The Monument Sign of Tomorrow

Signs of The Times recently published a great article featuring one of our longtime friends, Doug Haffner, owner of Haffner’s Fantastic Creations, and the sign he made for Rhino Tools.

What really impressed us about this sign is how it very obviously differs from the typical “monument sign” path of stone or masonry and a centerpiece. By incorporating steel and Precision Board Plus HDU together, Doug made a one-of-a-kind sign that is sure to catch the eye of any passersby and make a great first impression on any visitors.

To see the excellent Signs of The Times article showing how Doug used Precision Board Plus PBLT-30 and FSC-88WB Primer/Filler to make this beautiful monument sign visit: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/STMG/sott_201311/#/24.

Thank you to Mr. Michael Holmquist, Publishing & Brand Services Coordinator at Signs of The Times for sending this to us.

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Whistle Punk Hollow Theming Job by Dan Sawatzky

Whistle Punk Hollow Adventure Golf in Squamish, BC is the newest recipient of an Imagination Corporation 3-D makeover. Precision Board Plus PBLT-30 was heavily incorporated into many aspects of the designs, including a massive train complete with Precision Board railroad tracks that turned out beautiful!

As a side note, here are a few of Dan’s favorite things:

Many more details about this project are available on Dan Sawatzky’s blog.

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Building The Perfect Bunny: Soha Sign Co. Tells All

Hopper’s House Historic Cottage is the proud owner of a new, great-looking sign boasting a depiction of the loyal guardian bunny “Hopper.”

Crafted by the creative minds at Soha Sign Co., the Hopper’s House sign is as sturdy as it is beautiful. Mike Starks, owner of Soha Sign Co., has been building signs for 25 years and was not taking any chances with this sign located on the coast.

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The rough shape of the sign was cut on a CNC router by Joe Finn using Precision Board Plus PBLT-15 HDU, while the finer details were hand-carved by Heath DeWallace. FSC-88WB was used to prime, followed by a 1-shot mixture paint job, followed up with a custom wash to add depth in some of the more detailed areas of our friend Hopper. For a final and realistic touch, whiskers were added using stainless steel wire.

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To make sure it would stand up in the wind, the sign is backed with a 1/4″ aluminum composite sheet for durability. In turn, the entire sign is attached to a steel post, which was powder coated to also withstand the elements. A heavy post needs a sturdy base, so Mike cemented it into rebar and finished the installation with powder coated, self-tapping, vandal-resistant, stainless steel screws.

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Needless to say, this sign isn’t going anywhere soon!

If you find yourself in need of a beautiful sign, be sure to contact Soha Sign Co. And, if your looking for a relaxing, Cannon Beach, Oregon vacation, you might want to check out Hopper’s House!

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A Sign Is The Welcome Mat For A Business

Having a nice sign at a restaurant is imperative – it is the welcome mat for passersby and one of the best representatives of the business.

Vic Holt, owner of Rev Art in Decatur, AL sent in some pictures of a sign he made for the “Back Alley Bistro“, a restaurant also located in Decatur. When the customer came to him wanting an old-fashioned looking sign but with a modern edge for their business, Vic knew he could create the sign desired using his CNC router coupled with Vectric Aspire CNC Software.

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Using Precision Board Plus PBLT-15, Vic used his CNC machine to carve the double-sided sign before priming it using FSC-88WB Primer/Filler. After the primer, Vic applied the initial paint coat, starting with the color which belonged in the deepest recesses of the sign. Using a combination of rollers, foam brushes and bristle brushes, Vic applied separate colors of Sherwin-Williams Exterior Latex/Acrylic, using a foam roller on the highest parts of the sign while taking care not to over-saturate the roller to avoid drips.

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After the paint is complete and the sign is installed, Vic makes an on-site visit to inspect for any imperfections that might require touch-ups which may be more easily visible in the sunlight. Giving his customers the best is not enough – his goal is to ensure his customers are permanently satisfied with his work.

Be sure to visit: http://www.rev-art.com for more info!

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LED or Neon: Which Do You Choose?

Our friend John Dungan at T. Ham Sign Company, whom you may remember from our story a few weeks ago about 19 Precision Board Signs For The Price Of 9 Wood Signs, sent in pictures of a Precision Board Plus backlit LED sign they recently made. Because they use up to 75% less energy than neon signs, LED signs are becoming more popular today.

Consulting with John, the owner of Sesser Autobody in Sesser, IL wanted an interior sign for his shop that would stand out, have an automotive theme, and look impressive. This led to a design incorporating Precision Board Plus, diamond pattern metal, and LED lighting.

To start, John cut a sheet of 1″ PBLT-15 on his CNC router for the background, and bonded it to the diamond pattern metal using PB Bond-240. A channel routed into the back panel provided a resting sport for the red LED’s for a halo effect. He then routed the Sesser Autobody letters into a sheet of 1/2″ Precision Board Plus and bonded that to the other side of the diamond pattern metal (see how to bond Precision Board to a dissimilar substrate here). The sign was primed using FSC-88WB, and painted with 1 Shot Paints.

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According to John, this was a quick, fun sign to make and was very well received by the owner of Sesser Autobody. Additionally, it proved to be a great opportunity to show how LED’s can be incorporated into a sign instead of neon while still providing an eye-catching, visually pleasing look. Be sure to check out more excellent work by T. Ham Sign Company at: http://www.thamsign.com.

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