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  1. Question Allergies, anyone?

    I suggest sheepskin for latex allergy. Don't ask how I know.
  2. Back lit letters on black

    FYI... Used an automotive paint, Black Metallic, on black ACM & set the letter off 2". Worked perfect. It does not "glow" as much as the white background but it looks better.
  3. Back lit letters on black

    The insides of the letters will be painted white. I did try using white vinyl behind the letter in shape of letter. It helped but I did not like the appearance. Looking for black metallic paint to test today. I will plan to use the high reflective white paint for inside of letters. I didn't...
  4. Back lit letters on black

    I will test some metallic black tomorrow. Thanks for the tip, I didn't think of metallic paint.
  5. Back lit letters on black

    Using red LED modules for illumination. Really like the red glow. The returns will be milled aluminum, faces will be red. Using clear polycarb for backs & stud mounting about 1" off cabinet. Would like the cabinet to be black if at all possible but the white background really glows well. LED...
  6. Back lit letters on black

    We are building a set of back lit channel letters for our sign. I have attached an image of similar. We made a letter to test and cannot get the "glow" when using a black substrate for a background. A white background glows great but the gloss black aluminum has no glow, only a reflection. Is...
  7. Question CADTools or Alternative for Illustrator

    I just work in 1:10. I can use my fingers & toes to make the conversion. Still have all 10....of each.
  8. Question Migrating from Flexi to Illustrator

    We switched several years ago. We kept 2 designer seats just to use for old files. I export from flexi as pdf to use in illy if needed. It is a steep learning curve but I would not go back. Colors are no longer an issue. The only thing I miss is working in full size for large projects but that...
  9. Flatbed Application Table help..

    You can probably lower the pressure like already suggested. I know ours will do the from time to time if there is very little vinyl vs backer paper. I found if I leave a small 1" border of vinyl around the perimeter of the backer, this never happens. The vinyl around the edge also keeps the...
  10. Ring Central ??

    My favorite part of Ringcentral is the mobile phone app. I can call outside of the shop & none gets my mobile number. My shop number show on their caller ID. We have had it for over 4 years & I would not go back. I can think of 2 times our service was down for unknown reason on their end for may...
  11. Does anyone remember the inkfish

    That person actually runs his business in my town. "Runs".... for lack of a better word.
  12. Need Advice On Flatbed Table Applicator

    My CWT table has a slight "bow" in the middle but it flattens when the roller is in down position. I laminate & mask 12 to 14 foot lengths with no problem at all. I have included a picture with the roller just touching the "hump". This is with no pressure on the table. This is gone with the...
  13. Suggestions Was just wondering what others might be doing..........................

    $150-$170 each for flatbed print $195 each for 3m 40c with laminate
  14. Need Advice On Flatbed Table Applicator

    We purchased the largest one available at the time. It is close to 6ft wide & 15ft in length. We just replaced the cutting mat today.
  15. Intimidated by new competition

    We always call it "Bumpin' Uglies" for slang. With a name like that I do not believe they will attract that CEO or Purchasing Agent that will keep them busy with profitable work.
  16. Question Hearing aids

    I have needed hearing aids for years. The prices were enough for me to not care if I can hear someone complain. I have found Costco to have the cheapest prices. On a side note......My father gets his from the VA. He has a few older ones that I have thought about using. He said I can have them...
  17. I lied...

    I don't know how I missed that one. I was expecting more of the "claws" to make me think Lobster. Thank you for making me look stupid. But in your defense, that is not difficult.
  18. I lied...

    Another WTF before the end of year. This is going to be used with the Ravie font previously matched. I love it when customer's design the own sign.
  19. best material for full colour print on white plexi?

    If it needs to be printed we usually use Avery MPI2050 for 1st surface and reverse print on 3M 40c clear for 2nd surface. We do not double print on 1st surface. This gives us the best day & night colors.
  20. Last font of the year....

    Thank you. Perfect.
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