slice&dice

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    #16

    ...that is a copyrighted design belonging to Roush Fenway Racing... You must have their written permission to reproduce it. 16.EPS
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    Sign Blazer buttons

    ... and the solution was...?
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    Software

    INKCUT might work, but you have to be using InkScape. http://sourceforge.net/projects/inkcut/
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    Sign Blazer buttons

    My version (UK) doesn't have a Jog feature at all, but I really wonder why it's even important ----- if I want to adjust the vinyl position or the cutter head location relative to the vinyl, I'll do that right on the cutter itself with the ORIGIN button.
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    PLEASE! Looking for a No Parking Template

    Fonts and selection of the right ones is what separates the men from the boys in this business. A good sign guy needs to know fonts like the back of his hand. For the past two years since I've opened my sign-making shop, I've primarily used the fonts that were installed with SignBlazer, with the rare exception when a client has requested I match their existing specialized font style. (Sofachrome was the most recent one) Parking signs are done with Helvetica Medium as a rule. By the way, SignBlazer has a ton of existing traffic signs & sign symbols (incl. Handicap) within the DRAW menu--Library.
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    PLEASE! Looking for a No Parking Template

    Honestly, I don't even understand this thread at all. To make the "red band" all you have to do is draw a regular border, with radius corners. In SignBlazer, this is accomplished by using the DRAW menu -- Border -- (and right-clicking to define the rounded corner style). As for wording -- just use Helvetica and say whatever you want to say. "Reserved Parking for CEO" "Employee of the Month Parking Space" "Fire Lane" and the ever-popular
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    New guy

    Whit, Whelcome. Are you using SignBlazer?
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    Expanding...

    USCUTTER is offering info -- Join their webinar --- http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/40922-opportunity-for-innovation-dye-sublimation-webinar/?p=316357
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    New auto decal

    With the incredible success of "Duck Dynasty" TV show, this one should be becoming more and more popular --
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    Anyone on here print corrugated yard signs?

    I've seen MyUSABanner.com on craigslist advertising their ability to do printing directly onto coro for really cheap --- $1.79 each. Under four bucks for full color. 100 200 1 color 1.94 1.79 2 color 2.87 2.25 3 color 3.61 2.73 Full 4.98 3.69
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    Question about Cutter connection

    Highly unlikely the ordinary USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor cable will work. However, those things are all over eBay for a lot less than 15 quid. http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB2-0-to-RS232-Serial-9-Pin-Male-Converter-DB9-Connector-Adapter-for-Desktop-PC-/140991430007 $3 shipped from Hong Kong
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    Tablet anyone?

    SignBlazer certainly will not install onto any mobile OS. http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/37740-tablet-anyone/?p=287592
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    router & coroplast?

    I have a rotozip, it's quite hard to follow along lines with it, because it wants to ROTATE all the time. My main use for the rotozip is to slice through acrylic panels (using a special bit, called a "Sabrecut" especially for hard plastics). This type of hand-held scroll saw seems cool --
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    What do you store your weeding tools in?

    A shallow cardboard box. By the way, I transfer my wet app fluid from the large bottle into a small one that has a misting pump (like a perfume mister) -- the regular sprayers put out too much fluid and I prefer a fine spray coverage.
  15. Animals? I would start with the animal vectors that are included for free within the Draw menu LIBRARY of SignBlazer Elements. That Library also contains many other cuttable items, including Street Signs, Mason Crosses, Commerce Graphics, etc. http://www.mystat.com/Signblazer.zip
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    what crazy font is this?

    I wonder if it's even a font, looks more like graphic art.
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    Text in shapes

    We're gonna give him a sweet cake !!!!
  18. Multiple postings in different threads, same cryptic request.
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    Text in shapes

    Just choose the two colors using the CONTROL key when in the cutting manager (shape is one color, font is another) By the way, this is called a "reverse" (where you pick the letters out, leaving the background intact).
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    Why I hate selling on Craigslist.

    CL is brutal. "Is your item still available?"
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    Newbe Question

    I recently purchased a used MH 34" cutter for under $100. My software of choice is SignBlazer Elements, which has drivers for virtually all machines out there in the market today. What are you going to be using the cutter for?
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    Coroplast parking signs?

    Sintra is one of the best substrates on the market today. It comes in colors, it's sturdy, but easily cuts with a utility knife (multiple scores). I order the 4x8 sheets and slice & dice 'em. Love it.
  23. Motors do fail sometimes, and this one sounds like yours has given up the ghost. If you are desperate for a replacement, you can order an MH 24" cutter right now, it will be in your hands by mid-week. $280. What's the decal job worth to you?
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    Coroplast parking signs?

    Coroplast just looks cheap. Use Sintra.