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  1. Question Ear Damage from Printers

    Put in some ear plugs and get back to work.
  2. Did I just buy a giant paperweight? Roland SP-300i

    I have always found that new cost less than used.
  3. Rant 2-sided printing

    Why not print 2 one sided and glue em together. You might cry less
  4. Discussion How do you handle this type of deal?

    Bartering does not usually work out. One or the other feels like they did not get a good deal. I always suggest this when it comes up. You pay me what I want for the signs and I'll pay you for what you have to offer.
  5. Chromatic Clear Flattening Paste

    Would not worry about how long the clearshield will last because you are using one shot which won't last very long anyway. Do what Bill said.
  6. Chromatic Clear Flattening Paste

    Spray it with clearshield matt. You will be very happy.
  7. Need Help Cutting tabs on aluminum

    rueoff notcher https://www.conklinmetal.com/product/ruoff-edge-notcher/
  8. Stress

    I am rarely stressed but when it does creep in I just drink vodka. Not much and very responsibly. Works for me.
  9. How do I get back into the Sign Community

    Just jump in and do it. Make signs, practice making signs, draw signs, sell signs. Live and breathe signs.
  10. Suggestions Sign Boxes / Cabinets

    Sign comp extrusion will give you a no visible fasteners cabinet.
  11. Repainting large logo murals on exterior concrete walls - first time- help!

    Those signs look ok as they are. Tell em to spend there money on something else you can offer them.
  12. WIND LOAD CALCULATION FOR CHANNEL LETTERS

    If it's a permit your want to get. Give them an engineers drawing that shows the fastening, snow loads, wind loads, dimensions, renderings etc. You probably also need a contractors license and electrical seal. None of this is hard. PIA in the beginning but gets easier the more you do. It's a...
  13. Cutting customer supplied vinyl price

    Would you go to a restaurant with your own food and ask them to prepare a meal for you?
  14. Need Help Acceptable Clear spray coat over UV inks

    Yup clear shield. Great stuff. Been using it for years. I like the the matte finish. I call it magic juice. It's great for covering imperfections. Got a paint job that's not perfect. Roll on some clear shield and your good to go. It's pricey but worth it.
  15. Sticker Calculator?

    How about figure out what each sticker weighs and sell the stuff by the pound. Would be a lot easier to calculate your pricing
  16. removing grommets

    Make a new banner. It will be cheaper. At least in my world.
  17. News Warning for everybody in this forum

    So that really good deal from Abdula did not turn out so good. Sorry to hear that.
  18. increase in aluminum?

    Aluminum prices are always up and down week to week. Just like Gold. Here the latest stats. https://ycharts.com/indicators/aluminum_price And if your really curious https://www.aluminiumleader.com/economics/how_aluminium_market_works/
  19. What was the smallest change you made in your business that had the biggest impact?

    Learning how to recognize and say No to work that doesn't make money.
  20. Formed Lettering but the customer wants it glued instead of drilled

    You could have the studs to line up with the mortar lines. If your worried what the wall looks like with small stud holes after the sign comes down just think what it's going to look like with all the glue to clean up.
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