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  1. Rubber edging

    I'm making aluminum signs (decal on aluminum blanks) with round corners. I'd like to get an edge on them to finish it off. Can anyone recommend a good option for a rubber edging that I can wrap around the edge of the sign and give it a finished look? Signs are used in the carwash biz and need...
  2. Just In New from Florida

    Hello all. Kinda new to this forum. I have a small shop in North Florida, (Jennings) and have done sign work since Jr. High School. Since I was born in 1952, I've done a lot of signs since then. I mostly do vinyl graphics, but do some hand painting and other types as business calls for. Just...
  3. PVC Edges: Any way to get a better result?

    Most of my signs are signs on posts and the edge isn't all that important. I sand it with 320 grit paper to get it as smooth as possible. Roll a coat of primer to help fill and get it a little smoother again. Then I throw on a couple of coats of paint. It's fine, but not great. I'm looking...
  4. Can anyone recommend a supplier for these frames?

    Could anyone recommend a company we could have these frames made for us to insert the signs into?
  5. News The Purpose of Signs 101 (Recommended Reading)

    The purpose of Signs 101 is to provide a venue and resources for individuals engaged in or interested in engaging in the craft, business and profession of sign making as a way to earn their living ... in full or in part. Conversely, Signs 101 is not here and is opposed to providing those same...
  6. Getting Back In

    Hello everyone, I've been out of the signmaking racket for quite a while...so long in fact my signmaking program was Anagraph with an 15" plotter I think. I'd like to get back into signs again and would like some advice on a simple program and inexpensive plotter. I just want to have a good...
  7. Do you do this yourself?

    I have been making small signs and signs people install themselves for a couple of years. From this thread here: http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?134884-What-do-you-think-this-is-worth-In-your-area How many of you would install your own: dig holes, concrete, post, etc.? If you...
  8. 2 Mutoh Falcoln II 64" Outdoor Sign Printers- for Sale

    2 Mutoh Falcoln II 64" Outdoor Sign Printers - $1995 (Palmer, PA)image 1 of 7 condition: fair make / manufacturer: Mutoh model name / number: Falcon II 64" Outdoor Printers size / dimensions: 121"w x 36" d x 48" h Mutoh Falcon II 64" Outdoor Sign Printers We have two Mutoh...
  9. Exterior Backlit Signs

    I have just recently did a few exterior Backlit signs for our company and the signs look yellowed when lit up at night. It is just cut vinyl on white 7328 Acrylic sheets, and a couple of them were done using P95 for a separate sign. Here is the kicker, On the first set, there a is large panel at...
  10. Need to outsource sign work long island

    Looking for established trade only sign company with installation and license. Currently have a double sided digital screen pylon that needs to be quoted. We are a non electrical digital sign and print shop. Great opportunity for both! Please reply to me in private message. Thank you,
  11. Lind SignSpring Product Updates

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  12. looking for real chalk boards

    I am in need of real slate chalk boards without the frame for my customer,Can anyone reffer me of a good wholesale shop? Thanks, Amber
  13. Huge Shout out to Sign Team, Inc

    I have worked with Micky and his teat at Sign Team Inc. since 2009, when I lost everything in a tragic flood of my entire city of Cedar Rapids Iowa in 2008, I lost all my equipment including my digital printers, due to the fact insurance wouldn't cover my equipment it put me under until 2009...
  14. Where to get Alumilite

    Hello all, I've been making some signs and banners and I have a customer who would like it on Alumilite instead of coroplast. I've looked on Fellers and others, but I cannot seem to find it. Is this not a standard, heavy duty, board? Thanks for any info! Bryce
  15. Transco Toggle Switches

    Transco Toggle Switches

    Transco 20amp Disconnect Toggle Switches for electric sign applications
  16. GraphixCALC Pro Sign Estimate software update

    GraphixCALC Pro Sign Estimate software is in the next stage of production. We are very excited and believe those looking for an accurate, flexible and powerful sign estimator will love the look and feel.
  17. Bonnet design for Banger racing hearse

    Bonnet design for Banger racing hearse

    Bonnet design for 353 Dan Buckleys hearse, prepped for the 2014 banger racing World Final. Paint n airbrush
  18. Changing Aluminum sign base color

    Hello i have a sign to do for a customer that wants a navy aluminum sign. I can get a white base and other blue bases but im trying figure out what is the best way to do it i.e. Wrap it with navy vehicle wrap or buy the paint for aluminum? Any one done this before? thank you
  19. Hello from inkDOTS - Cypress (NW Houston) Tx 77429

    inkDOTS Printing Solutions was started in our garage in 2006. We love the Large Format printing business. We knew nothing about it when we got in and have learned as we have grown. In the 8 years we have been in business we have changed our business model 3 time in a attempt to keep up with the...
  20. The easiest and fastest way to install dimensional letters

    I created a template out of foam core that is saving me so much time on job sites I wanted to share it with everyone here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWRplaoemoI Here is a link with more information...
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