Cool Tools from the November/December issue

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Cool tools and other neat stuff
Tools, materials and services to make your life easier
Profits from pinstripes:
Don’t miss out
Speedy 400 from Trotec
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Trotec introduces the Speedy 400 laser engraving machine,
with a generously sized 39-by-24-in. working area and multifunctional table that allows for quick changes between tables.
For information, call 866-226-8505 or visit:
Our tape works as a stencil: tape it, paint it, peel it off--then
get paid for it! Get razor sharp painted on stripes. Make bends,
points, corners, and two tone stripes. Match and repair most
any pinstripes. Start today!
www.finessepinstriping.com
www.troteclaser.com
www.arkramos.com
www.arkramos.com
Beautiful sign painter fonts
Our fonts are created for sign artists, with the look and feel
of hand lettering. Choose from over 50 casual, decorative and
script fonts designed specifically for sign design. Improve your
layouts and set them apart from the others! Put your own
package together and order online today.
www.signfonts.com
Fast Change Frames
Simple, beautiful graphic display. Any size made fast, 1 or
1,000. Fast quotes, low pricing, US made. Call Alpina today at
1-800-915-2828.
fastchangeframes.com
Make laying gold leaf easier!
...with leafing tools from W&B Gold Leaf, LLC, makers of
Wehrung & Billmeier Roll Gold. We offer gilder’s tips, knives,
cushions for surface and glass gilding, wheels for roll gold,
mop brushes for skewing, agate burnish stones—everything
for the gilder! Call today at 920-459-8206.
www.wbgoldleaf.com
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Wholesale to the trade
Industrial CNC:
CNC Routers for Sign Makers Dimensional signs and letters, wood carving, aluminum
cutting, acrylic, stencils, FCOs, V-carved letters, fabrication and
more. Industrial CNC has the best machine for the professional
sign maker. Complete CNC Router systems from $6500. Free
lifetime tech support. Easy. Affordable. Industrial.
Manufacturers of the highest quality carved, dimensional and
sandblasted signs in the industry for over 25 years. We offer
fast turn-around, Matthews paint, digital printing, gold leaf,
custom metal fabrication, CNC, hand carving and project management. We welcome single sign orders to all-encompassing
campus sign projects. Serving all USA and Canada.
860-861-7434 sales@newenglandcarvedsigns.com
www.newenglandcarvedsigns.com
Gravograph’s fastest laser engraving
solution: the LS1000XP
With working speeds up to 157 ips the LS1000XP is optimized
for cutting and decorating materials like acrylic, foam, plastics,
fabric and wood. Available with print and cut registration and
40 – 150 watts of power. Visit www.gravograph.us for more
information or call 1.800.843.7637.
www.gravograph.us
www.industrialcnc.com Made in the USA
Why pay more, -0 +2 tolerance. Acrylic balls available in White,
Black, Grey and Clear, plus Stainless Steel and Brass finishes.
Quantity discounts available. We also offer the EZ Bit for drilling. Call for details.
www.brailleballs.com
Engraving materials samples
from Rowmark
Rowmark is the leading manufacturer of sheet plastic for the
signage, engraving and awards markets. Rowmark’s Material
Sample Kit features blank samples of Rowmark’s most popular
materials for laser marking and rotary engraving, as well as
valuable tips and tricks when fabricating Rowmark materials.
Request your FREE copy today at samples@rowmark.com!
www.rowmark.com
Better Color, Better Transfer
Better Protection
Prime Sublimation transfer paper, tissue paper and ink are
engineered for the most demanding sublimation applications.
If you are a wide format dye sublimation user, call us today at
877-550-5590 | 734-688-0755 to learn how you can improve
your workflow, reduce operating costs and improve image
quality.
www.primesublimation.com
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Cool tools and other neat stuff
MultiCam:
the ultimate CNC solution
MultiCam’s new CNC knife offers fully programmable 360-degree rotational capabilities to the graphic arts, digital printing,
packaging and textile industries. Optional cutting heads
include oscillating, drag, kiss-cut, pizza wheel, creasing and
bevel. Its compact design is available in a single or dual-knife
configuration.
www.multicam.com
Duets by Gemini
Duets by Gemini is a product line of premium engraving, ADA
and architectural sign substrates manufactured by Gemini.
The extensive product lineup includes: DuetsTactiles™ for ADA
and appliqué, Laser Indoor, Laser XT Outdoor / Indoor, Laser XT
Reverse, Rotary Indoor and DuetsContours™ flexible engraving
substrate. Duets is available in-stock nationwide through the
Duets Partner Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading
engraving distributors. For more information, visit:
DuetsByGemini.com
Wholesale printing for the trade
Don’t turn down printing orders and miss easy profits. Email
us at mail@johnsstudio.com for fast quotes on business cards,
New
Sign•Foam4
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stationery,
political and
job site
yard signs,Technology
magnetic signs,
A dream to machine, ultra-smooth, fast finishing
banners, decals and more. John’s Studio Wholesale, Batavia,
Discover Sign•Foam4, the ultimate artist’s sign board for
What’s more, its finer cell structure at lower densities
dimensional signage and displays. Available in 15- and 18to others’ higher-density products. The
NY. 800-433-5545
prints
fortheyouisadvantages
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wholesale
pricing.
lb. densities,
this next-generation material
provides
of Sign•Foam4’s
tighter microcell texture
crisp, clean edges and detailed definition that you demand
– plus so much more. Its advanced microcell technology
produces an exceptionally fine, grain-free surface that
minimizes sanding, and greatly reduces priming, painting
and finishing time. Imagine, ultra-smooth painted finishes
with fewer coats and less process labor.
include:
www.johnsstudiowholesale.com
Sign•Foam4’s tough-yet-refined cell structure accommodates virtually any design you envision, whether milled
by machine, carved by hand, or sandblasted. It’s a superb
board for CNC-machining finely detailed designs and
lettering, and nearly invisible surface textures.
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Boards that are easier to machine
Crisper, cleaner, stronger edges
Finer, more intricate 3-D details
Excellent small-shape durability
Ultra-smooth surfaces with less work
Faster, more precise hand carving
Less filling, sanding, priming and painting
Greater endurance in outdoor applications
Wood-like shavings vs. dust when machining
New SignFoam 4:
Faster finishing, more detail
We are very impressed with the improved surface finish of 15-pcf Sign•Foam4 – both on the router table, and
in hand carving and grinding. It fills well, holds edges, and provides a fantastic finish with fewer coats. On
the very first sign we created with Sign•Foam4, we only needed one coat of primer on the background. The
new product is also easier to clean up: It creates thin shavings instead of dust when we machine it, and when
sanded, it leaves behind a fine powder that’s static-free. We have used Sign•Foam since the product was
released, and we will continue to use it because of its quality and availability.”
Bruce Janssen, The Wood Shop,
Boyne City, MI • www.thewoodshop.com
WBP-000: $9.00 | WBP-00: $9.50 | WBP-0: $10.00
WBP-1: $10.50 | WBP-2: $11.00
Mack’s new Black Widow scroller
The Wizard Black Widow is the latest scrolling brush from
Mack Brush and Steve “The Wizard” Chaszeyka. Developed for
maximum control and response, to the specs of a veteran scroll
striper, it holds the line and delivers beautiful results. If you use
scroll striping, you’ll love this brush! Call us at 517-849-9272
or visit our website for a distributor near you.
www.mackbrush.com
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Free CNC bit catalog
The Best Bits!
The Lowest Price!
All in Stock!
Visit us at:
www.cncbits.com
The finer cell structure of the new Sign Foam4 high density
board makes finishing easier and gives you more detail, so
there’s no need to pay for higher density board. It doesn’t even
need primed for many jobs. And Sign Foam4 makes wood-like
shavings—not dust—when you machine it. Choose from
15- or 18-lb. density.
www.signfoam.com
Wholesale digital printing and
screen printing
Compact tapper delivers big results
The Accu-Tapper easily taps 0-80 to ¼-20 in. steel, aluminum
and plastic with no clutches to adjust and virtually no tap
breakage. Chamfers, die-threads, and taps blind holes precisely,
too. Tap stud mounts quickly, easily and accurately!
We beat any price! We’ll put our 35 years of experience to
work on your digital printing and screen printing on any
material. Start selling yard signs, t-shirts and color prints at
great markups! Send your specs to North Metro Signs, 866674-6109, steve@northmetrosigns.com.
www.northmetrosigns.com
Install banners better!
BannerSpring delivers easy installations and change-outs:
flawless, wrinkle-free appearance; durable and proven on large
wallscapes and billboards. It replaces grommets and bungees,
with no tear-thru or rips.
www.lindsignspring.com
www.accutapper.com
15 Densities
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Up to 24" thick
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Made in the USA
About Gemini
Gemini, a family owned company, is an industry leader with
over 50 years of sign product manufacturing experience,
including dimensional letters, logos, plaques, and custom
plastic sheet extrusion. With seven manufacturing sites across
the USA, Canada and Mexico, Gemini’s products are backed by
an industry-leading guarantee. For more information, visit:
Apply application tape quickly,
effortlessly and flawlessly!
The WEBERmade is the easiest solution for applying
application tape to vinyl. Used in thousands of shops, this
essential tool makes it quick and easy for one person to apply
application tape. Try it at no risk—your satisfaction is 100 %
guaranteed.
Cuts, routs, and blasts easier than wood, yet lasts INDEFINITELY.
www.webermade.com
www.precisionboard.com
Make money pinstriping!
The Real Gold 22k gold leaf
vinyl upgrade is easy to sell
“Mr. J’s” pinstriping kit, complete with an Xcaliber striping
brush, paint, stencils, 90-minute video and more will get
you striping in a hurry. Visit our site online for fonts, clip art,
lettering and pinstriping brushes, supplies, how-to books and
videos. Get our free catalog! 201-935-7010 Fax: 973-278-7889
Real GOLD 22k genuine gold sign vinyl is a high-profit upgrade
that’s easy to sell for truck and boat graphics. Clients love the
look and the 15-year guaranteed durability. Choose from four
finishes in non-printable, thermal printable and solvent inkjet
printable films.
www.xcaliberart.com
www.realgoldinc.com/goldvinyls
Precision Board Plus HDU
Substrate for Sign Making
GeminiSignProducts.com
Creative Signmakers of America
The CSA is an online forum for creative signmakers designed
to be a resource to those who are passionate about their work
and willing to share ideas and information with others. A wide
variety of sign topics are covered, and numerous step-bysteps and videos are available. The forum is free to registered
members.
www.creativesignmakers.com
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