How are we dealing with supplies getting hard to find? I found an obscure monument supply place three thousand miles away that had a roll of the sandblast rubber I wanted. I wanted some red reflective vinyl and they wanted to sell me a 50' log. Seems the sign supplier are all geared toward selling wrap material. Lettering colors are not on the shelves any more for many. I remember when going to McLogan's was like going to a super market for groceries. We'd grab a cart and walk around loading it. Paints, charcoal sticks, rolls of paper, roller covers, fitches and flats and quills, opaque projectors,ladder jacks. They had all we needed in stock. Also, supplies were the same price for everyone.They didn't look up your shop to determine what price chart you fit before giving a number. I sure miss that.
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
Other than prices raising dramatically, the only thing I notice is that when I call I always get a trainee. The call goes long because they are not at ease with the catalogue (computer screen) or have never heard of what I'm asking for.
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Aluminium sign blanks seen to always be on back order.
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
I understand Matthews has stopped making One Shot.
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
Whoa! Does Matthews own it now? I thought it was owned by PPG, or is Matthews a part of PPG? Anybody got the straight scoop?
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Maybe Matthews is a re-seller. Regardless, it looks like they are discontinuing sales.
[ April 29, 2022, 07:13 PM: Message edited by: Duncan Wilkie ]
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
I spoke this week with someone who had talked with Matthews and they assured her that One Shot was just having some problems getting some chemicals. Only affects a few colors. Chinese source of course. No shut down plans.
Posted by shon lenzo (Member # 1364) on :
One shot just isn’t what it used to be
Posted by shon lenzo (Member # 1364) on :
I am actually going to try the ancient techniques of using inner tubes of old truck tires and rubber cement soon if I can’t find some good sandblasting resist / What about the photosensitive resist / can it work for deeper blasting or only etching ? Also- if anyone knows where there is some sandblast masking - please send me a message ! Thanks
