Tired of digging for posts? Drive them in.
Digging post holes can be a hassle—especially if you’re in an area where the ground freezes in winter. Even in warmer climates, digging… Read More
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Here’s what others charge for box truck graphics
About a week ago, we asked Trade Secrets readers to tell us what they would charge to do the graphics on a 16-ft…. Read More
Design & Price: Box truck lettering
In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Designer at work: Rich Dombey
Rich Dombey shifted his focus to truck lettering years ago—designing logos and vehicle graphics for service businesses like landscapers, contractors and towing companies…. Read More
Essential tools for sign makers
One of the ways you can add to your bottom line without raising your prices is to boost your efficiency. It’s the old… Read More
Hank Pryor
Shop name: Kingdom Productions Shop size: 12,100 sq. ft. Staff: 16 Age: 59 Graphics equipment: AXYZ 5-by-12 CNC router PlasmaCAM CNC Plasma Cutter… Read More
Jake Flurer
Shop name: Jake Lettering & Design Shop size: 1200 sq. ft. Staff: Jake and Janet Flurer Age: 58 Graphics equipment: Roland TruVIS VG-540… Read More
The laser makes short-run POP displays practical
“I know that some sign people find a niche for their laser work then more or less stay there,” says Mike Duran, Insight… Read More
Shop Trucks
Send us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft. com or to SignCraft, P.O. Box 60031, Fort Myers, FL 33906. Read… Read More
Signs We’ve Seen
We’d like to see your work! …or photos of signs you’ve seen. Email them today to signcraft@signcraft.com or mail to SignCraft, PO Box… Read More
Letters
Robert Lee Dear SignCraft, In August, I lost a good friend and mentor, Bob Lee. I met Bob over 37 years ago when… Read More
Tips & Tricks
Search for layout ideas on stock photo sites The world of sign design moves closer to the world of graphic design every day…. Read More
Xpert Tools
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Swipe these ideas!
Let’s make that “Borrow these ideas!” So often, the spark of inspiration that you need to start a design comes from seeing the… Read More
Shop vehicles that get customers calling
As sign people, we talk about image with our customers all the time. We don’t, though, always take a close look at our… Read More
Is the background going to waste?
Most of the time, sign designers focus on the lettering and possibly a graphic for a sign design. The letters might get outlined,… Read More
CNC routers deliver head-turning signage
Sourcelist These companies offer products for CNC sign production and reach sign pros through SignCraft: CNC equipment AXYZ www.axyz.com Gerber Scientific Products www.gspinc.com… Read More
Design & Price: 4-by-12-ft. banner
In every issue, SignCraft gives a few sign makers an imaginary project. We ask them to do a sketch of the sign they… Read More
Mike and Jay Szczoczarz
When you open a sign business, you may imagine or wonder if your son or daughter might someday work with you and eventually… Read More
Shop Trucks
Send us a photo of your shop truck today at signcraft@signcraft.com or to SignCraft, P.O. Box 60031, Fort Myers, FL 33906. Read this… Read More
