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  1. Laminator Issues

    the Kala Mistral 1650 65" Laminator is supposed to be an auto tracking / correcting laminator.. At least that is what I was told when at a trade show
  2. Outsourcing Work When Crazy Busy?

    there are several Merchant Members here that do this type of work https://signs101.com/resources/categories/merchant-members.1/ NOTE: this list is not up to date, as such look for the names that are GREEN AND BOLD example https://signs101.com/members/merritt-big-color.3594/
  3. Cap Tops for Roland SP-540V

    VanderJ is a MM here and sells Roland parts.
  4. Birds Nests

    it is serious, even heard of the Bird flu? Also called: H5N1, avian influenza Strains of the influenza virus that primarily infect birds, but can also infect humans.
  5. Birds Nests

    gloves, a good respirator, full coverage glasses, long sleeve shirt. also, try to be aware of the wind direction doesn't blow back on you doesn't blow onto someone before you or their vehicle
  6. Need a supplier for ceiling sign system

    Howard Industries or Landmark Sign Ltd would be my first guess
  7. Press Operators, how much do you pay them?

    exactly. the location plays a MAJOR factor in the rate, cost of living here is low example, a 2 Bed / 2 Bath, 1089 SF rent house including appliances, with a fenced yard and garage is $525 per month the experience also plays a factor.
  8. Press Operators, how much do you pay them?

    Are you asking because you are the employer and want to keep a good employee or are you the employee who feels is being underpaid we pay $15.23 hr.
  9. How Do You Find Out What Your Area Competitors Are Charging?

    you can try "ghosting" and/or have random people call
  10. How does one transport large 60" graphics? Any bags out there?

    even if you get a sports or equipment bag big enough and durable enough, that is going to be 200 PLUS pounds. Are you strong enough to carry it and navigate the stairs/commuters? I would look at a 3 position Hand Cart...
  11. Any tricks for Cutting large format graphic edges by hand?

    a good SHARP knife, a true straight edge and a table that is VERY FLAT with those points, it is fast and easy. yesterday cut down 120' of panels in a little over 1 hour
  12. Estimates, Taxes, QBooks

    Exactly, the tax rate is dictated by the town the office is located in. Example: you live in 123, travel to ABC and install a pole sign. the tax rate for this job is dictated by town 123. if you have multiple offices, the rate of the office doing the work is used.
  13. Really, really OLD vinyl removal product/technique recommendations

    other options clothe/wallpaper steamer high heat pressure washer
  14. New neighbors are high end residential. Best marketing angle?

    do a mailer for your area. if you are wanting the higher end, showcase this type of work. also, wrap your vehicle
  15. Silly Question ... Spray Bottles

    we found these to hold up the best, beenusing the same bottles for about 5 years. https://www.chemicalguys.com/Dilution_Bottle_and_Heavy_Duty_Sprayer_3_Pack_p/acc138.htm rapid tac rapid remover 99% isopropyl alcohol and they are still spraying great
  16. Where can I get business cards printed.

    besides the aforementioned http://www.zooprinting.com/ is another source
  17. What do you prefer?

    since EBSCO stopped serving smaller shops. we were suggested to look at http://vantageled.com/, haven't placed an order so can't speak to a direct experience
  18. Paneling help needed

    paneling is easy once you find the method that works for your shop for us, we use the following make sure your substrate is the same size trim as needed in the design program, place VERY SMALL AND FAINT registration marks in the 4 corners at the same size of the substrate panels Doing this...
  19. BELLEVUE BQ

    https://www.whatfontis.com/Bellevue-BQ.font
  20. Question Holographic Lamination or vinyl?

    Thanks for the input. Will look into the options listed
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