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  1. What kind of lumber?

    If the posts feel damp, the paint won't stay, trust me. Also, I'm not sure I would trust 4x4s with 5x10s. I have had wind break 4x4s with 4x8s before. It doesn't happen often, but with the storms and wind we have been getting lately, I'd be looking at 4x6 or even 6x6 personally.
  2. Best Black Reflective for wraping police chevrons?

    So Avery is the only brand that reflects that color? Sounds like you are using Avery. I also switched over to 3m 680CR from Oracal 5600 and the cost is hard to swallow, but it makes up for it when it comes time to install it, or remove it. I guess you are just going to have to...
  3. using ChatGPT for sign design and logos

    Honestly, we do a lot less design work than we used to. A lot of my customers are repeat and we are still using logos from days gone by, or new customers come in with their nephew art. Canva seems to be here to stay, as does AI stuff. There are some cool things about AI, I wish I knew more...
  4. Is it possible to refinish cast aluminum letters?

    I have been asked for a quote to make some existing cast, brushed aluminum letters match some new anodized gold, cast aluminum letters. I will likely quote new as well, but since these are 15" characters and a bunch of them, I was curious if anyone had ever sent old letters back to Gemini or...
  5. SP-300V wrong colors on first job

    Swollen captop on black/cyan head.
  6. Time Clock Options

    We also use the time station app on an ipad. The employees use the last 4 of their social so there isn't any clocking in for anyone else, not that i think that would be a problem. Hours are a little more flexible here than a traditional 9-5 so to speak so its just easier to get a number at the...
  7. ORAFOL ORALITE V98 Pre Printed 45

    I know what you are saying, but no flipping gets them to line up, you have to buy a left and a right. Also, You need to buy extra length because inevitably you will have to scoot one side a foot or two higher to make them line up.
  8. Acrylic light box returns, bending acrylic

    www.facecrafters.net I bet could do it.
  9. Mirror Glass cutting vector shapes

    Mirrored acrylic with a CNC or a laser would be my choice. I personally don't have a laser but I have been told that you need to be careful because the reflection can bounce the light back and cause some funky cuts.
  10. Does anyone recognize this basic font?

    Close enough. Thanks!
  11. Does anyone recognize this basic font?

    I was wondering if anyone recognized this one. Thanks in advance!
  12. Question CorelDRAW Macro For Stud Mounted Letters?

    I've been using Corel my entire life and I didn't know about the spacebar trick. Thanks!
  13. Font ID request

    Thank you!
  14. Font ID request

    Does anyone recognize this font by chance? Thanks!
  15. Getting a better quality image from a low quality image

    I see this thread came back around. I am still using Topaz Gigapixel. Money well spent and definitely a time saver for some jobs and a miracle worker for others.
  16. Contract installation company

    I hired a 3M certified installer one time... They stole my customer. I have never had any luck subbing any work out. That being said, I do quite a bit of install work for larger shops that aren't in my area and I think they do a lot of cold calling to find the shops willing to work. Once...
  17. Roland VS-540i... to trash or not to trash

    I would sell as is. If you put new heads and dampers in it, you likely wouldn't be able to recoup that cost alone. Trade schools around here have nicer stuff than most businesses so I wouldn't bother with that route either.
  18. Longest lasting digital print?

    Hey everybody, I am looking for some input for an upcoming job that I have. I building some signs that will sit on a pedestal at a 45 degree angle (exterior) and was wondering what the longest lasting digital prints are. These signs are full color with a lot of info on them like what you would...
  19. What are some ways to show gratitude to past clients?

    I try to let my work speak for itself, and try to be a pleasant person to deal with (which is a struggle for me) My good customers tend to get extras when they order stuff, and I have even done complete jobs for free. (rare) I'm either doing something very wrong or very right because I'm so...
  20. Raises?

    I agree, I have been going 1-2 dollars an hour/per year. I obviously can't keep this up forever, but for now it is working.
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