smhdesigns
New Member
Just joined the site a few days ago. ALready I have received vast arrays of knowledge and suggestions. I'm glad I found this site and look forward to extending my knowledge of the industry and adding to my arsenal.
Little about myself
36 years old
14+ years in the business
Started out by wiring back lit signs and neon for a company that had contracts with WALMART, PAPA JOHNS, WALGREENS
After working there for several years they went under
I managed to grab a few magazines from the break room before they closed and seen a few articles about vinyl cutting equipment and how to start a sign business.
June of 2000 I took the plunge bought a ANAgraph AE-60E plotter, Dell PC, Cannon Scanner
I later added a heat press for doing apparel (after I discovered I could cut images to be heat pressed with my cutter)
I was in a small town (that being small minded as well) so nothing outstanding was ever needed and my business prospered well.
I never received any type of training or instructions for using my plotter I was completely self taught. With that being said, I"m positive my methods are probably pretty archaic to most on here. I am eager to learn and build upon that knowledge and I take criticism well. I look forward to learning new methods and any advice given is always appreciated. Well enough about me and my boring life. Time is money in the sign industry, so let's get to it.
SIGN ON!!!!!
Little about myself
36 years old
14+ years in the business
Started out by wiring back lit signs and neon for a company that had contracts with WALMART, PAPA JOHNS, WALGREENS
After working there for several years they went under
I managed to grab a few magazines from the break room before they closed and seen a few articles about vinyl cutting equipment and how to start a sign business.
June of 2000 I took the plunge bought a ANAgraph AE-60E plotter, Dell PC, Cannon Scanner
I later added a heat press for doing apparel (after I discovered I could cut images to be heat pressed with my cutter)
I was in a small town (that being small minded as well) so nothing outstanding was ever needed and my business prospered well.
I never received any type of training or instructions for using my plotter I was completely self taught. With that being said, I"m positive my methods are probably pretty archaic to most on here. I am eager to learn and build upon that knowledge and I take criticism well. I look forward to learning new methods and any advice given is always appreciated. Well enough about me and my boring life. Time is money in the sign industry, so let's get to it.
SIGN ON!!!!!
