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  1. [MA] Experienced vinyl sign fabricator wanted

    "Full" description and application form found here: https://shirtsandsigns.us/careers/, I will also accept DM's to this account as inquiries as well. I'm not great at writing job descriptions, but I'm basically looking for someone with experience and ability to do the following: - Follow shop...
  2. Software for Estimating *only* ???

    Hi Everyone, So I'm looking for a bit of advice. I've already gone through and looked at similar threads on this topic and am not really coming up with a solution for me and my shop. We're a small three-person shop that does screen printed apparel, custom signs, small- & wide-format printing...
  3. Sick of custom work

    Title says it all, I'm sick of dealing with custom work, it's such a PITA. Every job is different and I've tried reigning in the options and putting them on the website but every communication starts with "can you do something like.." and I feel like I'm re-inventing the wheel every day. I...
  4. Bar Epoxy Clearcoat on HDU signs?

    I'm thinking of getting some of the "Bar Epoxy" to experiment with; there are some cool projects using it that I keep seeing on the youtubes. I was wondering if anyone has ever thought to try "clearcoating" an HDU sign with the stuff? Do you think it would work? I know the 2-part epoxies...
  5. Trello plugin that connects to QuickBooks Online?

    Hi Everyone, I'm trying to see if there would be any interest in a Trello plugin that I'm currently developing for our shop. If so I might release it if it seems worth it. The plugin connects Trello to your QuickBooks Online account and allows you to associate customers to cards and assign...
  6. Font ID help

    Hi Guys, I'm having a hard time identifying this font. Font Squirrel's Matcherator, What The Font?!, and Identifont have been no help with this one. Thanks in advance.
  7. How do I reduce tool marks on CNC routed PVC?

    Hi Everyone, I've got a small DIY CNC router that I am fairly new to using. So far I've been cutting Pine boards on it with great results. For what its worth, I'm using Cam-Bam software to create my G-code, and my machine runs with Mach3. I'm getting comfortable with the software and I like...
  8. Experienced Sign Fabricator Wanted [central Ma]

    Shirts and Signs is seeking an experienced sign fabricator to join our small team as we grow through 2017. Proficiency in the following skills is required: 1) Operating CNC plotters & wide format printers 2) Experience with print/lam/cut process 3) Experience measuring and cutting various...
  9. Anyone Use Vinyl On Your (physical) Desktop For Organization?

    Hi Guys, I was thinking about wrapping the top of my office desk as the original surface is old and getting a bit ratty. At first, I was thinking I might use some of the wooden looking architectural film to give it a classy type of look, but now I started wondering if I could use vinyl to...
  10. Changeable Dates on Mesh Banner?

    Hi Everyone, I searched around a little, but couldn't find an answer to my question. Just wondering if anybody has found a decent way to handle annual changing dates on mesh over-the-road banners? My town wants some new banners for elections, and town meetings, each of which are used a couple...
  11. Font ID

    I do a lot of replacement work for a fleet repair company next door, and I usually have decent luck matching up fonts. If I can't ID one sometimes I'll just re-create the specific word needed by hand in Illustrator, but I don't have the luxury of time today. Any help with IDing the following...
  12. Anyone ever build scale models?

    Hi All, Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place, but I was just wondering if any of you have ever built any scale models for your sign jobs? I don't mean just samples, but like scale diaramas like what architect might do. I was considering making some for my showroom and was curious...
  13. Tips for applying 12Mil laminate?

    Hi everyone, I have a client who needs some signs to be a little extra durable without increasing his budget too much so we decided to go with some extra thick 12Mil vinyl. I haven't worked with this stuff before, I usually use 3.4 Mil calendered laminate. So here's my problem: When I...
  14. Surprise installation

    Hi everyone, I'm putting in a street sign for a friend as a surprise for her husbands 50th birthday. Their home is on its own road which is the same as their last name, but it doesn't have a sign yet. My quesrion is this: I had the wife call dig safe and to mark the area, but she wants to...
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