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That looks like it. Thanks!

Anyone have a source for .080 reflective blanks without holes? Seems like they all make them with the pre-punched holes inset 3", which screws up a lot of layouts. Thanks

For designing cut vinyl graphics or edge prints I find Composer works way better than Corel. Especially for things like outlines & shades.

My condolences Arlo. by the way I made a similar mistake with spilled paint and laq thinner, fortunately it wasn't on a new truck ;)

I've had several projects that required one off screens, they ain't cheap but when that's what's speced that's what they get.

Never knew about using CMX, always used .ai or .eps. I hate this keep learning stuff, especially if it means I was doing it the hard way.

I have client that can't install a 12"x18" static without it looking like crap, despite a clear explanation & demonstration.

Definitely need to know if the structure is still capable of handling it. That is really large for a swinging sign. I build swinging signs heavy, you want them to move, but not whip around in the ind.

Looks great

The problem I have seen with any of the currently available repositionable vinyl type materials is they so thin it is difficult not to mess them up in the handling. And they seem to be intended for interior/fathead type use.

Most solutions are ugly and permanent, like track or snap locks. Plus so many people lease they can't touch the truck anyway.

We used some Matthews clear over copper, maybe 20 years ago. The sign still looks fresh. The client washes & waxes it a few times a year.

I put some old HPs on Craigslist, I put $100, thinking if I said free they would think they were junk. The guy took all three.

There are is at least one company that advertise in one sign magazines for doing the necessary documents. Other than that I would hit the "Yellow Pages" and find an engineer that will work with you. It's one of my gripes that the cost of a permit can easily exceed the cost of the job in some...

I agree with Gary. A strap up the side, 2" wide would be nice. Round the top edges and drill a hole for hanging. depending on the sign design it could be made to look industrial, paint it black and use some lags to fasten it. And on that topic I would use at least three lags on each side and...

I saw these two signs were still up after 30 years, done while I worked at Morgan Sign CO (now gone). The electric sign face is cut out red & black acrylic pinned to a white acrylic face. The face details were hand painted with black one shot. The other sign is .040 aluminum all hand lettered...

uhh....none. Vinyl doesn't like wood unless it's been painted, in which case there are other materials to consider. When you say wood signs around sign makers you are referencing carved, sandblasted or natural plank backgrounds. Good luck.

If you're meeting specs, you better know what they are. If they just want "reflective' engineer grade is fine, even printed.

We buy 6" rolls of Reflexite

If you're really interested in hand crafted wood signs here is a great course to take. http://www.paulwhitewoodcarving.com/school.htm