I've got pretty thin painted aluminum blanks and am using them for Real Estate A frame signs. They're light and they are 24" x 32" which is a good size. They are a tad too flimsy though. I need something light, inexpensive and can be glued. AND right away!
Thanks,
bob
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
What I meant was, something light, inexpensive and can be glued on to what I have. It also has to be to be about a quarter inch max thickness...
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
1/4" masonite or plywood glued with contact cement would be my first guess.
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
that might do it. for some reason i was just thinking of some type of U shaped plastic that could even clip on to the sides of these panels....
Posted by Sandy Baird (Member # 4773) on :
Bob,
Could you not put a 90 degree bend on all four sides of your sign blank. The bends would go a long way to stiffen the panel. A quarter inch bend should do it.
Sandy
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
Nah, Sandy the sign blanks already have rounded corners and I don't have a metal break. but you're right about the strength from a bend.
i just found some oak molding in the bin. this might just do the trick...
bp
I'm still open for suggestions though. I'm in the research and development stage...
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Hiya Bob, Just about any outdoor substrate would work ok. My first thought was in line with Si's and I would think that masonite or other hardboard would be fine. But, I think you could use corrugated plastic too. After all, isn't that how alumalite is made? The only problems I foresee are making sure you laminating both sides of the substrate with aluminum. And making sure whatever substrate you choose will stick to the aluminum without failure.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
i found some oak strips in the shop. They are about a 1/4 thick and 1/2 wide. I think they'll do the trick. Gluing them to a painted surface is my numero uno fear right now. I have liquid nails going and loctite brand of the same
Posted by Murray MacDonald (Member # 3558) on :
Bob,you got Gorilla Glue? Spray a little water on the aluminum, GG on the wood, clamp. Sticks like sh*t to a blanket. How about strips of Dibond instead of the oak? MUR
Posted by Bob Parsons (Member # 1034) on :
I do have Gorilla glue. Never thought of that for a non pourous surface. What I did on the prototype was rivets. I love rivets -- when I don't have to letter over them!
