They're likely using extira or medex MDF. Extira is actually rated for exterior use. Medex is essentially designed to build cabinets out in areas where moisture is a concern. It's most likely they...
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They're likely using extira or medex MDF. Extira is actually rated for exterior use. Medex is essentially designed to build cabinets out in areas where moisture is a concern. It's most likely they...
What I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B95RERM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only a few bucks more than ball valves but easier to use and should last longer.
Double check the size of the letters vs distance chart. My gut says this sign might not be effective.
Without knowing the size or use it's hard to help but my gut says you should be cutting a master and having it molded and mass produced. There are a bunch of different types of waxes that machine...
The first thing to mention is, this process depends heavily on what kind of paint you use. Some paints dry faster. Some paints stick better. Some paints go on smoother. I've found this process...
Thanks for the kind words and input from everyone. Joe, I used a lot of your recommended construction techniques. I've found they've worked well for me. At this point I'm stacking and gluing PVC...
With a router there are two ways people recommend cutting aluminum.
1. Fast and multiple passes. You might run at 100+ipm but only take .02"-.05" per pass.
2. Slow and deep. You need a...
If 4x8 is the goal, I think you need to seriously test the following: Tiling (as you've mentioned). Outsourcing the work to a local company with a Kern laser. Direct UV printing.
If you want a laser, buy a laser. While both machines are CNC's, their construction and design are completely different. Lasers are designed to be built as light and strong as possible so the head...
Fairly confident I left a decent chunk of money on the table on this job or simply am running too high of a cost to produce this type of sign. I'm looking for what you'd charge and how you would...
Given the fact you don't have masking, I would definitely recommend not spraying the paint for the letters. You absolutely want to use a brush to minimize the mess. Cleaning up spray paint means...
I've found this to be a tricky market. Around here there is a company that I actually buy most of my sheet goods from. Their cutting prices are cheap. Their quality is just okay, but it's so...
Modern Masters makes a UV clear coat which you can brush/roll/spray. Otherwise, automotive clear coat is generally speaking the best/most reliable clear coat that I know of. A local autobody shop...
1. I think your sign is too small. People often forget that signs are supposed to be functional. Too many people make signs with small letters that cannot be read while traveling 45mph all while...
Everyone has their own process that works well for them. Generally speaking with house paint (especially latex)
Sand, Prep, Clean, and then paint. I strongly recommend sanding, but rolling...
I'd recommend finding a carved sign you like and posting it. Then people can give you advise on how to adapt that style to your logo.
You can carve your logo a bunch of different ways. You could...
How fast were you moving? My opinion is you needed to slow down. Looks like the machine was constantly trying to get up to speed and thus caused a jerky motion.
As far as I know, Vectric and Corel do this poorly. I have a software called Gravostyle, which is designed for engraving, that does a brilliant job at both keeping the text the same height and...
ACM cuts very easily so any cutter will do. If you're cutting with an up cut, put the good side down to the spoil board.
I use a lot of 1/8" bits because they are cheap and work just fine. I...
If they're talking about Gemini, then it's really hard to beat their pricing as a wholesaler. Acrylic is just too damn expensive and hold down for lettering can be a pain in the ass compared to a...
Assuming you're using V-Carve Pro or the ShopBot version, when you program the toolpaths, it will tell you the depth. I've used Magnate 120* v-bits and I feel they are worth the money. Can buy them...
I bought a piece of 1" 20lbs DUNA HDU for a panel about the same size as yours. Once it was in my hands, I knew it was a mistake and got a piece of 1" PVC instead. The only reason I considered HDU...
I would look into adjusting your feed and rpm. It does seem like you're either spinning too fast or moving too slowly. I'd also strongly recommend that you stop using Windex. It's not the right...
The generic name for that material is ACM (aluminium composite material). Many people make it. Dibond is the "Kleenex" of ACM. Many other people make ACM, and it's often much cheaper than Dibond. ...
Fixing up that sign is a job for someone desperate for work or a shop that likes to crank out work. As far as I can tell, that's not you.
I'd call them up and say something along the lines of you...