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  1. The USSC show, the day after.

    Well, I made it the USSC show on Friday. This is all my opinion, and if you went, lets hear what you thought. I made it to both of Joe Diaz's classes, Custom lettering effects and create and sell logos. The classes were well thought out, and I liked the open forum environment (if you had a...
  2. Is it too early to talk about the USSC show yet?

    Just wondering. It's a month away, and I am already planning on heading down that Friday. I got an offer from a supplier for free passes into the show (heck yeah, I'll go in on their dime)... So since I'm getting the passes to the show, I'm going to register for the (2) classes that morning...
  3. Butch Anton's Frogjuice Supplier

    I am working on a project, and I was refered to Frog Juice as a clear (over gold leafing)... Is there anywhere on the east coast that carries it?
  4. messed on by the local sign hack... that isn't even in business anymore

    I went to meet with a (hopefully) new customer yesterday, and I've been screwed by the local hack...and the problem is she is out business....priced her self out... She sold this guy a 4 x 8 alum sign, with sign gold ( and some logos) for , get this, $350... He almost choked when I told...
  5. gold leafing...

    Hi guys.... I have a few questions. In my never ending quest to improve, I have thought about learning to be more hands on. One thing that I have never done is gold leafing. I'm not sure where to start. I have looked at the sign craft website and magazines at at books and videos, and...
  6. Not sign related, but... Issue with external card reader.

    Hey, guys. I'm not really sure this is the right place for this post, and if not, Fred, please move it. I just purchased a 16 gb card to use in my Nook, and when I plug it into my card reader, and when open "My Computer", instead of being one drive, it shows up as (4) drives E-H. I have a...
  7. What is the best adhesive for polycarb to polycarb?

    I need to attach some hanging bars to a new face that I'm replacing, and I ordered 3/16" faces, and got a strip of 3/16" to make a hanging bar. What is the best material to bond them together? I'm looking at the weld on 16, but they offer weld on 3 and weld on 4... Just wanted to make sure...
  8. Customer specifying color, and I'm not sure it will work. Paint help

    I have a customer that specified a Sherwin Williams color, and I'm concerned that it won't last. I have a set of 1/4" thick letters that are cut from PVC (Komatex) that will be attached to sheet of .040 brushed alum that was cut into a shape, and mounted to the wall. I'm concerned that the...
  9. Does anyone know this one? Reading

    I have been asked by the local historical society to reletter their caboose. This is the file that they sent, sorry its not any better. Anyone have an idea of what it is? Thanks in advance.
  10. Is this possible? LED back lit pvc letters?

    I have a customer that is looking for some custom letters, and the orginal specs were back lit with brushed alum faces. I had a letter made of brushed alum with pvc backer that I did as a sample for an interior letter job. The customer came back and loved the look, but now they asked if it was...
  11. Where can I get brushed alum channel letters

    Hey, guys. Anyone know where I can get reverse brushed aluminium channel letters with LED lighting? I got a quote from Direct Sign Wholesale, but they don't offer true brushed aluminium, but a "brushed alum paint"...
  12. Vinyl application boxes...

    Hey, guys, What are you guys using for a vinyl application tools box? I have been using a couple of things, and I think I'm about to make another change. Originally, I had a large rolling box, that I picked up from Sherwin Williams, but sometimes that just seems too big and bulky. I just...
  13. Signs2Trade = awsome

    I just ordered 3 banners from them, and every thing was great. Great price, great product, great turnaround time.... My first order, but not my last. :U Rock: Thanks Keith, for a great service.
  14. anyone have some oracal that i can buy?

    I'm in need of some Oracal 751-042 lilac. Fellers doesn't have it, so I'd have to buy a whole roll. I need 24" x 6'. If you have some in stock that i could buy, let me know. Thanks in advance, Mark
  15. Another one for the font gurus.

    Anyone know the attached font? Thanks in advance. Mark
  16. a little font help please

    Hey guys, Does anyone know the font used for the Driftwood? I have looked through my fonts, twice, and I can't seem to come up with it. Thanks in advance, Mark
  17. Any PS3 gamers on here?

    I just got a PS3 for Christmas, and I have started playing Call of Duty MW3, and Black Ops II online. Anyone else on here play online? Wanna link up friends, and play some time?
  18. Joe Diaz. I have a question....

    Joe, actually a couple of questions. I'm watching your webinar, and I'm curious as to when you sit down to create something, do you have a clear idea as to exactly what your going to create, or do you start with a general idea, and just let it transform into what looks good at the time? Your...
  19. how to weld objects in omega?

    Hey guys, quick question on omega...how to weld objects together? I always create my files in Corel, and import into omega, to send to the router, but I created some letters, and when i brought them in, they were not as clean as i wanted, so i just reentered the copy and font, but where they...
  20. Paint storage...

    Hey, guys. How do you guys store your paint to prevent the remainder in the can from skinning over? I have always poked holes all the way around the inner lip so the paint will drain back into the can, and I try to get all the leftover drops cleaned up, but it seems by the time I'm down to...
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