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  1. How do you Mounting Pads to ACM ???

    Good Day Letter Heads!! I have a client who has a 6 ft. x 6 ft. wooden sign that has 12, horizontal 1” x 6” x 6’ cedar boards. They had their Logo (a silhouette of a tree) painted BLACK directly on to the wooden horizontals. Naturally, though the years, the boards absorbed moisture and have...
  2. Need Help Cutting .080 Aluminum - How?

    Hey RouterHeads I am wanting to cut out a few sign blanks using .080 aluminum sheets. I’ve never done this before so I thought I would pass this by those of you who have. So here are my questions… 1. Are there different types of .080 aluminum…meaning, are there “softer/harder” grades? If...
  3. Question What Reflective Vinyls have you used other than High Intensity Prismatic?

    I posted a topic entitled “Cutting 3M – 3939 High Intensity Prismatic Reflective” and received some really good feedback from those who answered my question. Thank you for your input and expertise. I have spoken with my 3M Rep and when I told him I was going to be using a font with thick and...
  4. Question Cutting 3M - 3939 High Intensity Prismatic Reflective ??

    About a year ago, I installed way-finding House Number signs for a subdivision using 24” x 6”, Flat Aluminum Street Name Blanks (Blades) from my supplier. The Blades came covered with 3M White High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting. Using HP Black opaque Vinyl, I simply cut the numbers...
  5. Need Help Importing EPS files from Illustrator

    I am running CorelDraw X3 and have a problem with Importing .EPS files from clients using Illustrator. From Corel’s IMPORT EPS Dialog Box, I choose the Import Option of IMPORT AS EDITABLE CURVES. That is when I get the Error Message. So I have two questions… 1. Is there a workaround...
  6. Question QUESTION for those of you who are running OMEGA 2.5

    If you are running Omega 2.5, what Operating System are you successfully running it on??? Win XP ??? Win 7??? Win 10??? WHAT???? Thanks in Advance Bj
  7. Need Help 2" x 2" Metal "U" Bracket

    Gang, I have a sign that is going to be mounted on a bracket that was designed by a Structural Engineer. The attached image gives you an idea of what it looks like. The Support Bkt is made out of 2" x 2" square steel. Without going into great detail and reading into this, what I need to find...
  8. Need Help Having Problem with Gerber'sArtPath when trying to Panel a job

    So....I have a job that requires my sign to exceed the physical limits of my Gerber 408 router. I am using Gerber's ArtPath software. Attached are a few screen shots of the problem I am having. Picture 01 You can see the Red Panel Line. Because of the error message I am receiving, I...
  9. Question Paneling a Router Job Question

    Today, I will be doing some research on how to panel a 5’ x 5’ sign on my Gerber 408 Router. Naturally, the Gerber Software PANEL's the output into two sections. I have experience with paneling Vinyl on my Gerber Edge. Paneling vinyl allows for an overlap on to each panel. However, logic...
  10. Question Do you still use Redwood?

    I was wondering if any of you still use Redwood in a big way or, do you use it every once-in-awhile…or not at all? I can remember “back in the day” when that was the only substrate I used for my Sandblasted signs. I still have a stack of it left but have not used any for the past several years...
  11. Mr. ”T” (aka Tony Teveris from Gerber Scientific) is RETIRING!!1

    Yes, that's right...Mr. ”T” (aka Tony Teveris from Gerber Scientific) is RETIRING!!! Our good friend and Gerber Guru is retiring this FRIDAY, the 30th!!! Tony has been a valuable resource we have used with all things Gerber. Take a few minutes and send him a personal big Thank You for all...
  12. How would you attach this HDU sign to a Steel Bracket?

    So, I have a client who wants an HDU 4’ x 12’ x 1.5” sign. Yes, the sign will be in two panels. I will be using my CNC router to clean out the background etc. The HDU substrate will weigh just short of 100 lbs and, naturally, will need a main support bracket to hold it between two 6x6 posts...
  13. Looking for PVC T-Rail

    Hi There! I am wanting to build a PVC Post & Rail frame. I have found that there are two types of PVC T-Rail. (see below) One is called ALZAR, the other, I don't know. Does anyone know the name of the other type? I have seen a samples of both and the "mystery" type seems to have thicker...
  14. Gerber Sabre orientation problem

    Hi There! I am having a problem with my 408 router and was wondering if you have come across this problem before. Any direction in helping to solve this would be greatly appreciated. Here are the particulars… 1. I turn on the router at the large black box that has all of the cables...
  15. Need Source for a Layered Substrate (Green/White/Green)

    I have a sample of a substrate that is made of some type of plastic and is layered. The 1st layer is GREEN, the 2nd layer is WHITE, the 3rd layer is GREEN. Both the top and bottom layer is textured...not smooth. The sample is 1/2" thick. There is no label on the sample or supplier info...
  16. "Sharpen Your Edge" promotion from Gerber

    First, let me say that I am NOT, in any way, affiliated with Gerber Scientific. If this promotion is coming to your city, be SURE to take advantage of it!!! This is what I experienced. As the Tech began to set up my Edge, I noticed he had several boxes of parts, gears, plastic hold downs...
  17. Routing TREX

    Have any of you routed the decking material called TREX? I am going to be using a “V” groove bit to carve the clients name into it. Once I have that, I will be painting the incised text. Naturally, using a paint mask on the substrate before carving would greatly speed up the painting...
  18. Have you ever seen something like this?

    Any idea where I can purchase this? Pic A & B are the same thing. The A part connects (mates) to the C part. As you can see, each have screw holes so the pieces can be anchored to a substrate. Part A has TWO cylindrical parts that have Spring-Loaded Ball Bearings in each. Pic C...
  19. It's Mr "T"'s (a.k.a. Tony Teveris) Birthday!!!

    :rock-n-roll: Tony :rock-n-roll: Have a great one!! :U Rock: Barry Signs by Unique
  20. Name that font...Please

    Hi There! Any one know the name of this font and where I can purchase it?? Also, do you think the shadow (on right side of each letter) and the thin outline (on the left of each letter) comes with the font or do you think it was added. Thanks for your help :thankyou: Barry :thankyou:
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