Search results

I have problems installing cut vinyl over box-truck rivets. I get wrinkles in the vinyl. The taped vinyl 'tents' over the rivets. Then I have problems peeling the tape without ripping or pulling the vinyl off. I can't push the vinyl down over the rivet with the tape on because the tape is stiff...

Really, I've noticed this. Anyone else? I won't go into too much detail about my latest gem of a customer, but she talked me down to a very low price, after MONTHS of back and forth, for a new logo and a couple of signs, and it's been nothing but problems since. Endless stupid questions...

I want to know about wide format printers and laminators - the different types, brands, capabilities, ink types, price ranges, etc. Is there some resource out there that summarizes most of this info?

After almost five years of no serious injuries in my shop, my employee just cut his finger bad with a utility knife cutting a piece of PVC using a standard 4' straight edge. The knife slipped over the edge. An hour later, The Big Blue safety ruler that I ordered two days ago arrived. Amazing..

A very distinctive font, that doesn't ring a bell..

Pics below - can this be purchased somewhere or is it a custom creation? It has a light on top, and a fluorescent tube under that crossbar. If custom, any idea how it can be easily made?

This thing is 6"x6" black w/ raised number "100". The "Softgate Systems" is on a little clear plastic strip that slides out. Anything fairly close to this would be good, I think. Any help is appreciated!..

* Title should be "...FINIAL..." I'm looking for a post finial and cap supplier with some inexpensive (i guess plastic?) paintable options...

I'm looking for a good window tint supplier. Also, some instructional video/website for installation of tint on storefront windows, vehicles, etc... Thanks.

How are most people marking up gold leaf? I've been using 1.5x the price of the leaf which is about $73 a book of 25 sheets of patent leaf...

I'm looking for an inexpensive (under $100) one touch scanner that really works! I have a CanoScan Lide 60, which is a nice scanner, but the "one-touch" does not work. I scan a lot of customer related documents (estimates, notes, etc.) and need something quick and simple... Thanks.

The routed HDU sign is being screwed to a piece of MDO backer. Does the back need priming/painting? I would guess no, but I'm not sure..

Is a 4"x4" square aluminum pole strong enough to support a 3'x3' 080 aluminum or poly-metal sign, or will strong winds likely weaken the joints or bend the sign in time?? I have five to install, and I'm trying to reduce the number of holes that need to be dug.

I’m making a 1-sided 6’x4’ banner that spends a few weeks a year outside on some hooks against a wall. I need to borrow a sewing machine if I decide to sew the edges, and I’m wondering if 2-sided banner hem tape and grommets are enough to ensure the edges stay in one piece?

Gemini's catalog has about a 65% markup included in the list price. I'm wondering if other sign shops are ADDING design and install time cost to this marked up price or considering those costs part of the markup?

Just wondering on the regulations for doing electrical work in NJ. My friend knows a guy who does electrical work and is willing to help on some jobs. Does he need to be licensed, have insurance etc.? For starters, we’re installing a 2’x3’ lightbox on an interior office building wall. I...

My customer asked me to price out a monument sign. I have never made one and don't know where to start--how to make one, options, vendors, how to price, etc. Any advice is appreciated.

I usually use painted cedar posts and caps for signs. I’m looking for an alternative, preferably an online vendor of either aluminum posts or some kind of prefabricated pvc or wood post that can be painted. I’m finding patching, painting and priming 4”x4” cedar posts to be expensive and...

I'm going to design a logo for a woman who is on a 'tight budget', and who seems very picky. How do I give her a fair price but also protect myself from losing time on endless revisions? How do you price a logo, which may take 20min to a few hours to create?

I'm looking for some advice on applying lettering to glass in temperatures around 30-35 degrees. I haven't found Rapid Tac to be of much help. I've considered heating the glass with a blow dryer, but I can just imagine it shattering into a thousand pieces. Any help is appreciated..