, which can pull out. Also, look for one that has a modified foot that will fold over the hem for you. Here's a link...

Oh Gawd, not another one. There goes the neighborhood! Welcome Al ;)

I hate rivets! Rivets suck, but they're a necessary evil that we all will encounter sooner or later. As it's been mentioned, applying vinyl over rivets is best done dry. Once the graphic is down, using a heat gun or torch, along with a rivet brush or squeegee to dress the rivets will insure a...

It looks like times condensed to me. Checkers

Good luck there Gino! IMHO, your best bet is to try to find an old system that still has the same hardware and software set up and do a live demo. No questions asked, the internet transfers information a lot faster now. But, from what I recall, the limit back then was the data connection on the...

Hiya Josh, PioneerSupply.com is the big one by you. I think TrimUSA.com is out that way too. I'm sure there are others, just google and see what you come up with. Checkers

Hey KPC, It isn't easily acomplished with a couple of mouse clicks in Corel but it can be done. you basically have to make two copies of the design. One copy is welded and used as the cut line. The other copy is where you need to add an outline, contour or "bleed" to the letters. After they're...

Try creating a new file, then importing it using the PS, PRN, EPS filter. It worked for me. Checkers

Got it and use the PS, prn, eps filter instead of the regular EPS filter. Checkers

I can't get the link to work. What filter are you using to import the file? You may need to use the PS filter or, perhaps the file is too new for corel 12. Checkers

Hi again Punisher, Tell us a little more about yourself. Do you have a design background? What about your mechanical ability, are you good with your hands? If you have a fair amount of design skill and the ability to apply the graphics, I would entertain the investment. However, think about...

Welcome Punisher. Please follow Jill's advice, you'll thank her for it later. Even though I've been in the business for nearly 15 years and been printing for the last 8, I recently ventured out on my own and I still won't invest into digital printing. Taking on "print and cut" without any...

Hiya Storks and welcome aboard. I would suggest that you follow Geary or Jill's advice and go with painted plywood or MDO. Beyond that, you may want to inquire with a local sign shop to build them for you. This way you can focus on growing your business and the sign maker can make you a great...

Yep Mark, you are correct. But, imho, it's personal preference. As much as I like Corel, I have to admit that Adobe products are considered the standard that is used by most job shops. So, building your design in Photoshop or Illustrator will give you the least amount of potential headaches when...

I knew it as a Gerber font. But you can buy it here... http://www.fonts.com/FindFonts/detail.htm?pid=203858 assuming it's the right one. :) Checkers