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  1. Magnetic Menu Board

    Are the magnetic menu boards OK for outdoor drive thru application?
  2. Sign Writer expanding into Vinyl - Connecticut- Lot's to learn ! Plotter advice

    I started out as a commercial artist and fell into a awesome Signpainter job and worked w/Journeyman for 15 years who taught me how to make a saleable product--Signs. Started my own business in 1994 and still going. Beats the hell out of working! If you enjoy what your doing you will never work...
  3. Shirt guy turning in to sign and wrap guy too

    Some good humor here, --Love the emoji eating popcorn.
  4. Question gluing sintra to a wooden frame

    Why not use a screw with cap? If done tastefully, I find my customers accept them w/o complaint.
  5. What is best circular sawblade for cutting .080 Aluminum 4x8 sheets in vertical panel saw?

    I have been buying a good quality circular saw blade for about $90 with about 80 carbide teeth to cut 2 sided white .080 Aluminum 4x8 sheets in our Safety Speedcut vertical panel saw. I get about 12 good cuts before it dulls. Any suggsetions for best blade, tooth type and quantity?
  6. Gerber 4B

    Ahh Yes, --- the good old days when good sables & quills meant everything! Not everyone could swing a brush.
  7. First Signcraft magazine

    I apprenticed as a Signpainter and used a brush for 15 years. Love that magazine, subscribed for years and still have some of them. Ahh the good old days!
  8. Oracal 751 black problems

    Have found Avery can be hard to get.
  9. Oracal 751 black problems

    R&J Signs, 4931 Daggett Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 https://rjsign.com/CUT-VINYL/CAST-HP-CUT-FILMS/2100-SERIES-BY-ARLON.html
  10. Oracal 751 black problems

    Switch to another brand. We do not use Oracal 751 anymore. It is a value priced HP that has caused warranty issues at about 5+ years and is a nightmare to remove. We have a lot of long term customers that expect their graphics to last 10 years. Arlon 2100 HP with 10 year+ durability has proven...
  11. Gerber Fastrack 650 Pinch Wheels

    Need 1, Does anyone have one laying around? Or an equivalent.
  12. UPS vs. FedEx?

    Priority Mail is doing better after pandemic for low level jobs. If you need it their ABSOLUTLEY POSITIVELY then use Fedex and pay for it.
  13. Installation rate vs man hours

    Elwood, I agree with your rates.
  14. Cutting ACM

    Have a 52" Tennsmith stomp shear that is awesome for 3m ACM and sheet aluminum. Panel saw cut & file where we can't use that.
  15. vinyl residue remover

    Kate Phillips, Do you mind sharing the recipe for that House Blend? I have recently resorted to a soaked Bounty towel Lacquer Thinner application, than immediately spraying w/Rapid Remover, and than wait a minute or two, scrape with an econo squeegee, Repeat... Be sure to wear protective gloves...
  16. Applying Vinyl Graphics to vehicles w/Ceramic Coating on Paint

    What is the best cleaner for vehicles w/aftermarket ceramic coating applied? We used soapy water and 70% isopropyl alcohol to clean the surface and could not get the masking tape to hold in place to mount graphic. Reverted to gorilla tape which held it in place. The Avery Wrap vinyl barely...
  17. Question What is a good company to outsource custom ADA sign?

    Venus Architectural does a good job for us.
  18. Turn around time..

    When I went into business in 1994 I asked and old family friend and long time successful car repair business owner for advice. He said with a laugh "Take care of your last customer first and you will always have business." ---If I can't do what they need, or as fast as they need, I try to...
  19. Is it safe to come out yet?

    I live rural. Polling place is a church in the middle of a cornfield. 5 voting stations, 3 voters. No waiting---I love it!
  20. Should we call the location service?

    Move the sign over 2' past locates.
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