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  1. Suggestions best tool to install u post (sign post) in the ground

    I'm looking for a tool to install U post (sign post) in the ground. I currently have a post driver like the one in the picture bellow but I have a hard time when there is debris or rock in the ground. I try to suggest concrete block to my customers since they are easy to find locally, but many...
  2. Does anyone run a flatbed printer from home based business?

    So I'm looking to buy or built another house. I want to built my shop on the same land and I'm planing to buy a flatbed and CNC in the future. I know I will have to check with the city to know if I can do this, but I was wondering if anyone have ''larger'' shop running machine like flatbed...
  3. Best premask for 3M dusted crystal

    Hi, I would like to know if the 3M premask scps-53 is the absolute best for the 3M dusted crystal film. I don't care for the price. I just want to make sure to have the best premask for this product. Thank you.
  4. second surface print acrylic installation

    I have a customer that require a 4ftX4ft acrylic that is 1/2in thick with a second surface print (clear print with white vinyl on the back) to be installed on a wall without standoff. He want something invisible. Can I just use VHB tape? Do we will see the tape through the vinyl/print? What are...
  5. Suggestions Roll-up door with logo for a reception wall

    I've got a customer that is asking me to make dark rusted roll-up door with a logo for the reception wall. I'm not sure where to start. The colors are the same as the picture bellow. Size needed is 7ftX7ft.
  6. how to roll premasked frosted vinyl

    So I have an upcoming job that will require 300 linear feet of 3m dusted vinyl (48in roll) with the SCPS-53X premask. The biggest piece will be 4ftX8ft. I've had problem in the pass with the premask tunneling from the part that have no vinyl and not stick very well to the liner directly. My...
  7. overlapping print on transparent vinyl

    I got this job that will require to print an image on transparent vinyl without white ink. The effect is to have a ''transparent'' image. My concern is the windows are 7ft large X 8ft high, so I need to put a seem in the middle. How do I manage this?
  8. Need Help What a trotec speedy 300 60w worth?

    I've got an opportunity to buy a trotec speedy 300 60w that is around 3 years old. Since I've never operate or own a laser, I was wondering what it could worth to see if his pricing is good. He is also selling his business. It was a part time job and I would consider to get his customer. He is...
  9. Yellow and Orange fluo foils for edge

    Is there any manufacturer that make yellow and orange fluorescent foils for a gerber edge II? The oem GCX--604 (orange) would be good, but I'm looking for a yellow too.
  10. Silicone recommendation for dimensional letters with stud/spacer

    What brand or type of silicone do you use for dimensional letters with stud and spacers on drywall? I use lexel + tape if they are directly on the wall. 95% of my installation are indoor. I don't do lot of it, so I would prefer something in a squeeze tube. Thank you.
  11. Suggestions printable frosted vinyl that we will see on both sides

    So I need suggestions for a material. Right now, I'm using GlassAdhere frost for printing that we can see both side. It's a great product, but I need something with real adhesive like regular frosted vinyl because it is too easy for people to remove the material. So I need a printable frosted...
  12. Frosted colors film suppliers

    Hi I'm looking for a frosted colors film supplier. Ideally in Canada. I'm looking for orange frosted film. Thanks.
  13. Suggestions one-way mirror film

    Hi, I'm looking for a one-way mirror film distributor in Canada. Or at least a manufacturer I could ask for a dealer reference. Thanks.
  14. HP L260 and Drytac reveal 7mil compatibility

    So I have an HP 260 and just tried the Drytac reveal 7mil backlit film. From the spec, it's compatible with latex and UV ink. With my other film, I use the generic backlit film. With the Drytac, I had adjust the heat from 90 celcius to 110 celcius and the ink is still wet on heavy coverage. The...
  15. 3M and Avery swatch for illustrator

    I have a swatch that I use in illustrator for oracal vinyl. I've tried to find something similar for 3M and Avery without success. Does anyone have one? Thanks.
  16. SUV that can haul a 4x8

    So right now I'm using a gmc savana to carry my stuff. The truck is getting old and I'm looking for a change. I was wondering what kind of SUV could fit a 4x8 and tow a 3500lbs trailer? I don't want a minivan because I want a 4x4 or awd vehicle. I've tried to google it, but I did not found...
  17. machine to cut long coroplast and acm

    Hi, I don't know if it exist. I'm looking for a guillotine type cutter the electronic type like in the print industry (see picture). The difference is I would like to be around 100in long and be able to cut coroplast and ACM (3mm). Is there such machine anywhere?
  18. trotec laser vs bodor laser

    So I'm doing my homework to eventually buy a laser. Since I never operate one, I don't know much about it. There is a considerable price difference between a trotec laser (big brand) and bodor laser (chinese brand) for similar specs on paper. I've asked to trotec what is the difference and other...
  19. Summa D160R usb connection problem

    For some time now I have a connexion problem with my summa D160R. It's connected via USB since there is not an ethernet port on this model. When it's connected to my PC and cutting via winplot, I lost the connection after every job. I need to unplug the usb and reboot the cutter. If I connect it...
  20. weird bubbles with phototex

    We installed a mural using phototex and for some reason there are weird bubbles that appeared 3 weeks later. I've went to this customer office 4 days after the install and the bubbles were not there. Its just appeared 3 weeks later. If I squeegee down the bubbles it stay flat for a while, but...
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