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Mark Perkins
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I sold my first HDU sign and I'm having it routed out of 15lb 2" Sign Foam. I'm having a brain fart this morning and can't remember how to post the design here, but one part of it will end up with some 1/8" inch wide lines....am I asking for trouble or should I redo the design with thicker lines? The company routing the sign says it should work but he hasn't done any with that much detail.

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Mark Perkins
Performance Signs &
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Eunice, Louisiana
"The heart of Cajun
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We route signs using a V-groove bit, generally 110 degree. It is best to have a minumum of at least the 1/8". A little wider is better- because if the substrate isn't perfectly flat, once the sign is primed and painted, those fine details won't show up.

Diane Balch

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Balch Signs
1045 Raymond Rd
Malta, NY 12020
518 885-9899
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Tom & Kathy Durham
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The problem with thin lines is, if raised they are really easy to break off even when working on the sign. Routed in there should not be any problems. Height and complexity is the biggest concern with the design. Even letters with thin serifs are a pain. Love to see the design

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Tom & Kathy Durham
House Springs, MO

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Mark Perkins
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I'd post it Ernie but I can't find the link for residents to put a file on this server.....grrrrr I know it's here somewhere LOL after seeing Robert Beverly's sign at the Coup Du Main I'm going to use smaltz on the background, how deep do you normally route when using them?

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Mark Perkins
Performance Signs &
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Eunice, Louisiana
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if you send it to me, I'll post it for you, or send back a link so you can add it to the top of the thread.

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Doug Allan
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Here's the pic for Mark. Nice!

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Mark Perkins
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Thanks Don. The partners in the firm can't make up their mind on if they want the semi circles routed or not.....last I heard they were going to let the wives decide [Dunno] They like the way Sign Gold looks but also loved the sign foam sample with the Dura Shine finish, anyone have a suggestion for a nice gold paint to mix with the dura shine?

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Mark Perkins
Performance Signs &
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Eunice, Louisiana
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Dave Sherby
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One Shot metalic gold is way too dark. Metalic brass is much better, but large areas get patterns that can be interesting, or weird, and you never know how its going to look. I've had it change as the epoxy is firming up.

Boy, if you could Dura finish and then gild it. Sweet!

But remember, even if you Dura Finish, then paint the One Shot Brass, then clear, you're still saving labor and ending up with a better product than paint alone.

While I was at the Tomahawk meet, One Shot introduced a new 2 part clear they will have available in less than a month. It is grafiti proof, UV blocker and long lasting. Can't wait to try it.

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Dave Sherby
"Sandman"
SherWood Sign & Graphic Design
Argyle TX 76226

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