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  1. Question copper metalic foil

    we have a client who wants do her logo in copper foil (correction, I want to do her logo in copper foil, she would prefer I become a coppersmith, for the best possible effect) seriously, though we have a few suppliers and if I wanted a gold leaf effect, it would be easy, but copper? not so much...
  2. Question mutoh mainboard 1638UH

    if i buy a mutoh 1638 uh NO MAIN BOARD can a board from any other similar mutoh models be used after flashing? i can't resist a project machine
  3. Question "hardest" pvc product?

    when i look on harbor, there are about 7 categories for pvc (sintra, komatex, etc) using it for the interior of a van/camper conversion, komatex is too soft & scratches too easily are any of the other pvc products harder & more scratch resistant? another suggestion for a more suitable product...
  4. Question rigid substrate, 8 feet wide

    trying to help out an old friend & good client we need to find (if it exists) a source for a plastic substrate, sintra in a perfect world, that comes 8 ft wide. we need to end up with a 90" square with no seams (for structural integrity). acrylic is a little out of our price range for this...
  5. Question source for free standing sign (or banner) frame

    a good client bought a couple of these, free standing black metal frames approx 3 ft high x 2 ft wide banner material is attached with magnetic strips. see pix below any assistance would be greatly appreciated
  6. Question roland sc545-ex yellow?

    missing quite a bit of yellow in my nozzle check, absolutely repeatable pattern (i am much more of a know-it-all with electronic problems)
  7. Question Something about the Riot makes no sense to me

    in the days before the riot, antifa & blm people said they intended to infiltrate the trump demonstrations, and foment violence lets say it didn't happen. these were all misguided trump supporters who rioted (i don't know, and am unconvinced either way, at this point) the police say they wanted...
  8. i got a new toy & a new project, all in one!

    took advantage of the end of years sale, bought a bobscnc 744 with extension cuts a 4'x8' sheet of substrate. my plan is, print on the roland with registration marks, laminate with the royal sovereign, mount to coro or whatever on one of the daige's (routine so far...) THEN send to flexi...
  9. Question what kind of metal shear should we buy?

    i want to buy a metal sher to cut brass and other metal plate, assuming covid will one dy end, and my. engraving/awards business will begin (no one ever thought of me as a cock-eyed optimist!) we will want to cut down to fairly small sizes (the size on a plate on an award) question: what style...
  10. Question wholesaler for brass plate

    we are FINALLY setting up our engraving and milling equipment, so we can start our engraving & awards part of the business. this is new to me, so i need a wholesale source for 20 gauge brass plate, to be cut on the metal shear once again, we have wandered into an area where i am a complete novice
  11. Question ink line for epson

    we have a epson stylus pro 9880 i would like to change ink lines on on ebay, they all come from china ebay search says line is 3.6mm /2.6mm (OD/ID ?) but my caliper says 2.6 mm OD does anyone have a us source for ink lines & orings? i actually only have 1 severely clogged line, i flushed...
  12. Question gemini letters

    i just signed up to be a reseller for gemini letters (i know i could be asking them, but...) do they offer a co-branded site? in other words, can my clients login to customsignsnj.com for instance, and order? or is there a mechanism to do something like this? 30 years or better as a computer...
  13. what material to make a stencil?

    i promised a good friend i would make a couple stencils, he is striping and marking his parking lot. a tennant's customers are out of control so we want "no parking" and "15 minute parking" stencils & like many things, although i can talk about the topic forever, i have never actually done it...
  14. Question solvent print aqueous banner stock?

    from numerous used equipment purchases, i have many rolls of aqueous banner stock. is it possible to print on this stock with one of my eco solvent rolands?
  15. GO BUY A HUMIDIFIER, TODAY!

    you know, i always try to help when someone posts that they have a dead main board or a network or usb input. that's why i nag about good surge protectors. this is the beginning of heating season, so it is the time of year everyone will be walking across the floor and getting static shocks...
  16. identify my rotary cutter

    about 3 years ago, we got a 60" rotary cutter thrown in when i bought a 44" seal laminator from an art gallery the rubber roller needs to be replaced, but there is no identifying label on the machine only one that says refer to owners manual... any suggestions? the roller only contacts the...
  17. drying rack for paper signs or banners

    we are doing a not that large paper sign order for a good, long time client today, every flat surface in the office and dust free assembly area is covered with signs drying showing i really am not that good at forecasting my needs, i am just starting to consider what sort of drying rack i want...
  18. Question source for awning material

    i have a customer who wants to letter 2 existing older awnings (material looks very similar to scrim banner material) replace material on 1 (big tear at the top) replace or repair 1 that is bent ("kissed" by a tractor trailer, turning a corner) 2 questions: is there a better source for...
  19. Question do we need a police car?

    if i am going to change sign face on a small illuminated "billboard" type sign on a pole approaching a u-turn ramp, do i need to have a police car behind the bucket truck? or can we simply put out a string of orange cones , reflective triangles & have a "flagman" behind us? if yes, typically...
  20. Question where to get glossy roll paper

    we are doing some 24" x 30" printed paper signs & need a source for inexpensive glossy roll paper stock prefer eco solvent printable, but in a pinch it can be aqueous (ultrachrome) i assumed customer was putting them on inside of windows facing out, so matte (which we have tons of) would be fine.
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