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    Securing Max Metal to Aluminum

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    Use .125 and weld them. That's the only guaranteed way they'll stay together.

    I'd guess these will be place in yards. Most new homes have sprinkler systems. I used a VHB tape on a directional project 10 years ago. The tape was supposed to hold up. It failed miserably. The best 3M could come up with,was. The water hitting the sun heated signs. Caused the metal to expand/contract too quickly. Which caused the metal to work its way off the tape.

    Needless to say, I don't trust VHB tape. I do use Lords on rare occasions. But only for interior signs.

    Install Channel Letters Without A License Now

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    I'm envisioning a weatherproof surge protector power strip raceway/wireway contraption. Not too worried here. How many customers own a sign crane, tools, and the ability to do basic construction work? Permitting could be an issue. They'll still need a dedicated outlet ran, if this is truly plug in and play. I'm sure they'll sell some direct. Just curious to see their system. Not on their website I could find.

    Accounting/Job costing software?

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    Call me old fashioned. I do it all long form, for most custom jobs. Material list, shop labor time, install time. Add my mark ups, and I'm done. This way I get involved, and know the job inside and out.

    I run a upright inch formula on standard channel letters, plus install variable.

    I don't let anyone else quote a job. Unless it's a simple vinyl job, then the wife deals with it.

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    MET vs UL or MET & UL - The Electric Sign Industry

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    Like I said in another thread a few years ago. MET was dang near impossible to get a straight answer from. Their pricing was all over the place. It seemed like their sign program was understaffed, and disorganized. I tried to give them a chance at my business. But I never had that warm cozy feeling with them. Choosing a listing company that fits your needs is important. They're a vital link in your product. I'm very happy with UL.

    Ladder trucks vs standard bucket?

    in Cranes, Buckets, & Trucks

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    Thanks. I'd like to buy a cab & chassis and mount the both the lift and the body. We would like do most of it in our shop, just not too sure what we'd be getting into...

    I did this at a company I used to work for. It was an old Skyhook 115'(I think, or 113'..damn fishing pole that far out). Had electric, no PTO. We pulled it off with 2 forklifts. Whole deal is getting the bed plumb on new ride. You'd be surprised how much the bed/body distorts when removing. We pulled it off, took a few days.

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    UL Component Yes or No

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    I can tell you my UL inspector knows his neon components. We follow code 100%. When we have a question, we call him. He gets us the answer. Thankfully we don't bug him too often. But being a small shop. I have the luxury of employing knowledgeable people, who follow rules and codes. They are professionals, and know their paychecks depend on everyone here doing the right thing. It costs more to be compliant. This cost does get passed on to the customers. I don't get every job I bid. But I will not cut corners, or use cheap products.

    WOW! This just gets under my skin...

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    Good riddance! There's enough Wolves masquerading as Sheep in our industry. Their entire pitch/scam hit a nerve with me from day one. I'm sorry, but building EMC's for the sign industry. Doesn't make you a sign expert. It makes you a parts supplier to the sign industry. Maybe in 20 years, there will be enough stupid people to make SignVine work. I'm glad there's a shortage of stupid people....

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