I'm replacing an old sign which is hung with a french cleat made from 1x6's. The sign is 180 miles away and I'm installing the new one tomorrow. I took measurements of everthing, the sign is completed, and now I'm ready to put my half of the french cleat on the back of the sign. I want to leave the original half of the cleat that mounts to the building. (It appeared to be in good shape and the building is stucco) I guess the angles don't really "have to" be the same....about any angle would probably work and lock in well enough.
My question: Is there a "standard angle" normally used? If I remember right...it looked to be about a 50 degree angle.
Thanks, Tony
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Tony, I know of no standard angle. Usually you crank up the blade and rotate the angle and cut, knowing the two boards will marry. 180 miles is a long way to go for an install. I'm impressed. I truly hope it will be a lovely and inspiring drive. I can imagine getting there and discovering the item I forgot and needing to improvise. Best of luck.
Posted by Tony McDonald (Member # 1158) on :
Thanks Rick...I didn't figure there was a standard, I can get the angle close so it should work fine. I will wait to install the bottom cleat to the sign till I get there.
I know 180 miles is a long way but have been doing a lot of wholesale work for this company since I got a large format printer. Now they are updating "their" signs on their building and I'm giving it a little extra. (plus he's my brother .... and they have casinos near by)
p.s. the last time I went up there, about three days before hand I was collecting needed tools and putting them in a pile.
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