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Yup happens to everyone. I just had a 25 year customer shop our latest project.He took our sketch to another shop looking for a price. Luckily the other shop was a friend of mine who called me and asked how much I was asking for the job so he could quote it much higher. He tacked on a couple...

Very nice. It's also nice to see posts from people who study their craft and do their homework.

I got the answer You have to buck up and buy the very best that's out there. Then when your customers ask you about longevity You can confidently say you use use the best materials known to mankind

I think the only way you can banned is if you are a Gino or a John

After Christmas. Things are always cheaper then

Got to be careful about what these vendors tell you. Most of these vendors don't have the knowledge or experience to advise. I don't see 30" being eliminated any time soon. Ask him if they sell will still sell 60" Then ask them if they cut rolls Who is the vendor feeding you this BS ?

Holy cow 5'000 people have seen this post.

Looks nice Peav. I believe presentations like that go along way when trying to make a sale. I downloaded blender. Looks sorta like Rhino with a lot more bells and whistles. I have been playing around with Sketchup lately for dimensional work.

Yeah iSign nested in aspire.I do many different hold down methods. If I have to do studs I rout upside down and also rout a drill pattern but I prefer when doing foam to do it face up.It saves a few steps because we don't have to coat the board out put a mask on it and glue it down to a piece of...

Just finished this. Routed sign foam letters glued to acm. We skinned over the old sign face.

Not really sure what you are asking here. But if it is dimensional signs you are talking about they are one of kind customs signs designed and fabricated by sign artists that specialize in this work. If you need help help designing this type of project there are many merchants here you can...

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We use this. It is a torch head cannibalized from a neon crossfire. It runs off propane,oxygen and air and puts out a very hot pinpoint flame. We scrape the machine marks with a razor blade and then one pass with the torch. Turns out looking like glass. You can also scrape with a razor and...

Very nicely said Dan.My feelings exactly. The moment I smell even a hint of me not having total control over the whole project I am not interested and move on. These type of clients are usually weeded out in the initial interview. I will make an exception to my rule for really big big bucks...

The passing of anyone is always sad news. I enjoyed reading his posts and respected his views about signs and the business thereof. RIP Roundman

Look at the bright side If it does not kill you it will make you stronger

Couple of trucks we did this week.Can't post the before's because they would make you vomit.

If want to be a replicator use the above tips and the other suggestions that will roll inn. There is a lot of room for improvement in this truck layout. Why not be the hero and improve it for him. Might turn out to be fun and a stepping stone.

Wish I could keep my shop that neat.

Very Nice Craig ! It is refreshing to see this kind of work posted here. It is work like this that inspired me 30 years ago to become a sign painter. Thanks for the eye candy