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Ok....so let's pretend it's 1975. There are no plotters, no printers, no CNC routers, and no lasers. You actually had time to sit down to a reasonable breakfast, and you gleaned your morning news from an ink-laden sheet of pulp that landed on your front doorstep hours before sunup. Out in...

Don't you just love it when a customer drops the name of a competitor AND freely shares the lower quote they received? For a $550 job, my competitor will travel a total of 200 miles more in his drive than I will (all said, he's traveling a total of 270 miles round trip). He's already lost money...

It's on the horizon and looming ever nearer...perhaps it's already begun to invade your business model: the democratization of all things creative via the use of almost every imaginable manufacturing device connected to a computer. Print shops were likely some of the first to feel the effects...

I am a lifelong learning-addict and I tend to easily get bored unless I'm moving "forward". I'm not into TV, movies, video games or any of the assorted brain-drainers out there (and I'm not knocking you if you do...but it's just not my kind of thing). I've amassed a fairly extensive business...

I absolutely love this time of year, but today could have changed that forever. My adult son attempted suicide last night, but with God's blessing and power he found the presence of mind to call the suicide hotline, who then directed him to the hospital. I was rattled out of bed with that...

Just checking in to see how many of you have ever utilized a maker space. We've had access to our vocational center's machine shop for the past two years during their evening courses for apprentices. It's against school policy to make "salable" items at the center, but we do a lot of R&D...

Thought you'd never ask. Here's some more info: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/previnylitesociety/the-pre-vinylite-society-journal-sign-painting-art?ref=project_link

Just curious what software people are using for inventory management. I'd also like to track service / maintenance parts for our equipment as well. The most recent post on the topic was from 2015, and that didn't have much information. Thanks, JB

For Sale: SignLab 7 Vinyl This is a stand-alone full version of SignLab 7 Vinyl (cut only); not the watered down version intended to be used with Corel or Adobe. Includes Installer DVD, USB Dongle, Font & Clipart DVD, Installation Manual, User Guide, and Original 3.5 Floppy Disk with License...

Today, I made a Didgeridoo from three vinyl cores, and it really sounds authentic. Anybody have a cold Foster's I could borrow? For the uninitiated:

We are in need of someone who can slit a 24" single roll of TransferRite 6798 into four-inch and six-inch widths. If you know of a vendor that carries this, and can do the slitting, we'd appreciate a referral. Or, if you know of someone who can do the slitting if we have it drop shipped to...

On a totally "off subject" matter, what is the approximate Fahrenheit temperature that a printer (such as the Gerber Edge) uses to transfer the foil to the substrate? We are using a top name thermally receptive 8 mil vinyl for a special masking application that involves a bit of temporary heat...

Found a nearly new one on Craigslist for less than half-price. I stand amazed... JB http://www.varidesk.com/product/standing-desk-pro-plus-36

Still holding on to my New Year's resolution from two years ago and I'm ready to take it to the next level. I do a lot of walking outdoors during the nicer weather but now that winter weather is looming ever near, I want to stay consistent with my daily regimen. I've had my eye on a couple...

Here's the "third stripe" on my papa uniform. My daughter and her husband blessed us this morning with this little guy. His older brothers were born in 2014 and in 2015. That makes one 27 months old, one 15 months old and a newborn...no kidding. We stocked up on a bunch of pink stuff...

This explains it all. Simply reverse the colors for car parts and tool shopping.

After nearly two years of getting my weight under control and consistently improving the physical activity in my schedule, I'm now ready for the next step of the journey: Nutrition Are there any "resident" nutritionists here on the forum who might point me to some of the online resources...

Obviously, the political sign market segment just got a "hole" lot bigger. It's perhaps the most truthful one I've seen thus far... JB

About the size and shape of a VW Beetle. Always a slight bit of challenge when the shape, texture and obstacles dictate the layout (although we have the ability to shape and smooth problematic areas that inhibit the engraving). LHF Jewelo is one of my favorites for its retro appeal...

So I visited the assisted care home where my mom stays, and I walked away with a ton of questions last week. One of mom's new friends is ten years her senior. And at 91 years old, the little gal prances around there like a spring fawn. She even pushes mom (who happens to outweigh her by...