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What is the best method to install a sign with no visible screws on the face of it? I have one 2x6 for indoors and two 4x8s for outdoors to install, all made from Dibond.
I looked for an installation system to buy but seem to be unable to locate it.
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Hi Lotti This subject has been visited a few times here. You can probably do a search and find all the answers. Double faced tape is an option, depending on the surface. Call me. MUR
-------------------- Murray MacDonald OldTime Signs 529 Third Ave S Kenora, ON. P9N 1Y3 oldtimesigns@gokenora.com Posts: 781 | From: Kenora, ON | Registered: Jan 2003
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i've used vhb with good results, but i've also had it fall right off dibond,i have found auto body foam molding tape works very well in some instances, ever try to pull moldings off a car? Pretty tough stuff, panel clips are great, i use them alot especially on thicker substrate that will hold screws
-------------------- Pete Payne Willowlake Design/Canadian Signcrafters Bayfield, ON
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Just slow down there texan... The dude was handicapped! He actually threw french fries in his face before buttin'.
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-------------------- Jack Wills Studio Design Works 1465 E.Hidalgo Circle Nye Beach / Newport, OR Posts: 2914 | From: Rocklin, CA. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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French cleats, Dutch hangers, yep... build em yourself or get the Panel Clips from Brooklyn Hardware, Portland OR 503-232-1151
I use their "King Clips" on some pretty heavy substrate. Dimensional HDU with Iron Copy and other stuff. They're aluminum extrusion and I just drill 'em and epoxy short lags into the backer on the substrate. Like Pete said, auto body moulding tape works great too. All my best!
-------------------- Dave Shirk Fitting Finishes Signs & Embroidery 78 Apache Trail South Fork, CO 81154 Posts: 16 | From: South Fork, Colorado, USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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yes, nice visual Ray... & they can just be cut on your own table saw. They can also be almost as long as your sign & although screwing is not an option with dibond... the body moulding tape could work if the cleat was a smooth surface, like 1/2" pvc.
I need to buy a bunch of panel clips, so I followed that link & looked at suppliers... before I even noticed pete on this thread, I saw the Canadian Signcrafters was listed as a supplier. Since they were the only supplier I recognized on the list, that also supported Letterville, I decided I'd have to give them a call.
Then I read Pete's reply, & was suprised he didn't mention his company as a source, so I hope he still carries them.
Otherwise, Brooklyn Hardware sounds like an option... but I'll try Canadian Signcrafters first, (f they can sell to the US) Phone: 1-800-663-9753
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Pete, I sent an email through the link in your post, but it bounced back. I don't know if that link is out of date, or it just didn't happen to work this time for me.
My email was as follows:
Pete, I need to get several sets of clips to have on hand. Can I buy them from you? If so, how much are they? Are they cheaper by the dozen?
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Panel clips screws and weldon construction adhesive works great indoors and outdoors.
-------------------- Len Mort Signmaker1.com 11 Juniper Drive Millbury, MA 508-865-2382 "A Good Business Sign, is A Sign of Good Business"(1957) Posts: 811 | From: Millbury, Ma | Registered: Dec 2006
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