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I agree. Use get info on a Mac or Properties on Windows and see if the original file type shows up.

Enroute Equivalent to the now extinct Artcam.

Did you try to open the file in Illustrator instead of placing it? Sometimes that works. If it doesn't the PS option is about the best.

I myself have a EZ Router and they are very solid for a lower priced router. My 5x10 weighs 1800 pounds. Watch out for Laguna. I'm on the CNC tips forum on Facebook and there was just a big discussion on Laguna routers. The guy paid $25,000 up front in October and still no router. My tech...

FSC 88 is a primer sold by Coastal Enterprises makers of Precision Board HDU. It is a water based primer with a massive amount of solids in it. Their HDU is a lirrle more textured than others in other words the cells in their HDU are larger and a high build primer fills them in for a dead...

Nay on knowing the fonts and the table design. Sorry.

I wish. My supplier has MDO for over $80 one sided and over $90 2 sided primed and I would still need to paint. ACM is $89.43 for colors.

Pirated software is exactly why companies are moving to subscription based services. I can't believe the the OP doesn't just upgrade through Corel and have a legitimate working copy and the piece of mind to go with it. $159???? One small job pays for it...done.... it works... and you're not...

I've used these guys before. Great results. eyecatchsigns.com And this one shows some examples that are similar to your sketch but I've never ordered from them. http://appenx.com/

When I cut King Color Core I had a plunge rate of 30 ipm, 150 ipm feed rate, and 18,000 rpm. It cut extremely clean.

My advice was spot on. The only thing I left out was NOT applying wet when using air egress vinyl. I shouldn't have assumed that professionals would know that. I can't remember who claimed that I prefer wet application, but you couldn't be more wrong. 95% or more of what I apply is dry. But...

I'm thinking your bit was very dull to produce rough top edges and machine problems for the bottom finish. I usually cut this stuff with a single O Flute and don't end up with bottoms looking that bad and my top edges never need anything done to them, sharp and clean. Even a sharp spiral up...

He's not routing PVC, he's cutting King Color Core. Vinyl mask won't stick to that stuff.

For glass etching Avery paint mask works fine. I’ve etched lots of glass with it. If you’re going to be sand carving fairly deeply you might need to go to regular sand blast resist. I prefer Anchor. Hartford was always too stiff in my opinion.

Rapid Remover hands down. It’s not expensive at all. In fact if you are pricing properly it costs YOU nothing. Charge the customer for what you use, in fact double the cost of what you use. You will be saving your customers money since it’s the quickest way to remove vinyl adhesive.

Thanks. I've dealt with various industries and full mark up can range from cost plus freight x 2, down to cost plus 30%.

What do you consider full mark up. $10 cost, $20 sell?

I am going to supply a customer with either 8 new HO tubes and 2 ballasts or an LED retro fit. I don't do much electrical work due to Michigan's laws. I can get all the components from my suppliers and an electrician is going to do the installation. My question is what is the typical mark up...

No, the barber makes it the best looking mullet possible. I'd rather be proud of my work than just take the money and run. There are people that appreciate a quality designed sign. You won't get many recommendations from butt ugly sign work. It's not difficult to steer a customer in the...