Neuromax 97 Posted July 21, 2011 I have a customer who wants me to make some small signs for his yard shaped like a ADT security sign but to have a decal saying to not leave dog poop in his yard LOL. What should I use for a sign blank? I need something I can cut easily with tools around the garage or if I could buy blanks for a low cost that would be great too. It needs to be about to stay outdoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2CT Media 25 Posted July 21, 2011 Coroplast is easily cut to shape with a knife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neuromax 97 Posted July 21, 2011 Coroplast is easily cut to shape with a knife. Yes but he doesn't want that and he wants something that will last several years which is where I am having a problem finding what to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted July 21, 2011 maxmetal you can cut it with a saw just like wood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2CT Media 25 Posted July 21, 2011 Or you can go with Alumacore, Corrugated plastic with a sheet of aluminum bonded to it. You can cut this with a OLFA UltraMax Knife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted July 21, 2011 ACP Panels. Aluminum bonded to a composite core. Cheap, Ridgid and they last. IMO as good or better than allumacorr for some applications 4' x 8' sheets start at less than 35 bucks a piece. Cuts easy with a knife, just score and snap. Available in a array of colors and finishes and also in various thickness for your specific application Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2CT Media 25 Posted July 21, 2011 Be careful what brand ACP you buy, We got a few panels that swelled and cracked. It was probably just a bad batch but be careful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted July 21, 2011 Be careful what brand ACP you buy, We got a few panels that swelled and cracked. It was probably just a bad batch but be careful. Never had a problem, in the few hundred I have gone thru. I use it alot. I can rip thru 25 sheets in a week doing realty signs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapper 30 Posted July 21, 2011 I'd use Celtec... can be cut with a utility knife... saw or whatever. For small signs like parking and such works great. Here is a 12X16" sign made of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
