Big Squeegee Tools

[dcbevins 340]

I am a bit bewildered by all the different Big Squeegee tools.  I am still viewing YouTube vids.

 

There are laminator, cradle, cut vinyl, and yard sign tools in a variety of sizes.  

 

What I am hoping is something to make masking easier, and maybe alleviating the need for a tape roller.  Also I think these might be used in applying the graphics.  My cutter can hold up to a 48" roll.  Something that I could use to deal with say a large wall graphic would be nice, but versatile enough for smaller applications.

 

I currently can't output photo or printed material only having the cutter.  I am not laminating.  If I get say a fat juicy Roland print cut, laminating might be needed.  So being versatile enough to handle that would be a boon.  I am not sure one of these can replace a regular laminator.

 

I just did 24 double sided campaign signs on 24"x18" coroplas with cut vinyl.  I manually pulled the application tape by hand, (had a helper hold the tape for some.)  Stooping over left me with a sore back!  I am looking at the Big Squeegee as less painful and quicker method.

 

What Big Squeegee do you guys recommend I try and what size?  Can I apply the tape and the graphics with these?  Does it allow for better alignment/placement?  Could I some how apply a large wall graphic in one swoop?  Any other tips or usage ideas for these things?

 

I wan't to get one at least, but might go for two if they could be super useful.  Which one(s)?

 

I am eyeballing these, though this listing doesn't seem to to list all sizes and models.

 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_office-products?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Big+Squeegee&node=1064954

 

 

[Wildgoose 4,200]

I use the cut vinyl tool. Absolutely love it! There is a small learning curve but with just a bit of practice app tape is now a one man basically risk free maneuver. I use it on everything from 24" down to as small as my 10" rolls. I have taped off things as long as 16ft long. The trick is to get lined up straight and be sure there are no warbles at the start. I burn about 8" of app tape on most installs being sure of the actual roll direction. If I have something really long I run a little farther like 12"-15" to get a good edge to line up with a clear ruler. 

[Wildgoose 4,200]

If you are doing yard sings just run a whole string of them and app tape the whole string or however long you're comfy with and the wasted end has less impact per sign. 

[BannerJohn 1,324]

This is the only one I use and it works for everything.

[pshawny 410]

I use the same one that BannerJohn uses, but in the 26" size. That, along with an application tape roll holder at the end of the tape is the perfect setup. I can apply tape to 24" wide vinyl in a matter of seconds.

[dcbevins 340]

Thanks for the input.

 

Are you using something like this pshawny?  http://www.uscutter.com/APPRoller-Tape-Application-Roller

 

I generally have smaller roles of transfer tape than the size I am using so I end up making two passes.  Will a BS be useful when my tape isn't as wide as the graphic and I have to do multiple passes or should I just start getting bigger tape?  I am tending toward the Big Squeegee Cut Vinyl/Tape Applicator Tool, 32", but the 18" Rivet/Dent tool looks like it would be easier to wield for smaller things.   Would both be redundant?

[Jay2703 704]

I made my own. 18" wide piece of .08" aluminum with the loop part of the velcro across the end.

[pshawny 410]

I started with that one and graduated to the Weber Made double shaft.

[SeeJaysPlace 476]

here is the lastest job i need my 24 inch BIG SQUEEGEE

it was 24 by 9 feet

 

[Wildgoose 4,200]

Thanks for the input.

 

Are you using something like this pshawny?  http://www.uscutter.com/APPRoller-Tape-Application-Roller

 

I generally have smaller roles of transfer tape than the size I am using so I end up making two passes.  Will a BS be useful when my tape isn't as wide as the graphic and I have to do multiple passes or should I just start getting bigger tape?  I am tending toward the Big Squeegee Cut Vinyl/Tape Applicator Tool, 32", but the 18" Rivet/Dent tool looks like it would be easier to wield for smaller things.   Would both be redundant?

I have the 26" and rarely feel like I am missing the wider tool. I use it on skinny stuff too but may invest in the 18inch one of these days just because it would fit better on smaller stuff. 

[dcbevins 340]

I ordered the 32" cut vinyl and the 18 inch rivet dent.  They will be here in a few days.  Woo hoo.