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  1. Laser Engraving Rain Boot?

    We are looking to customize some shrimp boots with a relatively small logo -- 3" x 4" We have tried applying vinyl and screen printing and neither have stuck. We are thinking our next step is laser engraving the rubber. Does anyone have experience or advice on this? We are open to other methods...
  2. HDU questions for a hanging sign

    Hello Signs 101, We are looking to create a routed and painted HDU sign. The desired width is 2". The route we have gone to create panels in the past is to route two 1" panels and glue them together with threaded studs embedded. We are wondering if there is an easier way to get the same effect...
  3. Is 1/2" acrylic an appropriate to use for a sign panel?

    Hello Signs 101, We are trying out different materials for signs panels to find the most reliable & weather resistant. Is 1/2" acrylic appropriate to use as a sign panel? What types of hardware are the best to hang it with? Does it bow or crack with sun exposure? Any confirmation or suggestions...
  4. 3m ij35c peeling off. interior latex paint. what to do?

    Hello. INstalled a 4' x 8' print on a wall. It started peeling off two weeks after. The surface was cleaned with alcohol. What should we do? Should we try 111 Adhesion Promoter?
  5. What kind of flex neon is used in this sign?

    Hello. I'm interested in working with flex neon. What products and suppliers would you recommend? Thank you.
  6. Backlit fabric wall 20ft x 8ft

    Hello. What would be the best place to order a frame and a full-color print on fabric for a backlit led wall 20ft x 8ft? We will need two. Thank you.
  7. Dimensional bent steel, 1/8" x 3/4", powder coated

    Hello. Got invited to bid on this job for a local architect company. Gemini can't do that. They say they can only do cast with 1/4" minimum where I need 1/8"
  8. Installer needed Arlington, TX

    Hello. We have a client in Arlington, TX. We need a sign installed for them. We can produce the sign and ship it to you or you can produce and install it. Thank you.
  9. Routing Ultraboard foam speeds and feeds smooth edge

    Hello. I was in a grocery store and noticed that nice sign with a smooth edge (yellow, image attached). I assume it's ultraboard. We can not achieve that. What bit and what speeds and feeds do you use? Ultraboard website says: Onsrud bit # 52-564 (2 flute, upcut, 1/4", 2-1/4", 1/4" feed rate...
  10. Mounting ACM panels (dibond) to an uneven wall

    Hello. We are installing some 3mm ACM 24" x 24" panels to a wall. We use VHB 4950 and Lexel and it "slides". The wall is not even. We tried to put 2 and even 3 layers of double-sided tape to level it. The client doesn't want us to drill the wall. Is there a fast curing adhesive we should try?
  11. Banner hardware

    Hello forum. We visited Pensacola, Florida a couple of weeks ago and I noticed a nice way to mount banners. Do you know where I can order that type of hardware? Thank you.
  12. Gym Mat Graphics: material? application?

    Hello Forum. We are invited to bid on a job for a school. They want us to apply their logo (two colors) on one of their padded gym walls (not floors). What material would you use? Thank you.
  13. Oval embassy emblem sign blank

    Hello forum. We are looking for a blank oval sign like on the attached image. It's ~24" x 20" and has some depth in it. Maybe 4". Where can we order one of these?
  14. Church sign cabinet with letter track

    Hello. We are looking for a supplier for a cabinet sign with the letter track. It should have a lid and a lock. Thank you.
  15. Acceptance certificate template

    Hello, forum. Would you share your Acceptance certificate template, please? We've had enough clients who would change their mind after receiving a job. So the certificate should protect us from doing a job twice. The most recent cases are: A zip tie that was holding a banner failed after 3...
  16. Y axis off 1% Gerber Sabre 404

    Hello. Our router has a little problem. Everything on the Y-axis ends up being 1% bigger. Switched the motors, main board, driver board. Nothing helped. We bought the machine used and it had relatively new Y-axis lead screw. What should we do? The gerber tech support gave up on this one. Thank...
  17. How would you fabricate a sign bracket like this one?

    Hello, forum. How would you build a bracket like in the attached file? Tube or angle? We want to use 6mm Max metal for the faces, and glue them to the bracket. For the plate we would use 1/4" aluminum. How do you usually fabricate brackets like that? Thank you,
  18. Hanging blade sign bracket? How do you hang aluminum blade signs?

    Hello. A couple years ago we produced and installed an aluminum sign. 0.060 white aluminum and vinyl. The top 2 inches of the panel was bent 180 degrees to make it stronger, drilled two holes, put two quick links in it and hung on the existing bracket. Now they want to renew the sign. There are...
  19. Neon Signs Masterclass

    Hello. I'm interested in learning the basics of making neon signs. Willing to travel for a masterclass. Can you recommend an experienced neon sign maker who would be glad to share the knowledge for a reward? I heard about Morgan in Chicago, but can't find his contact information. Thank you.
  20. Contract template

    Hello. We got a job to paint a wall mural for a school. They want a contract. Usually, we email our clients an estimate, they approve it, we send them an invoice, collect 50% deposit, complete the order, collect 50% balance. Can anybody share a standard, simple, easy, primitive contract...
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