Our high school ag class has cut a 2-sided sign out of metal with their plasma torch and need a colored "insert" to go in between the panels so it is readable from both sides (the sign is two sheets of metal with letters cut out and then welded to each other back to back with a gap between them) It's an outdoor sign and the slot for the insert is 1/2" - 3/4" thick. What would be the best material to use?
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colored outdoor insert?
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J Hill Designs
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I would say proper thickness sintra/pvc, with proper color vinyl put on it
Since this is for a school, I'm going to assume you want something as cheap as possible. Around here at least, the schools never have loads of disposable money for projects like this.
I'm going to go against the grain and suggest just going with another sheet of metal (or wood or whatever your class has at hand) and paint it. You could even paint the two sides a different color or get someone from the school's art department to get creative with the coloring/design of the insert.
Yes, you can go out and buy something but with schools "low cost" is always important. My wife is a teacher and so I'm often asked to do something on the cheap - usually for free. You could even call a local sign company and see if they have any old sign panels laying around.
I'm going to go against the grain and suggest just going with another sheet of metal (or wood or whatever your class has at hand) and paint it. You could even paint the two sides a different color or get someone from the school's art department to get creative with the coloring/design of the insert.
Yes, you can go out and buy something but with schools "low cost" is always important. My wife is a teacher and so I'm often asked to do something on the cheap - usually for free. You could even call a local sign company and see if they have any old sign panels laying around.
