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  1. Intimidated by new competition

    WOW. This thread has made me feel old. Awkward. And uncomfortable all at the same time. :) As far as the OP. From the looks of the store front and the website, someone over there knows a little bit about branding. (Maybe not as much about design/typography/kerning ). I mean, even though we all...
  2. Would you consider this?

    Do you have a longer pole?
  3. Shop Drawings

    mike franklin, as others have mentioned, you should be able to get them from your fabricator. Then adjust as needed for the particular project (as you just stated). But usually you will get just the typicals. Standard drawings that show the basics that are present in every scenario (e.g. acrylic...
  4. RGB LED Channel Letters

    Looks good! Any day time photos? Based on client recent inquiries, I have been considering trying something like this. But, as Bannertime said, local ordinance in my area typically will not allow anything that "Flashes" Twinkles or changes color. Might be cool for something interior.
  5. Smiles

    Yep. All remnants from the days of yore. Before your time.
  6. Liquid Wrap material

    Here is a guy I've followed online for a few years. He started out using the Plastidip product on auto rims and has grown it into his own line of "dip" products. https://www.dipyourcar.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DipYourCarcom Cool stuff. I'm considering this for my daily driver.
  7. Anyone recognize this one? Tough one.

    I can't figure this one out. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
  8. Sign Face Min/Max Letters and lines

    Hi All, Regarding Multi-Tenant unit signs. Is there any formula you use to come up with a balanced look for the sign faces? For example: A monument sign. With eight faces. Two columns, four rows. I want to layout tenant names. But I want to make choosing a font/character size more efficient...
  9. RIP Aretha Franklin

    Glad to see this thread here. Aside from all the feelings about the culture and influence of Mrs Franklin and her music, and the era from which is came I'd like to share a great moment for me. This is a great moment /memory in geekdom for me. Franklin, Belushi and Aykroyd dancing in a diner...
  10. Rust Wrap

    There is a software/plug in the lets to make custom filters that works well (enough) on large images. I've seen it done. I can't recall he name. For some reason I feel like Fred Weiss was well verse in its use. I may be wrong. Have you done a thorough search here? Found it. Its called...
  11. What the Heck??

    This fall we will see Mr. Frank on the front page of the 2019 catalog (and pgs 2, 6, 13 and 24). 10 gallon hat and all. Doing this, promoting the new special wrap prep formula fluid. And the new wrap prep rags. And the new easy wrap prep fluid application handle. Available in a kit for $499.99.
  12. Rounded corners on magnets

    I thought this one was "more" suggestive... depending on your perspective. LOL but to each his (or her) own. But look around. You can find a used lassco or other brands for fair priced. I would invest in a new die eventually. But for mags you should be good to go.
  13. What kind of PC do you get for large format files .tiffs and such

    You could get a machine from SignBurst PCs Casey may also have some tips for you. I'm still running a machine I got from in 08'. Its seeing EoL but still kicks arse.
  14. Need Help New Shop, New Equipment thoughts

    Some perspective on your question: You will get answers on both sides of the spectrum here in this forum. Mimaki is the best! No! Roland is better! HP! Latex! EcoSol. Full Solvent! If I were you. I would choose the platform you understand really (really) well, right now. Not the one you have to...
  15. VersaWorks Dual workflow - Multiple Panels

    I know that is a thing around the interwebs. I've been using VersaWorks for years and VersaWorks Dual for coming up on 2 and never have that issue. With my luck, I've just typed those troubles into existence... Wow. You know what? That didn't even cross my mind for this. For whatever reason...
  16. VersaWorks Dual workflow - Multiple Panels

    Hi All, Happy Friday. I have a large print job and i'm trying to make the workflow more efficient. So each run is 36 panels. What I'm currently doing is bringing my art into VWD. Then setting up my panels (overlap etc). Then ripping/printing 4 panels at a time. Each panel is 50" x 12'. So the...
  17. Question Illustrator PMS color has differing CMYK percentages depending on File

    Question: Did you create files from scratch? Or Client supplied? Just adding my 2 pennies here, but I have a client once send me a set of files to use a a color base. I looked at the color call outs and built my art using those Pantone values. What we found out later, is there designer took...
  18. Grimco's Briteline Wrap Vinyl?

    I got a couple of small printed samples from Grimco. I don't have any experience with the Arlon product others have mentioned. But I was kinda of put off at the initial tack (or lack thereof) of this product. To me, it feels like adhesive that has been somehow fouled? Like adhesive that is less...
  19. Employees on Cell Phones

    WOW. Just. WOW. I waited to see how far the thread would go before I read through it. I'm just amazed at the thinking process here. I guess I'm fortunate to have had gigs in this industry, over the years, with employees and owners that think differently. First of all: What kind of people are...
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