I have not heard of this before. What are the advantages of using ink on signs ..read more

Hey everyone I found some cheap Coloured Screws Online. We used to use Signgears however these are the exact same but cheaper and also work with masonary plugs (not sure if Signgears did). They offer different size packs 25s 50s 100s, they also offer a Starter Pack which I purchased first which was 20 of each colour and a Magnetic Screw Sleeve which helps hold the screw when they go in. They are... New Coloured Screws For Signage ..read more

Hi guys, does anyone know to export files from ucancam to mach3 software on my cnc. Also my old cnc had a control unit to run the cnc with a usb insert. Can I have this one my new machine ..read more

This novice would like to get opinions about the best device to use to make 4x6 aluminum memorial plaques for outside installations. I've looked at several router models, and while most mention use on aluminum, they really don't go into details. And almost all of their examples show use with wood. Is it reasonable to expect to use something like a 3018 hobbyist type router to be able to engrave these plaques. What depth of routing is it reasonable to expect? What point size is it... Aluminum memorial plaques ..read more

I’m trying to write a simple program the can be used to make cattle ear tags. Each tag has 3 or 4 lines of txt. The top is the date, the middle a 3 digit number and lines 3 and 4 the farm name. I am thinking if I use some type of converter for each number 0-9 I could string together paragraphs of g code to formulate the date and cattle number. As for the farm name I would just make that and enter it in as it is only changing once per batch. Am I on to something, trying something that... Cow Ear Tags ..read more

I am looking for someone who can make a Shaper Origin cut file out of this music tablature. I am making a Cello Cabinet and this will be located on the top front of the cabinet. The overall size of the area being covered is 36" wide by 7.5" high. I am willing to pay someone for this service. Thanks ..read more

Hi I hope someone can help me I am new to the CNC Router and I am having issues in saving a file so I can run it and open it up on the DSP Controller. the software that cme with the router is Ucancam Software. PLEASE HELP Thank you in advance ..read more

Do any of you use a Laser "cutter" for making elements for your signs vs a router or CNC ? 2nd question: has anyone enhanced or replaced the power unit to go from an "engraver" to a "cutter" ? an example would be to cut wood letters or graphics with the Laser vs Scroll Saw, Router, or CNC ..read more

Some of the letters in the Craftsman letter/number template kit 25017at my community center workshop are chewed up or missing. I admit I've chewed 2 of them myself I read somewhere on this site that MilesCraft made the private label letter template kits for Craftsman and some other companies as well. Does anyone know if the MilesCraft letter and number sets are compatible with the Craftsman lettering sets? The Craftsman kit came with both 1.5" and 2.5" State Park fonts. I don't care... replacement letter sets for Craftsman letter template ..read more

Does Rockler sell replacement letters for their State Park signmaking kits ..read more