Noob from Wisconsin

[Scratch]

Hi all, just found your forum and am looking to learn some new stuff. I've had a CNC plasma cutting table for about 12 years and a vinyl plotter for about 3 years. Am excited to learn some new ideas on sign making. Thanks for approving me!

 

[Gino]

No thanks, but

 

[garyroy]

Show us a few pics of your CNC cutting.
Anything interesting?

 

[Scratch]

I make a lot of basic single layer signs for private customers like this:


and I also do some layered signs like this all metal one about 3' wide:

 

[Scratch]

But I do the occasional sign for businesses like these:

 

[Scratch]

And I really enjoy making more fun, 3 dimensional pieces like this:

 

[Boudica]

Welcome to the forum. nice work

 

[Gino]

Yeah, some nice stuff there.



Everytime I look at your avatar, I think ya need to add....... 'and sniff'.

 

[Scratch]

Yeah, some nice stuff there.



Everytime I look at your avatar, I think ya need to add....... 'and sniff'.

Thanks!

You're probably not going to believe this but I have a tattoo that says exactly what you're thinking, and it would be visible in my avatar...
Hence the nickname "Scratch" for the past 20 years or so.

 

[Gino]

Well, now I f*ckin' know more than I wanted to know. I just wanted to see the words written on your avatar...... N O T the the story behind the picture....... or under it.

 

[Boudica]

Thanks!

You're probably not going to believe this but I have a tattoo that says exactly what you're thinking, and it would be visible in my avatar...
Hence the nickname "Scratch" for the past 20 years or so.

In your settings, you can change "new member" to & Sniff ... or whatever you want. but "& Sniff" would be funny

 

[Scratch]

Thank the gods, a plasma guy who doesn't put screws through his letter faces. Local guy here hasn't seemed to figure out how to mount anything without throughbolting, same for the waterjet guy. Nothing hurts worse than seeing 1" thick stainless steel cut into letters with holes for studs. Had to keep my trap shut, lest they try to hone in on more of my local work.
Nice stuff!

Yeah, I hate that too. I weld studs or bolts on the back, use adhesives and sometimes even magnets. I'm always looking for new ideas on how to attach layers.

 

[Scratch]

In your settings, you can change "new member" to & Sniff ... or whatever you want. but "& Sniff" would be funny

Good idea! thanks!

 

[garyroy]

Sweet looking products. You're a sign guy with a hefty dash of artist thrown in. Lookin' good.
Thanks for sharing.
BTW, that's that gizmo with the lights and gears and meter on it? An apple corer?

 

[Boudica]

Sweet looking products. You're a sign guy with a hefty dash of artist thrown in. Lookin' good.
Thanks for sharing.
BTW, that's that gizmo with the lights and gears and meter on it? An apple corer?

A steampunk belt sander?

 

[Scratch]

Sweet looking products. You're a sign guy with a hefty dash of artist thrown in. Lookin' good.
Thanks for sharing.
BTW, that's that gizmo with the lights and gears and meter on it? An apple corer?

Yes, it's a steampunk belt sander. I needed a belt sander and always wanted to do "something" in steampunk, so I figured I'd combine the two! One of the more fun projects I've ever done. Best part is, I didn't have to watch a customer pick it up and take it away! It also rotates 90 degrees.

 

[Boudica]

Yes, it's a steampunk belt sander. I needed a belt sander and always wanted to do "something" in steampunk, so I figured I'd combine the two! One of the more fun projects I've ever done. Best part is, I didn't have to watch a customer pick it up and take it away!

Hey, where's my first place
Rating for getting that right?!

 

[Scratch]

Hey, where's my first place
Rating for getting that right?!

Your gift basket is in the mail!

 

[Boudica]

Your gift basket is in the mail!

I hope it's it's not literally a scratch & sniff butt. I meant "post rating" there's more options than the thumb up

 

[The Big Squeegee]

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