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  1. Just did a job where I needed one but had no time...

    Just did a job where I needed one but had no time to order it so I used a simple 120 degree bit and routed it leaving .6mm of material - worked perfectly.
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    I would bet its reverse print or vinyl on non...

    I would bet its reverse print or vinyl on non glare acrylic with a back paint.
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    Back when I had an HP solvent, we had no luck...

    Back when I had an HP solvent, we had no luck with the stock venting even after adding inline fans. We ended up building a long shallow box that we placed several fans into. That was attached to the...
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    Pumkin carving

    I get far to serious about my pumpkin carving and am still at it way after the kids are done and in bed. Good fun
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    helmets are hard to keep vinyl on - this stuff is...

    helmets are hard to keep vinyl on - this stuff is the ticket - http://www.convexvinyl.com/
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    Ken has the right idea, Lords Adhesive makes...

    Ken has the right idea, Lords Adhesive makes great epoxies for aluminum but not sure about the concrete. I used some that Simpson (lumber connectors) makes for concrete - I bought it at BMC West. ...
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    thanks for the tips everyone, I have been using...

    thanks for the tips everyone, I have been using onsrud but wanted other options as well
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    That looks like one of those "not so fun" jobs...

    That looks like one of those "not so fun" jobs that pays the bills. Are those complete prints or vinyl and prints? There is a guy down in Renton that screenprints and has a flatbed UV printer - I...
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    best cnc bits?

    I am sure this has been dealt with many times here but I would appreciate any opinions.

    I route a variety of materials from woods and plastics to aluminum. What have you found to be the best for...
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    When things go bad...

    You know how it is, some jobs just seem to spiral down fast. I completed a job on Friday that was pretty straight forward. Remove some old wood letters on an apartment building and replace with...
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    Start with a level but you need to make sure it...

    Start with a level but you need to make sure it is in line with the closest parallel object - such as a desk or the ceiling usually. Its not uncommon to have a drop down ceiling thats not level and...
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    I produce Lumiore signs here near Seattle and...

    I produce Lumiore signs here near Seattle and have found it to be a very limited market so you may have trouble finding some one local to help - they are very strict on licensing and training - $$$!...
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    I do the same as Joe for installing letters -...

    I do the same as Joe for installing letters - much cleaner. I have used many pounce patterns when painting letters / logos on buildings and that is where they are great.

    An old sock filled with...
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    nice and clean, I like it. It is a small...

    nice and clean, I like it.

    It is a small world - I made the sign for their wall.
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    Its true you can get a new cutter really cheap...

    Its true you can get a new cutter really cheap but the quality does not compare to an older better built machine. Graphtec makes a great cutter but the CE5000 is a toy compared to a more robust...
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    Mathews or other urethane is the way to go if you...

    Mathews or other urethane is the way to go if you cant use translucent vinyl but even at that it is very difficult to get an even spray pattern that will not look blotchy when backlit. They are also...
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    I cat remember the last time I used MDO for a...

    I cat remember the last time I used MDO for a permanent sign - but plenty for temporary stuff. When I used to use it a lot the there were some tricks to make it last.

    1. As Joe says - fill the...
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    small world

    Go figure, I started in Sammamish at my home before opening a shop down in Issaquah - The Sign Zone. I really wanted to just scale back and keep my customers but could not get over leaving 5...
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    I agree that dry is the best way but it takes...

    I agree that dry is the best way but it takes practice - applying enough pressure is sometimes a problem. Dont be afraid to get rough with it.

    If its hot and dry out you may be getting static...
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    New User - wholesale signs & routing

    I have seen plenty of sign forums that are really boring but this is really cool - combining all of my interests here together.

    I have a recently sold my commercial sign shop after 15 years to...
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