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Dan, You have one of the best Icon's I seen. Very creative. Did you come up with it yourself? Joe Crumley

I visited American Logo last week who has lots of Gerber equipment and is a real fan. They told me Gerber informed them during a casual conversation, by phone, they were planning to discontinue their plotters and software within a year. I'm wondering if this is good information? Joe Crumley

Congratulations on a job well done. Joe Crumley

Jason, I won't be at the 3D workshop this year. There are a couple of sign artists gatherings I'll doing demo's showing some new techniques. Good luck with your new router. Joe Crumley www.normansignco.com

Jason, Congrats on your new router. I've only had two different CNC's. My first was a 4X8 while my present is a 5 x10. I've have dedicated circuits. All at floor level with a grounding rod three feet in the ground. A surge depressor is also good. The only 220 is for the CNC, all else is 110...

Un conventional Channel Letter Concept Do we have anyone who has made channel letters using either PVC or Dibond for the letter walls? A few months ago I happened on a software program for CNC's that would place bending groves in flat stock. The way it worked was...

Do we have anyone who has made channel letters using either PVC or Dibond for the letter walls? A few months ago I happened on a software program for CNC's that would place bending groves in flat stock. The way it worked was to set the type and the program made the file. The material we used...

RJ, This equipment will change your business by opening up whole new markets. Another advantage to CNC work is it gets you out of the tight pricing restrictions of vinyl. Joe Crumley

Thanks guys, If anyone is interested in purchasing a CNC, feel free to as any questions. It's kind of a lonely process making this kind of decision. I'm amazed at the number of retired people thinking this would be a fun hobby, buy the equipment, and quickly give give up. There's often some...

A case for the router. Everyone, I know, who dives into CNC signs ends up going in a totally different direction than they intended. The reason, it opens so many opportunities it's hard to choose which direction to go. That's one reason workshops are so popular. However you should choose a...

Jill, I always read everything you post so keep it up. I'm still amazed though. If you were the buying public and saw this van, would you know what he's selling or what he has to offer? This is a fundamental mistake to fall in love with a look that doesn't tell what you're selling. Joe...

Greeting Sign Souls, Let me back up a moment on this topic: To set up for basting on sign of any size isn't economical for part timers. The best option might be to send out the gritty blasting process. For me blasting needs to be deep. Shallow depth looks less impressive. There in lies the...

Making a SB cabinet isn't all that difficult or expensive but it's only the first step. You'll need a big vacuum and plenty of air. Blast media can be costly. Silicone Carbide sell for about 40 bucks a bag and you'll need several bags to get started. Glass beads, which are my favorite, run about...

Greetings Everyone, Building a blast cabinet is fun and easy. The one in the photo is 12' wide with re-movable plex viewing screens. I made this one with "Hoola Skirts" which allows me to put my arms in the cabinet for blasting. With the end removed we could walk into the booth. I had the...

Mose, I think you're right with the description however it's unlikely anyone would go to a store and request Rotary Hammer. The catch all term is Hammer Drill thus the confusion. Like you, I only need a good excuse to purchase new equipment. At one time I only bought the best brands. Today I...

I agree that clear coats need time to mature. Here's my thoughts: The harder a clear coat dries, the more like it's crack and peal on woods. So far fast drying clear coats don't do well on any kind of wood for outdoor use. Sculpt Nouveau has a new clear that you might try it's knows as...

Mose, Well, there's one reason he may be having problems. There are drills with a ratchet action which are sometimes mistaken for hammer drills. A true hammer drill, as you say, will make childs play out of most stone and brick.

A good hammer drill is a must for anyone who intends to stay in the business. Twenty years ago I purchased a Bosch and it's a dream. Naw, No, Never on the generator idea. You need an Inverter from Harbor Freight. There small and will power any drill or saw you'll be using. I made this move a...

I'm amazed at how hard it is to design an advertising piece for one's self. I know for me it's difficult. I often have businesses who've come with their own idea's. Seldom do they get it right. The main reason, they don't tell the buying public what they have to sell. Your layout isn't selling...

I agree with the product as EPS insulation foam. You can get several thicknesses of this material from your wholesale insulation supply. Although we cut ours with a CNC, there are lots of good options to for cutting letters. Letters cut from this material will not last for years without a...