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Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:39 pm

Thanks Peter....

I've been looking at it for the last hour, dooh !

Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:32 pm

I have Corel draw x3 and photo paint
and for some reason can't remember how to convert colour to B&W

please excuse my numpty moment :lol1:

Thanks
Andrew

Thu Oct 02, 2008 10:24 am

http://www.apostrophe.fsnet.co.uk/

a bit "sad" but this might help !!!

Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:01 am

Hi Folks, I have a large panel(s) of 3mm diabond to fix to a good Fascia board (plywood) - I would normally use either coloured screws or screw caps but the customer wants "invisible" fixing ? Can I use VHB on a panel 2440 x 600mm, if so could someone recommend any particular, or perhaps t...

Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:26 am

Thanks for that Phil :cool:

Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:24 pm

has anyone got a number for an independent guy in the Midlands
to look at a poorly cutter

Thanks in advance
Andrew

Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:33 pm

Andrew, When i have a multicolour image with no background i print on inkjet dark, cut and weed then just use clear application tape as a carrier. As long as the printed image is totally dry ive had no probs at all. Dave Do you press the image on with tape holding all together ? my concern with doi...

Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:48 pm

I got my gear of Steve at custom carousels, he sells the ink and all the gear you can find him on google under red devil products or custom carousels, he showed us how to do it and it looked easy enough even though we haven't tried yet as were too busy. if we do soon we will let you know how it goe...

Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:33 pm

Thanks for that Steve,

It sounds the type of thing I'm looking to do.

Do you have any contacts to suppliers of equipment etc

Cheers
Andrew

Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:34 pm

Thanks for the reply Chris - I meant to explain.... We are cutting simple logos using the film Inkjet dark thro a Epson R1800 The reason I'm buying in the transfers is some of the multi coloured logos need no background, which I can't do with the inkjet dark - unless there is a application tape of w...

Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:46 am

I'm buying loads of "screen printed" transfers(supplied on a paper carrier) for sponsors logos on the front of soccer shirts etc, I'm at the point of thinking of producing my own but have no reference on - equipment needed, supplier of inks. Any information would be gratefully received, as...

Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:40 pm

Thanks for that George - better get saving up for this one ! :lol1:

Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:51 pm

Does anyone know if there is such a thing ?

any contacts would be very welcome

Thanks in Advance
Andrew

Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:50 pm

please not APS or Metamark :roll: or Europoint, very dissapointing :( Nice to see you back Andrew, hope business is good :) Thanks for that Martin, Europoint was one I was going to look at ! Business is going well , Thanks - but as a one man band things have been a bit " Hectic " doing mo...

Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:16 pm

Thanks for that Buddy !

Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:02 pm

I never have ANY problems with 'William Smith'. Really good to deal with. They do 5-7 Ritrama (nice stuff to use) and also 3M materials. The BRANDED P200 application tape is really good...and cheap too! Delivery is next day by TNT, and the check at the time of order what stock levels are so no nast...

Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:01 pm

Andrew We have had great service from William Smith. We are also starting to use Hexis and they seem good so far... May I ask - Why not Metamark or APS? Luke APS - everytime I order the prices change ! Metamark - their accounts dept....well they couldn't run a p*ss up in a brewrey - IMHO ! :o

Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:27 pm

Is there such a thing ?

Can anyone recommend anyone - we just use 5-7yr stuff, bit of cast, window etch - nothing special

please not APS or Metamark :roll:

Cheers
Andrew

Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:43 pm

John Childs wrote:
Richard Urquhart wrote:but i now have a generator with me when i go out to fit jobs you do need a fair size one

Flash git.

John get your self to B&Q we got a small generator for less than £50 !
I have run a SDS drill off it, haven't tried the heatgun thou' !

Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:32 pm

Derek I use 10mm foamboard , I may be wrong but is correx a bit flimsey to take the knocks ? The standard size is 595 x 910mm As I said above big rad on the corners and recess on each vertical Using a router & template it takes me 1 hour to produce 12 boards and about 3 weeks to do the 4 colour ...

Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:34 pm

I supply a scaffold company with the panels - in 10mm Foamex
We use a template and router the shape (large radius corners - small recess either edge )
The frames he has already - from scaffold supplies

Hope this helps
Andrew

Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:29 pm

If you ungroup the design in Corel - Arrange - convert to curves

this should work, sometimes you will struggle to convert a "group"

Cheers
Andrew

Mon May 22, 2006 5:04 pm

I honestly think X3 is worth the upgrade for the trace alone - this time it actually works !

and a real handy create boundry tool

Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:59 pm

Hi Russ,
I do a lot of Glass engraving,
The cabinet was from Glass Scribe
A small silent compressor
Stencils can be cut from vinyl, but to get real detail I use a film from Crystal Galleries - using a UV lamp and a water wash out

Any questions ..... just fire away !

Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:51 am

Marcella,
after being recomended to Metamark by a few on the boards (yourself included ! ) I notice they do a paint mask in their speciality series (?)

Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:50 am

At present I have a freebie Vehicle outlines CD ( yes I can hear tight a*se from here - I'm from Yorkshire ! ), I have tried to cut graphics scaled from CD - fit graphics.....don't fit ! The Question is if I was to buy Brian's CD can I cut with confidence without ever measuring vehicle ? - It might ...

Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:04 pm

I'm so glad everything worked out the way we all prayed for

I hope the re union is everthing you could wish for !

Great News (hot)

Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:50 pm

Have you guys tried NFU, because I think it was Marcella who recomended them when I was recently looking, to be honest they kind of built a policy how I wanted it (within reason) at the same time saved me a packet !

Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:03 pm

I would use the contour tool, allow the blue to bleed your finished size.
:lol1:

Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:10 am

Thanks for the replies Guys n Gals. I think I must adopt the £50 deposit refundable against job Hugh I have put the watermark/copyright thing on but theres one or two round here don't really care, they will just carry on regardless ! I know where Jayne is coming from I had the very same just before ...

Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:45 am

Hi All, Over the last few weeks I have noticed I seem to have a quite a few customers coming with requests for ideas on vehicle graphics in particular....yes that's great. But they want my design input and artwork before committing. I have tried to agree a price before doing any kind of design, but ...

Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:40 am

NFU - did the trick this year - recommended by a few on the boards
saved me a small packet !
Cheers
Andrew :lol1:

Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:00 pm

Nobby,
We will sit down tonight , to pray for you and yours
Our thoughts are with you

Andrew

Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:40 am

Yes using Corel 12 , there is a feature Publish to PDF
No problem
Cheers
Andrew

Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:07 pm

Xpress in Derby
Magic Touch in Bedford
sorry I don't have the number but I'm sure if you gooogled ?

Cheers
Andrew

Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:29 am

Anyone one got any ideas where to look for Public liability and equipment insurance - I refuse to pay a increase of almost 25% even though I have never been anywhere near a claim....... maybe that's what I'm doing wrong ??
Thanks in Advance
Andrew

Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:35 pm

I'm with George on the coach bolts - a much more simple fixing

Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:52 am

Hi Martin, I'm based between Melton Mowbray and Nottingham, I have a small unit on a farm which seems to be working brilliant, because if the weather is poor when we do the vehicle graphics the landlord lets us use one of his workshops ( a aircraft hanger !) Self employment ........ lots of up and d...

Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:36 pm

Martin, Only Kidding the demo is on demos forum 09/05/05 fitting a free standing sign. These demos have really opened my eyes, I've been doing signs/graphics for almost 12yrs, only in the last 18 months on my own but after joining the boards I keep seeing things and thinking ....Yes I can do that, L...

Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:18 pm

Martin,
The story of my life..........
someone comes along with a BIGGER one !

Like the sign tho'

Cheers
Andrew

Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:44 pm

Whoops try this picture

Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:38 pm

Not a very exciting sign , however I've never attempted anything the involves digging and concrete !
Thanks to Rob's demo - yes, you are an inspiration....

Tue Nov 01, 2005 1:30 pm

This has been on the boards recently but APS catalouge states :
The Road Vehicles Lighting Regs. 1989
Red MUST be used on the rear
Any colour used on the sides
Any colour, other than red can be used on the front

Cheers
Andrew

Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:23 pm

Carrie,
Really like the plaque, when you say printed crests is that sublimation or printed on clear self ad ?

Andrew

Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:41 am

Sorry but it made me chuckle.....

Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:59 am

Hi Jay,
If the bain of your life is bubbles look at Rob's demo on laying dry I have been doing this stuff for the last 10 years or so but still picked up so many tips - particular from this demo.
I am now saving so much time

Good Luck
Andrew

Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:57 pm

Martin,
I really like the efects on the orange poster - I did a Christmas banner a few weeks ago it made me smile but then it is only "months away
Cheers
Andrew

Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:16 pm

Paul
Victory Design rang me this week with their "offers" and the mag was on the list @ about £5 : p.m. (610 wide) might be worth a call
Cheers
Andrew

Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:54 pm

Paul,
I would be more than pleased to show a customer a design as this, if he needs a quantity , get 'em printed I say !
I'm sure he will be delighted !
Cheers
Andrew

Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:54 pm

Thanks again All - Will try Victory on Monday.
Martin as you will note on a friday afternoon spelling is going with the amount of energy left !!
Cheers

Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:49 pm

Yes Chris, I'm currently looking for some of that !!

Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:29 pm

I'm struggling to find..... any ideas

Than

ks as Always
Andrew

Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:10 pm

Spot on !

Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:09 pm

We get our local "Chippie" to knock these up using clear perspex for the door front. If you know a good carpenter I'm sure he can help.
Let me know if you want a pic, I will take one in the village I live.
Cheers
Andrew

Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:04 pm

Yes Dave as stated in the APS cataloger
The Road Vehicles Lighting Reg. 1989
Red must be used to the rear
Any Co lour can be used on the side
Any co lour other than Red can be used on the front.

Food for thought on a Friday.......

Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:22 am

Thanks all for the replies, as I thought a bit of a potential mine field. Pete are you printing using the magic touch papers, I notice the minolta is one they are pushing ? Steve Thanks for the info I had looked at HP but unsure whether I can adjust the paper thickness as Dave mentions. Thanks Again...

Thu Oct 06, 2005 12:58 pm

Can anyone recommend a colour laser printer - There is so many out there. I know you get what you pay for but....if anyone out there is having particular fun with a certain model it would make life a bit easier !

Thanks in Advance

Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:11 pm

Carrie,
How old is the press?

Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:05 am

Mark
I can't speak about Laser, but I engrave Lead and all other types of Glass all the time Never had a problem with any types.
I use a sandblasting method
Don't really know wet her this will help you
Cheers
Andrew

Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:39 am

Thanks for the comments, I did offer the text in 2 lines - The Customer is always Right (Right?) Hinge at the top, The only bubbles were my fault where the squeegee overlapped, but whats a few pin pricks between friends ! The main advantage to me doing this dry was time - done and dusted in 1 hour :P

Mon Oct 03, 2005 2:21 pm

Thanks to Rob's Demo this is the first time I've tried anything as big as this Dry !
A nice "Clean" Van - design straight from a business card as Customer requested !
Your comments most welcome
Cheers

Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:26 am

Whoops try Mastering Layout !

Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:22 am

Matering Layout by Mike Stevens

Cheers

Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:44 am

Andy,
Thanks for the link to Mike stevens book, www.stonehouses.co.uk
ordered Friday 4pm - delivered Sat 8.30am. Super book, ideal for everyone, there is also a basic vinyl book on the site also. :thanks2:

Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:05 pm

You could try using a Tile drill , any decent hardware shop will help you out there. - Like a Hot

Knife thro' Butter

Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:29 am

Kev,
The Cabin will remain stationary

Thanks
Andrew

Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:44 pm

Good Afternoon All,
I have a panel of 10mm foamboard 2m x 750mm to fit directly onto a porta cabin, other than self tapers anyone got any better ideas ?
Many Thanks in Advance

Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:59 am

Thanks Guys,
The file is recieved as an acrobat file , ie seems to have changed itself in transit.
But I will try Gypsys second point later
Cheers

Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:55 am

Photo resist film : Crystal Galleries 01642 225799 or Glass Scribe 01349 867 088 I use both as my other side of bussiness is Glass Engraving

Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:58 am

Yes Dave, Outlook Express at both ends ??

Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:14 am

Good Morning All, I have a customer who supplies corel vectorised files to me to cut.( Lucky you I hear ! ) however he supplies them on floopies which are not always reliable, I thought I would able to accept emailed files but for some reason my machine turns them into Acrobat files, which are no go...

Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:18 pm

Robert, do you have number/web address for euro point ?
after seeing your demo , I need to try oracal
Cheers

Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:35 pm

You could try All print Supplies 01753 696977

Thu Aug 18, 2005 8:20 am

Thanks Guys, Yet again !!

Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:45 pm

Another really Basic one - I'm looking for a way of just taking the corner off, I've sanded off by hand in the past , but now have 30 boards to do and they need to be uniform.
Cheers

Mon Aug 15, 2005 2:32 pm

Thanks for that Tim, hadn't even thought of that ! :thanks:

Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:57 pm

Was that years or DAYS ???

Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:54 pm

Yes , Good point they probably will want to take them down ( considering the time it's took for them to make their minds up !)
They will be fixed to laminate slat wall paneling
Thanks

Mon Aug 15, 2005 12:10 pm

A bit basic this one,
I have a number of foamex panels (1000 x 350mm) inside a shop. Can anyone recommend a double sided self ad tape, I have dorotape cataloge but so many don't really know which to choose.
Thanks in Advance

Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:13 pm

I'm really not a sexist but I ha to chuckle

Thu Aug 11, 2005 2:28 pm

Thanks for the replies Guys plenty to go at there !! :thanks2:

Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:46 am

I'm looking for a supplier for blanks nothing really fancy, have had quotes from SMP but they seem to want all the profit from the job as well.
Many thanks

Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:24 am

Another Vote for the Summa, I have used a couple of different cutters over the years ( not graphtec ) I cannot sometimes believe how accurate the machine - within a couple of mm over a length of 6 or 7 meters. Also came with a 3 years on site warranty

Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:44 pm

I originate from Sheffield but somehow ended up in Melton Mowbray - The Land of the Pork Pie !!! ......long story

Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:44 pm

I originate from Sheffield but somehow ended up in Melton Mowbray - The Land of the Pork Pie !!! ......long story

Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:16 pm

Thanks for Welcome Guys, Over the last 12 years I have experience in basic sign-making , vehicles,shop fascias etc, it is only the last 12 months I have gone on my own I started life ( well, not life but you know !) as a glass engraver and run this in tandem with the sign business I am at present lo...

Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:35 pm

Just a quick hello to everyone out there, V impressed with forums site looking foward to the demos, because after 12yrs I'm stll learning something every week ! :cool:

Search found 87 matches

Changing a colour jpeg to b&W

Can I use VHB on a panel 2440 x 600mm?

is there a roland service engineer in the midlands please?

how do i go about screenprinting transfers please?

Does anyone know if there is photoluminesent vinyl ?

Re: Hassle free vinyl supplier ?

Your views on the hassle free vinyl suppliers out there!

Using Impact Outlines

Any ideas how to stop this.......

Just had my Insurance renewal ! - ouch !

Sign and Post - First attempt !

Some guys get all the best Jobs!

Frog Juice Suppier Anyone ?

Colour Laser Recomendation?

vehicle signage: country cleaners

A quick thanks to Andy G !

fixing a 10mm foamboard panel to a porta cabin?

can anyone help with exporting corel files please?

Rounding Corners on 5mm Foamex ?

Fixing Foamex Panels

Flower Shop Naming

Aluminium sign panel blanks supplier?

Hello from another Newbie !!