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  1. Fish Tacos Logo

    I like the version in post 27...... I am retired Navy and sampled food in 27 countries so I was open to new things. I lived in San Diego for 13 years.... Being from the Pennsylvania, I never had seen a Fish Taco's and the idea of fish and Taco did not sound that good.... Boy was I WRONG...
  2. Corian supplier

    Over on Sawmill Creek Forum there is a guy that does excellent work with Corian for Signs. Here is a Sticky about getting the materials that you might be able to view. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=65214 AL
  3. Transparent Red Vinyl

    I have a almost Virgin Roll of 3M 1170 Electro Cut Red in 24 inch that is about a year old. If you want to try some, I will trade you for some reflective white down the line. I am always looking for old reflective white. Let me know how many feet to cut and a shipping address. No rush on...
  4. Copper sulfate treated Lumber eats aluminum

    I was working at a local lumber yard when the change over took place and a lot of the old timers just did not believe the bunk about not using steel nails, lag screws and bolts with the new treated. There will be more than a few pressure treated steps dropping through with a person riding it...
  5. Error Code

    I use the FC7000 and Corel. I must open this application before I open corel and that works for me. It looks like this. Hope this helps. AL
  6. How old is to old

    I would be interested in older white reflective vinyl if anyone is cleaning up and has some they are willing to sell. AL
  7. Mounting Vinyl with a laminator

    GVP, This is a GREAT TIP !!!!! Thanks, AL
  8. Cropping in Corel, image turns white

    This is a project I am working on in Corel tonight. The top is a .jpg with a white background. The Bottom is taking the same photo into Corel Photo and doing a cut out of the background. AL
  9. High Intensity/Diamond Grade Reflective

    Called Grimco and die cut high intensity is a no go..... sorry.... AL
  10. non-English Signs

    Yes, what's in a Name.... Chevy Nova..... I think south of the boarder is is Chevy NO GO.... If I remember right..... AL
  11. A & E Magazine

    I have got it for about 5 years and it is a good magazine. Engravers Journal is another good one... Joining ARA.org and attending the Conventions and training is where I got my Laser Training. Plus they have the training on videos... I have 2 old Epilog Lasers. Roy Brewer makes...
  12. non-English Signs

    I did some elevator smashed finger 3 language signs for the Palm Beach Post Newspaper before they shut down printing. They supplied the text... I Sublimated them on Aluminum. When at Sony we did some multi language signs and for one translation we contacted the San Diego State University...
  13. High Intensity/Diamond Grade Reflective

    One option is to ask Grimco if they can die cut it? They have a vendor that die cuts 4 inch white engineering grade for application to Engineering Grade Blue or Green 911 signs that I buy from them. I have a FC 7000 too but find it easier sometimes to keep a stock of Grimco stamped letters as...
  14. Need a vinyl that will withstand 150 degrees

    In my opinion the best thing for this use is Stainless Steel plate and Laser Engraved with a product called Cermark that is like powdered glass. The Laser Melts the glass and fuses it to the Stainless and is used in Nuc Power Plants for Valve marking. A Awards Shop in your area might be...
  15. Mounting Vinyl with a laminator

    This is an EXCELLENT POST.... I have a 4 foot Hang Crank Laminator and never thought of using it like this.... WOW.... :U Rock: Thanks, AL
  16. Game Board Material

    I made a game board for a Weight Group from White Sublimated Steel. Color printed the game and made magnetic pieces with names. Used a plywood backing. AL
  17. Does anyone use a cold laminator to apply mask film?

    That picture was helpful. I have been doing it on a pole above the laminator.... Thanks, AL
  18. Where to buy Magnetic Dry Erase Boards

    I Sublimate on White Steel Plate that I get from www.idplates.com 800-395-2570 in Texas. AL
  19. dye sub anyone?

    And a tip if you do get the nasty clogged tip then do the major cleaning cycles with regular ink rather than sublimation ink due to the cost... I have 3 R1800's and fought with plugged I Q ink... The 2 in storage had head cleaner in the refillable cartridges but still dried up. There is a...
  20. Accepting Credit Cards

    I have the most basic deal with my bank business account. They have a company that has everything from the basics to the satellite card machines... I have the most basic..... $5.00 per month plus a % of the sale... I call in the CC in on a phone and punch in the numbers... AL
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