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  1. Corten Steel Backlit Sign

    Thank you. I like this approach. This was my first thought too. Basically create a lightbox with no vinyl (or white backlit vinyl to avoid Lexan yellowing or graying over time) and apply the steel face over the top. I think my .125" thickness may be a big leap and unnecessary. I think it would...
  2. Corten Steel Backlit Sign

    The client is really keyed in on the natural rust finish. Even the best faux will be faux in their eyes. We have done some fake marble finishes that have been passable, but I feel like rust would be a tough one to pull off.
  3. Corten Steel Backlit Sign

    Hello All, My shop is taking on a sign build that we have not encountered before and I was hoping that I could get some expert advice on the fabrication. The general outline of the project is a roughly 8'w x 4'h custom corten or weathering steel sign. We work with a local company that will...
  4. Latex vs. Resin Printing for Wraps

    Thank you. Had no idea. There are a few advantages to the resin (lower ink costs, less media waste on leading edge of prints, etc). Just want to be sure my installers won’t see any decreased repositionability. Night and day between our HP latex and Soljet eco-solvent, and don’t want to move...
  5. Latex vs. Resin Printing for Wraps

    So, we're getting ready to purchase a new large-format printer for our shop, and are debating whether to go with resin or latex inks. Our current printer we use for wraps is a latex (HP), and replaced a solvent-ink printer several years ago. I VERY MUCH prefer latex inks to solvent, as I have...
  6. Covid Sick Time?

    Now you're really stretching.
  7. Covid Sick Time?

    I'm sure my receptionist, who is 4 months pregnant, will be interested to read about how the vaccines made her fiance infertile. Let's agree that I am not going to convince you that 99% of scientists know more than you do. Let's also agree that there's no way in hell that anyone with any sense...
  8. Covid Sick Time?

    Not sure anyone who has any actual knowledge of the situation thinks the vaccines and boosters are a cure all. I guess my employees are just aware enough to know that vaccines and boosters might keep them off a ventilator. And not sure why the hell anyone would be upset by people being...
  9. Covid Sick Time?

    This is exactly how we have handled it. Most of my staff opted to get vaccinated. One holdout has worn a mask throughout. All staff has 2-4 weeks of PTO/sick days. If they go over, we do not pay them, but give them the opportunity for overtime to make it up. Two of my employees (a couple who...
  10. Covid Sick Time?

    Sorry to break it to you, but anyone following these crackpot anti-science views is the real sheep. Blindly following extreme right wing talking heads is much more sheep-like than following scientists.
  11. Vinyl Roll Storage

    Thank you all for your responses. We already have (7) of these 16 roll floor racks. They work well, but we have about (25) stray rolls standing domino style and they do tumble. Trying to save floor space, thus wanting the wall racks. The dust thing makes a ton of sense. Would need a good...
  12. Vinyl Roll Storage

    That is a VERY cool system.
  13. Vinyl Roll Storage

    Very nice setup
  14. Suggestions Cutting Solution for Thicker Media

    We have been using a 100" Keen Cut trimmer for years. It is a big item to lug around, but works well. Our shop just expanded into a neighboring building and we are adding a 120" table side trimmer for our new 5x10 table. Pretty excited about this addition.
  15. Vinyl Roll Storage

    We are expanding to a new space next to our current shop and I am looking for ideas for vinyl and laminate roll storage. We probably have close to 100 rolls ranging from 15" to 63" and I am hoping to set up this new space differently than our old space. Our old space has floor racks. Effective...
  16. Exterior PVC Expansion and Contraction

    So do you stick with aluminum composites, sign foams and MDO for exterior? Do you have a go to for rigid signage? ACM always needs to be framed in. Need something simple and economical for my clients for bracketed and hanging signs.
  17. Exterior PVC Expansion and Contraction

    So we made the switch from MDO to exterior PVC a while back and wondering what tricks everyone uses to keep their 1/2" and 3/4" PVC signs from flexing as temperatures change. My shop is in Vermont, so the temps can vary quite a bit from Summer to Winter. We have been channeling out little...
  18. Best RIP for HP 570 latex + Roland 640?

    We use Versaworks for our Roland Soljet and Onyx for our HP, although the Onyx can get super glitchy for us. Does really weird things, like changing print profiles to random ones and changes print color for tiled prints vs untiled ones, Found that one out the hard way. Works great most of the...
  19. Cutting Magnetic material

    A lot of times we try to find a round object that is the size of the magnet and use it as a guide to follow with our blade. They also make large compasses with blade attachments. I haven't purchased one, but if you are going to be doing this a lot and with different sizes, it might be worth a look.
  20. Six foot cutout PVC sign

    Unclebun is right. You can make your own easily. We usually use either coroplast or foam core to make our easels. Just use a small cardboard easelback (attached image) as a template for the angles, score the straight side that makes contact with the cutout (an inch or so should do), fold back...
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