Texas_Signmaker
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My client thought so too.. It's 3' x 6' ACM. they used 3mm but I was going to go with 080 or 6mm ACM cause the 3mm is bowing. The area regularly has winds 40mph or higher.
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Where to get this square tubing frame
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My client thought so too.. It's 3' x 6' ACM. they used 3mm but I was going to go with 080 or 6mm ACM cause the 3mm is bowing. The area regularly has winds 40mph or higher.
chester215
Just call me Chester.
If all else fails try 80/20 (or Bosch) Alum frame extrusion.
Gino
Premium Subscriber
A sign like that, does not always depend on the needs of the stability or integrity of the posts or installation procedure for the final say.
First concern is a safe and secure installation, but in conjunction with an aesthetically type appearance. If you think 3" is overkill, it will look very odd with 1" for a sign that size. If you use posts too dinky, the sign will look like it has rickets. I think the 3" is fine, but I would dress up the base a little better. Anyway, I would not go any less than 2" and as mentioned, do something other than having a sh!tload of bolts going across top and bottom. If cost is not a problem, you can get post & panel kits just about anywhere these days and they have a much cleaner and better final appearance in the end.
First concern is a safe and secure installation, but in conjunction with an aesthetically type appearance. If you think 3" is overkill, it will look very odd with 1" for a sign that size. If you use posts too dinky, the sign will look like it has rickets. I think the 3" is fine, but I would dress up the base a little better. Anyway, I would not go any less than 2" and as mentioned, do something other than having a sh!tload of bolts going across top and bottom. If cost is not a problem, you can get post & panel kits just about anywhere these days and they have a much cleaner and better final appearance in the end.
run a strip down each side and it wont bow in the middle like that....
Evan Gillette
New Member
Discount steel is always fantastic to work with and I am very fortunate to have them close by me in MN, they have a TX location as well not sure how close they are to you.
https://www.discountsteel.com/locations/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=30
https://www.discountsteel.com/locations/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=30
MikePatterson
Head bathroom cleaner.
I was going to recommend them too. They have a location in Saginaw and sell both Aluminum and steel. They also have a fab shop for those special builds. I use them often and have always had good friendly service.
equippaint
Active Member
You might want to check out 4ever frames.Where could I get a frame like this or at least the square tubing? Is 3" OD
bannertime
Active Member
Have you ever gotten a quote from cnc cut sheets? It was like a 2 week wait for the quote. Is the rest of their custom work like that?
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
80lbs. for steel, 42lbs. for aluminum. It would be just me, 40 sounds good but 80 sounds doable?
Gino
Premium Subscriber
If you go steel, I hope you're gonna powder coat them. Aluminum, you can, too, but don't really have to. Does that weight include the .080 aluminum faces ?? Or will you put the posts up and come back and set the faces in afterwards ?? If you do it all at once, you'd have to brace it so those winds you mentioned earlier don't move them. How will you attach a dead man post to steel or aluminum without having to go back and clean up a mess ??
equippaint
Active Member
80lbs isn't bad but my vote is for aluminum, you can powder coat or paint it just the same.
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Sounds like aluminum should be the winner
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Just a follow up. I went with the aluminum. Metal Supermarkets welded it up. Had to keep the 3" so as to match other signs.
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Lol, I just checked and yes that's how they have it... I looked at pictures of other signs they have and it's like that as well.
equippaint
Active Member
I swear the white text is running down hill. Maybe its my wore out eyes or that railing messing with my head
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Gino said the same thing... All that stuff is dead on level / straight... I think my camera and that ramp are messing with ya'll.
Heck, this photo makes the sign look warped but it's 100% straight up and down. My client was out there the entire time and watched the process... I made sure everything was spot on!
