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We've come close a few times to make a solid poutine. Really squeaky curds overnighted from Wisconsin (cheesebros.com), duck fat, etc... all the things. Still didn't quite match what I've had across the border though.

True. I just want squeaky cheese.:D

Lower ink costs if Canada becomes part of the USA? I'm all for it -- if that allows us to make poutine our national dish. +1 for squeaky cheese! :D Closest I can get is overnighting Wisconsin curds. :s

I haven't seen a price hike on the S80600 inks (yet). Still payin' $165/ea. (regular colors), and $225/ea. for white/silver. (sorry I can't disclose the distributor. I know -- it seems like an azzhat move -- but I don't want Epson catching wind and forcing a price hike on them) I'm sure it's...

Yep. I'm sure they've beaten up installers for years on price. It's hard to negotiate with clients that have their own in-house sign shop (and way more buying power than us). Only good thing is -- unless they have a crew that's traveling the country for them (doesn't appear to be the case)...

Sounds good. (that'd go a long way toward a new lift) ;)

Also, I did tell 'em we need new ACM. Likely goin' the Omega-bond route - just under $100/sheet (4x10s).

For sure. I haven't priced a job this big before -- it's hard to gauge how many hours will be involved. This company has 119 locations, so they should already have a good idea about what pricing to expect. I should probably come in at something comparable, but how would you price something...

They used 3mm, but everything has a plywood backing. Appears to be pretty solid. I'm guessing that's why they started off with a 3ft wide panel on the ends -- to offset the plywood seams. And yep... more stuff for a lift. These lift jobs just keep rolling in. Hopefully I can get one secured...

Jake's Fireworks requested that I re-do a sign at one of their locations, and sent "this" material to their store. I assume it's a really basic calendared film. I don't think there's a way to recover these old panels (8 years old). They're terrible. They used single-sided ACM for this job...

Yep! I think that's what I'll have to do. As much as I wanted to save up for my next piece of in-house production equipment -- the lift is more important. I've already requested quotes from several dealers. :)

Sure. It seems like a no brainer on paper -- especially for those of you who do this type of work on a regular basis -- but I'm just a one man wide format print shop with very limited aerial experience. Watching seasoned installers from the ground doesn't translate to real world experience for...

Sounds good until they damage the property, drop a sign on someone or burn down the building. That liability would go against "my" insurance and surety bond. No thanks. lol

Nice. I'll look into one of those. Thanks!

Noted! Thanks! While my username has "Tulsa" in it, I'm actually about 70 miles away. Tulsagraphics was just an old handle from 30 years ago when I lived there. Many folks still know me by that, so I never changed it. ;) I actually have a NiftyLift SD50 rented for this weekend -- 9 job...

licensed / bonded / insured, yes. (they underwrite my bond with the City so I can pull permits and do installs). The agent never asked about electrical, so I'm not sure if my policy covers that or not (terminations, in particular because any time I've done something like... converting a cabinet...

I’ve never taken down an electric sign. Really haven’t done many removals in general. Most of my experience on buildings is limited to installs of Alumalite, banners, face replacements, occasional stud mount acrylic, and rarely some lighting repairs). I’d definitely cut power and use a test pen...

Yeah, it's amazing how high the prices are on "decent" used bucket trucks. Even harder to find some with open basket style platforms. I'd love to have a NiftyLift, a drivable one in particular. I've got my feelers out there for one. Guaranteed I could keep one very busy since there aren't...

Thanks Gino!

We have actual photos and measurements now. Yep, 2 raceways, and small ledge to rest them on. Awning depth = 51” Bottom of the letters are 30” above the awning. With the open style platform of a NiftyLift I should be able to access those bottom screws easily then just rest everything on the...