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Hi All, I've found a great way to see where the cutter has cut on a roll of vinyl. I was having a problem cutting around groups of copy the other day on white vinyl, and actually nicked a couple of letters. I thought of a trick I use when I spray a fade with Krylon paint, then weed. To see the letters that are cut, take a pounce bag and "lightly" rub it over the surface of the vinyl, it will reveal the letters. Producing much less eye strain, and less damaged letters. It work great when you have desenders like "g" & "y"s in a tight cutting area.
-------------------- Rob Thomas 3410 Ketcham Ct Beautiful Springs FL 34134 Posts: 965 | From: Bonita Springs, Florida USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Great tip Robert. Thanks. I will do that the next time I cut it off the plotter. The poorly planned (by me) lighting in the shop causes eye strain at the plotter. I have even cut right through a design.
-------------------- Kathy Joiner River Road Graphics 41628 River Road Ponchatoula, La.70454
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Kathy..regarding lighting... On my weeding table I have one of those gooseneck/drafting table lamps. I position it so that when I am looking at the vinyl I am weeding, I am looking right at the reflection of the light on the surface of the vinyl. I sit down to weed, by the way, so I can see that reflection (and because it is easier on the back.)
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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you have to be careful using pounce bags, it will make the transfer paper not stick so well if you are not careful. I do however do it, occasionally. Another thing is when I do a mask for awnings, I use a lot of talc on the vinyl before applying to the awning, allows the vinyl to release from the transfer paper better, and stick to the awning for painting. Bill
-------------------- Bill & Barbara Biggs Art's Sign Service, Inc. Clute, Texas, USA Home of The Great Texas Mosquito Festival Proud 10 year Supporter of the Letterheads Website www.artssigns.com "MrBill-" on the chat page MailTo:biggsbb@sbcglobal.net Posts: 1020 | From: Lake Jackson,Tx | Registered: Nov 1998
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Dave, thanks. I also sit to weed because I do have a back problem. I have an ergonomically correct drafting chair at the table. Maw Maw also has a magnifying lamp in place. Not only do I need the light, the magnification helps with fine weeding.
I missed ya at Duck Soup. I was gonna "Con" ya into showing me some prismatic vinyl lettering tips!
-------------------- Kathy Joiner River Road Graphics 41628 River Road Ponchatoula, La.70454
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