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Hi guys, I need to provide 47 small aluminum signs for a client, but I can't do the entire job in-house (at least not very easily). Given my current workload, I'd rather just farm out the whole thing. The catch is that most (CNC-capable) suppliers won't CNC anything smaller than 6", and none...

There's an easy way around that. Set up your own phone system. 3CX software (free version of 3CX supports up to 16 simultaneous calls) which you can host in-house or on a cheap droplet at Digital Ocean. (It will take a week or two for your SysAdmin to get it set up for you,. and to buy a...

I haven't tried SAI's templates before. Looked at their website just now. The most recent templates in their drop-down menu selection are from 2015. I normally use ProVehicleOutlines.com (maybe renew once every 2 to 3 years) or make my own as necessary. PVO works fine, but I always get a few...

Good call. I think you're right! Thank you very much!!

One of my customers asked for a stand identical to this one, but I haven't seen this model before. Does anyone recognize it and/or know which distributor might carry it?

Looks like someone saved a trip to the hardware store...

Agreed. First Aid definitely helps.

Also, when opening a multi-page PDF... it's usually best to create a new document, then use File > Place and select "Show Import Options". You can only open a single page from a multi-page PDF when using this method (it will give you the option to navigate each page with thumbnails previews /...

When using "Flatten Transparency" on a linked file -- make sure "Convert All Text to Outlines" is checked.

The short answer? Nope. (too many variables)

I wouldn't worry about the LAB conversion. Color mode/swatch conversions are never 1:1 (for a variety of technical reasons). You already know the PMS color, and the spot color in the customer's file wasn't created by accident. That's the one you should be using. And you can always locate the...

Hiker all the way.

Yeah, this is true. Core holder sizes are pretty good, but I wouldn't mind if they were 1/8" smaller because some materials have slightly smaller cores. And for those extra heavy rolls (like 18oz blockout banner at 65-75lbs/ea) -- well, those suck to lift anyway -- but especially if the cores...

+1 for the YelloTools Twister Click racks (the ones with locking mechanisms on the sides so you can link multiple racks together). Very solid construction. $130/ea. Not a bad price for a quality pre-built rack. TwisterClick - 3

Our cost will go up either way.

Sewing is the only way to go. I'm surprised more sign shops don't do it in house (if they have the space). Sewing isn't hard -- it just requires patience (sometimes a lot of patience). I built a custom 20' x 5' "air hockey-style" float table (like Fellers used to have). Makes sewing jobs so...

Nice. I would love to have a flatbed. (maybe one day!) Just curious -- how do you apply liquid laminate to flatbed prints? Spray can?

True. And it's hard enough to be competitive using the printed vinyl method anyway (compared to vendors using flatbed printers), let alone adding a 2nd film to the mix. I'm going to try matte vinyl instead and see if that helps.

Yip. I usually try to do that. One time I actually had ink stick to the liner even though the ink was dry to the touch (found out after a customer unboxed my shipment). So it's still good to let the prints cure for a little while before stacking with liners (especially if they are getting...

Good news! My client paid the bill! =D I sent them an email explaining how this could have happened, and that it wasn't from a production issue. Apparently, that was enough to convince them because they cut me a check for the full amount. Woohoo! Thank you for all the input guys. Much...