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I didn't realize the last roller had to be used. I got it working now!

What am I missing? Summa S2 160, I just need to use 3 pinch rollers but I have to have all 4 locked in or else it gives me an error. This is messing with the size calculations telling me I have a larger cut area if I leave a roller off. I can't get 4 rollers 15 inch vinyl. Help? My old shop had...

That's why I was wondering, I could only find one other thread on them here and there was no answers. Luckily my research led me to the Big Squeegee and I will probably be going with that.

Thanks for the tutorial! I'm currently researching easier application methods like the big squeegee and it seems like a dream for production efficiency. Did you make your table top?

Anyone have any experience with the Alumalite squeegees? They look super useful but I've only seen videos from the manufacturer. Any actual shops/installers using them?

I always start by putting the laminate under the roller with the backer on, on top of a leader and then using an Olfa top sheet cutter and making a cut on top of the roller. Then the backer goes on the take-up reel that has a line of banner tape to stick it, and run through a leader piece and...

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From an installers perspective...I started at my first sign shop as a part-time 1099 employee making $9.00 in AR where the min wage at the time was 7.25. Owner eventually went out of business and I got a job the next day at a sign manufacturer that also did a bit of retail for $10.00 an hour...

I always have random ideas and only a few have stuck, but I seem to buy a domain, make a logo and do a sample site of a 'fake' businesses that I would want to run, to see how into it I am. It's almost turned into a hobby and now these brand sites are popping up offering turn-key names/logos...

I used to deal with a place out of Memphis that had this same philosophy and our account manager was terrible, everyone else there was great to deal with but this lady was a space cadet. I always specified a certain brand and type of acrylic for thermoforming and they would always send whatever...

I was at a web design firm the last 2 days installing wall wraps and the contact there was apparently the 'Creative Director'. His job was to make sure the walls looked good and was constantly hanging pictures of their websites, I'm not sure he did anything else. The worst part was him telling...

I haven't got to branch out much. We were trying to get into Division 10 wholesale but never really broke through. I just started at my new shop but the sign part is very profitable off the bat, but new. We are a printing/bindery facility that just now happens to have a sign shop attached. With...

There should be tutorial on YouTube for most of your needs, or wikiHow/Instructables. Just type in "How to ____" or "_____ basics/101". Or just ask and while you may get some snotty remarks from pros, we all had to start somewhere and need a little reassurance even if it feels like a stupid...

I don't think it's his fault that the customer already has an idea of what they want in their head and have ordered it previously, he's just 1. seeing if it would work, and 2. what options he has. I liked your idea as well but you sound awfully pissed off that he didn't just take your advice and...

Well which one? I do tend to try to get ideas from other designers but I've never knowingly ripped anything off.

Hey Rick, a couple things have changed since I last updated the site, that is actually my previous employer but I just started in the same position at another shop about a week ago. We are more vinyl/wrap focused and it's a lot less stressful than the deadline oriented contractor/ADA world. We...

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Thanks for the pointers Chip. I don't have any formal training just messed around with Adobe for a few years off and on and doing personal projects and friends stuff. Every now and then I'll get to design something for the shop. I'll definitely look into those sites. I've read 2 David...

I'm definitely not an illustrator, I just tend to have ideas and try to get them out and rely on some design magic in the process. Sketching never seems to give me any clear visions. Thanks for checking it out JHill

When I'm not making signs, I'm usually making logos/graphics. I love branding and just wanted to get some feedback on my portfolio, everything on the site has been in the last few months or so. www.zacgoings.com/portfolio I know I need to make my site responsive, I just haven't had time to...