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  1. SignGold vs RealGold

    I have a job to do that specs Large Engine Turn SignGold but it's out of stock everywhere that I've tried and at least 4 weeks out from the manufacturer. I'm going to look at RealGold. For those who've used it, does t look the same? Could I use the SignGold I have in stock on one door and...
  2. Throwback Thursday

    This was a first year student project I did while at Butera Sign School in 1974 Woodstock refers to the town in CT where I had lived before going to Boston. Done with poster paints on card stock
  3. Western/Sports Font

    Crummy sample, found some similar but not an exact, Any ideas?
  4. Contour Cut Window Perf

    I have a client who wants some contour cut window perf logos & lettering for the side rear windows of a big SUV. I have only done perf as panels that cover the whole area. Will these be OK? Thanks
  5. Speaking of permits…

    https://futurism.com/the-byte/cops-twitter-sign-x
  6. Core sawing

    I have a single side 4x8 sign to install on top of a concrete wall that is capped with bluestone. I want to sink 2"x2" square aluminum tubes for support behind it. Never used a core saw, but can rent one from the local tool place. Just wondering if anyone has any experience/tips. For instance is...
  7. Vinyl for raw wood outside

    I have a food truck that has some wood tables they put out when they are doing events. It's smooth but raw,no varnish or poly. First- I was thinking of using a sidewalk vinyl, does that make sense? Second- If I do use it, will it shred the wood if it is removed? Thanks
  8. Business Names with no meaning

    There was a thread on here not long ago about a logo design in which the name and logo gave no clue what the business was about. It’s a trend I’ve noticed for a while. Maybe it started with the web, when a weird catchy name was more important that informing. Just this week I saw a new gun shop...
  9. Vinyl and Hot Surfaces

    How much heat can a laminated digital print handle? How much heat can cut vinyl handle? I have a client who want signs on some metal hoppers that can reach 200 degrees. The signs would be vinyl on thin aluminum
  10. Curved Carved HDU

    Quoting a 4'x8' carved HDU sign and it has to be curved to mount on curved fence on top of a curved wall. I did a smaller one years ago on a curved stone wall. Carved a 1" thick panel. Mounted a blank 1" HDU panel to the wall first, then screwed and glued the carved panel to it, bending as it...
  11. Which Garamond?

    Been trying to track this down but can't find it with the numeral style shown here Any ideas? thanks
  12. Post & Panel frame system

    Got a bid for a 5'x10'post & panel sign with frame. The spec calls for the frame & posts to be powder coated. The vendors I've used offer paint but not powder coating. I can buy them mill finish and have them powder coated locally but I was wondering if there is a manufacturer offering that...
  13. High End ADA

    I have a bid for ADA signs for a multi building apartment complex. I've done several for this client before but they have a new architect and the spec for the ADA signs has changed. They are now multi layer acrylic, one layer of non glare back painted a custom color, another layer of black, and...
  14. Football Sideline Signs

    Anyone know a wholesaler for something like the attached pic? 3'x8' Foam A frames with banner covers. It's the foam that's new to me, seen them with pvc tube frames, and pop ups but not faom Thanks
  15. Direct print on Kraft Gatorboard

    Can 1" thick kraft face gator board be flat bed printed? THanks
  16. Arlon discontinuing 15"

    Just discovered Arlon dropped 15" punched material. We used a lot with our Edge. Their gold metallic was especially nice, brighter than 3M. It sucks when you spend 20+ years with a product, build repeat business with it and it gets dumped. Not the first time and won't be the last but its a PITA...
  17. Simple sans serif.....

    or so I thought. None of the identifiers came up with this one. Thanks to anyone who can help
  18. MDO alternative

    I was thinking about the thread asking about finishing MDO and the general consensus was to use something else. For square/rectangle shapes there are lots of alternatives, but when a sign has to have a custom shape it's not as easy. The problem I have is that for larger signs, ACM is too thin...
  19. Today's headache

    Another that I swore I knew and had...but no luck. Identifiers aren't working with it. Any ideas? thanks & Merry Christmas
  20. Looks like a font

    Does anyone recognize this? I think it's a font but so far no luck Thanks
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