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  1. Updated Logo for a Customer

    Top is old. Bottom is new. They told us to replace the eagle head with the usps eagle head. Since copyright infringement isn't really our thing, this is what I came up with. Constructive criticism is appreciated.
  2. Red Ink Crinkling

    I am printing a double pass on clear vinyl. All other parts are printing fine except the red areas. The ink is doing a strange crinkling on the red parts. Anyone ever have this problem before? Any recomendations? Pre-Heater=40˚c Print-Heater=45˚c Post-Heater=50˚c TIA Nick
  3. Name This Ugly A$$ Font

    Thanks
  4. Font ID Please...

    Anyone Know what font City Nails is done in? Thanks, Nick
  5. Large Cast Iron Posts, Fourishes, etc.

    I am looking for really large cast Iron posts. A customer sent in a sign drawing calling for 38' tall cast iron posts. Anyone know where I can find something this big? Thanks In Advance, Nick
  6. What to do when a customer supplies you with another sign company's drawing/design?

    Just got some detailed artwork for some interior light up & rotating signs. They want us to quote them for making the same signs. I know this happens all the time so what do you guys do when a customer comes to you with another company's artwork? I would be pissed if it were my artwork that...
  7. Removing Paper Backing From Old Acrylic

    We have some really old acrylic where the paper backing has basically become glued to the surface. Does anyone have a good removal method they recommend? I need something that won't damage the Acrylic. I read on another forum that using acetone works well. TIA Nick
  8. Shop Bot having difficulty communicating w/ Control Box

    My shop bot keeps stopping in the middle of a job with the error message "You are having difficulty communicating with the Control Box. Missing Comm. Return." Then it prompts me to Hit okay to attempt to continue but the connection is lost to shop bot. I started to get this message when I...
  9. Backpainting 2nd Surface Vinyl

    My company does a lot of box signs that are embossed and internally illuminated. We always paint mask each color 2nd surface. I suggested using translucent vinyl 2nd surface and then back painting the vinyl with translucent white paint. A couple of guys at our shop say that the Louisiana heat...
  10. Font ID Please...

    College is kind of close, but not quite it...
  11. Best option for Day/Night Channel Letters

    What material do you find lights up brightest at night, perforated Day/Night vinyl, or Day/Night acrylic? What brands do you recommend? TIA, Nick
  12. Clear Acrylic vs. Lexan

    I have a job that requires a digitally printed logo on channel letters. I'm trying to decide whether to use clear acrylic or Lexan. I'm going to do two second surface prints. One on clear vinyl and one on translucent white vinyl. Most things I read say to use lexan. Is this because it protects...
  13. CNC Router Bits Keep Breaking

    Hey Guys, I am using LMT onstrud bits (https://www.onsrud.com/product/Item/m/itemDetail.html?q=63-618&itemId=63-610) to cut .040 alumium on a Shop Bot. I was initially using 1/8"dia bits but have switched to 3/16"dia because the 1/8" bits kept breaking. Both sizes get clogged with melted...
  14. Font ID help

    Thought it was Gill Sans but I was mistaken.
  15. What the Font?

    I feel like I should know this one. Anyone?
  16. Font ID help

    "Casino" looks so very familiar, I can't think of it though. "Cash Magic" i have no clue. TIA
  17. Cheaper version of the Sooper Edge Ruler

    Anyone know if this exists? I'd like to get one around 52" but I don't really want to pay $90-$100 bucks for one.
  18. Critique my Vehicle Wrap

    This will be my first vehicle wrap, and the first of our company fleet. We have multiple trucks, cranes, bucket trucks, etc. The design of this first truck is very crucial because the rest of our vehicles will be based off of this design. We are in the middle of a company rebrand so it is very...
  19. Cheap Foam Roll

    Where do you guys buy this stuff? Anyone have a place that is cheaper than $154 for a 1/4" x 48" x 250' roll?
  20. Curved Aluminum Panels

    I'm trying to match these signs. Does anyone know where I can find curved aluminum panels like the ones in this picture? I have attached jpg of the top view. Thanks In Advance -Nick
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