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Hey guys, I need some help. I was contacted by a new member asking for some help. In searching through some old post, they found out that I have an older version of ArtPath (a software to run my older gerber AR router). This member asked if I could send them the a copy of the software, as...

We had a visitor at the house yesterday, and when he came back this morning, I figured I have been adopted... I have always loved animals, and tried raising baby squirrels before, with no luck, so when this little guy showed up, and seemed to be at home, I decided to try to make him at...

I just finished up this project. It is a 2" routed sign made with Sign Foam 4, painted with One Shot. I also fabricated a 3/4" steel framework with studs to mount to the fence section. Here I am painting the letters... And a close up of me...can you see the determination? Here is the...

I have a customer that has asked if I can furnish a mask so that he can sandblast glass mugs. The size is only 3" x 2.5", and my concern is that the logo is too small to work. Is there a special type of mask to use? When I was asked about it, before thinking, I said not a problem...

I just got my new laptop in, and I am working on getting it set up. I am trying to install Corel X5, and it keeps giving me a compatibility errors. Anyone install X5 on win 8? Tips or tricks I need to know about? Thanks in advance, Mark

I need some one to quote a 48" wide translucent cut vinyl in red. The finished length is 13'. I would do it in house, but my customer doesn't want a seam. I could weed and mask it here, I just need it cut. Pm me with any questions. Thanks in advance, Mark

Several months ago, I got the opportunity to purchase a web site domain name, for what I thought was a great deal ($150). I secured hosting at ipage.com for $1.68 per month for the next 3 years. I used xara software to make the site (very powerful program, and as a beginner, a little...

Hey guys... I have been having issues with my laptop. An old Toshiba Satellite, that has been pretty good to me. It has the 17" screen, which I love. I just replaced the top cover because the hinges were shot, and it was easier to replace than just the hinges. I've gone through several...

I just went to look at a sign that I built last year, (yet to be installed because the contractor wanted some electricians to install LED rope lighting). As we are going over the job, I noticed that there was some delamination between the layers. So now I gotta pull it apart, and re...

I am working on a layout, for a rear window of a truck, so it is tall and thin, but not a true rectangle. The top is narrower than the bottom, and the top arc's slightly. So is there a way to add a gradient fill to the background, and make it uniform all the way around? I am currently using...

Hey, guys. I am going to be lettering the inside of some windows, facing out, and I have a question concerning which vinyl to use. I normally use Oracal 751, but can I use 651? The only issue that I can see is the heat from the glass affecting it...I just don't want it to fail. The...

I was sick of looking at my old logo, so I contacted Phillip (Sign Amigo), and asked him to create me a new logo. This will be on all my advertising going forward. I looked through his site, made notes on what I liked, and he sent me a bunch of ideas, and I picked what I liked most. Hats...

I have a friend that hung a couple of banners for a local tire shop, and he said that he can only find banner hangers in 4'. The problem is at the seam in the middle, it is allowing a wrinkle, and the customer is not happy with the appearance. Is there any such thing as a banner...

Hey, Guys. I have a project that I am quoting that consists of (10) 22" x 120" panels in a fascia around a building, and I have a question about butting the panels together. Originally I would have put a panel on the back that will keep them together and avoid any light leaks, but I seem...

I just got a new ( to me ) truck that I should be getting tagged in the next couple of days. After that, I am getting it painted (hopefully within the next month) and I am looking for someone to print a window perf for me. Any merchant members that can do it, please pm me. Also, I am...

Anyone recognize this fuster cluck of a mess? I had a customer that wants me to duplicate it, and I can't match the fonts with anything I have. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Mark

Well, I think it's a scam... Long story short, I am selling a truck for my son on craigslist. I get an email from someone asking if I was the original owner (which in the ad I said that it was a state owned vehicle, in addition to everything that has been done to it)... Then I get an email...

I have come across an elderly sign man that is selling off his shop, and I bought his collection of sign craft mags, and when I was spending some time with him, he mentioned his site. It's a great domain name, and I would like to try to buy it from him. It expires at the end of the month...

I hope this is the correct forum for this....but heregoes. When I started my business years ago, I was working at a sign company, and was asked to get my business license so that I could start “subcontracting”, to avoid my employer in paying more in taxes (yeah, I know the implications and how...

I just got the newest issue of Sign Craft in, and was noticing that a good bit of signs were done with Extira. I did a quick search, and will sit down tonight to read through the posts using it. But my question is what supplier on the east coast carries Extira? How does it compare in...