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  1. The paparazzi won't leave us alone

    I don't no what the big deal is. I'm just an old signpainter/tubebender/post hole digger kind of person http://sloanled.com/press/coverage/2015/05/SignBuilderIllustrated-DesigningWithLight-May2015.pdf
  2. CorelDRAW tutorial

    I am old to Corel and enjoyed that thanks
  3. Recent Stuff

    I had the most fun with the flag we made and installed
  4. Some before and afters

    Yup 60's or 50's Looks like sta tuff with cut out plexi letters.Probably attached with tie wire. We got a few signs like this that we maintain. Almost a shame to junk the Zenith sign but we must do what should and needs to be done
  5. Some before and afters

    Talking about percentages Nice renderings very convincing I enjoy the before and after also. I like taking angled shots so I can play with the perspective tools in Corel. I think the before and after is 90% of a sign project. The vision to see something that's not there,create the new &...
  6. Who sells double sided laminate?

    What's a double sided laminate and what do you use it for ?
  7. Pricing and is oracle 751 necessary

    You charge what it is worth If you are just selling stickers or ink on sheets of vinyl and that's all you have to offer you will end up having to charge what your competition charges for the same kind of work. On the other hand if you can create a masterpiece that's going to brand and make...
  8. Thousands of tiny bubbles in a trailer wrap?

    If a tree falls in a forrest If bubbles are on the sign and you can't see them from 5' away are they really bubbles.
  9. Thousands of tiny bubbles in a trailer wrap?

    I think it's a conspiracy I think it's a conspiracy among the vinyl manufacturers. Seems like there has been a lot of bubble posts going around. Now that you are hooked on vinyl for a living soon you will have to pay extra for the stuff that never bubbles. Don't take my opinion serious. My...
  10. Mounting Acrylic Letters on Vinyl Covered panel?

    Sure it will work like Moze said use the right vhb. Also you could cut the vinyl and weed it in reverse and there is your registration for the letters.
  11. (Manlift) To Buy or Not To Buy

    On a smaller bucket truck like the 28 footers the cable tv people use the insurance is not that much more for us. Maintenance on these smaller booms is not that bad either. Yup they pay for themselves quickly if you are charging properly Been screwed over by sign maintenance guys huh.They...
  12. (Manlift) To Buy or Not To Buy

    Your decision to buy should be based on Your decision should be based on what your particular needs are. Some people buy or have had bucket trucks and it's a burden for them. Some people buy and make small fortunes with it. It's a tool like any other. It's all up to you if you can make it...
  13. I need a slick method of laminating vinyl to aluminum sheet

    A flatbed laminator would be perfect for this. You could do it in wheel chair. If you don't have access to equipment like this then something like Dales big squooger would be my next choice. Might be tough on crutches though. Maybe you can recruit some help. Hope you get off the crutches
  14. Most Used Sign Shop Tools

    your brain will the most used tool
  15. It's not the cover of the Rolling Stone

    It's not the cover of the rolling stone but we will take it This is us page 26 http://issuu.com/signbuilderillustrated/docs/sign_builder_illustrated_may_2015
  16. TEXTUR3D™ Dimensional Logo

    Looks precise. Do you go into convulsions if you look at sign that's not level ?
  17. Just gotta rant...

    I feel your pain but I can smell this kind of customer a mile away and nothing gives me greater pleasure than showing them the door. I avoid this kind of customer and if I have to engage them I politely give them the boot. When I say "NO" to a customer like this this I am freed up to be able...
  18. Treated 4x4 with post sleeves

    Sometimes we send out for powdercoat. Most of the time we paint in house Wow you guys are paying way to much. We pay $131 for a 24' $43 for an 8' It's about $30 for a 3" post It's $25 for an 8' pvc plus $10 for the wood post. Painting aluminum is not complicated. Just ordered some today
  19. One for fun and exercise...

    Nice ! Glad to see your still strokin it.
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