Check out our sign gallery! See the latest projects using Precision Board Plus HDU.

Our sign and model gallery has excellent pictures of the latest projects using Precision Board Plus HDU. Routed, hand-carved, and sandblasted signs from all over the country. Check it out here: Sign & Model Gallery. Would you like to be a part of our gallery? Call us at: (800) 845-0745!

Thank you to Mr. Wray Bassett at Graphic ID, located in Dover, PA for sending us these amazing pictures.


The Barn Signworks: Traditional Craftsmanship From the Heartland

The Barn Signworks, in Greenville IN, has specialized in dimensional hand carved specialty signs for over 35 years. Mark Westra, Director of Operations, started as a traditional wood worker and carver and got into the sign business as demand started for quality workmanship.

By the early 90’s they started to substitute many of their wood signs with HDU, and over the years have tried all substrates. “Once we started to use Precision Board Plus, we were sold on a cost effective, high quality product for our exterior, as well as interior signs and displays” says Mark Westra.

“Its versatility, lamination capacity and adaptability to multiple uses, makes it a standard in our workshop. Whether it’s a museum sign that has to have carved gold leaf and resemble old wood, a municipal seal for a police station, or 4′ hot dog point of purchase display, we use Precision Board Plus to our advantage.”

Recently they were asked to produce several Fire Department Logos for the exterior of local government stations. Mark states, “Using Precision Board Plus, we made our patterns, cut out the designs, sandblasted basic details, hand carved and dimensionally reproduced the logos, finishing them in Porter enamels and 23k German Gold leaf to achieve perfect presentation of those department I.D’s.”

He goes on to say, “A project such as this involves many steps and a high degree of professional skill, and the results you get with Precision Board, give you a look like no other. We also offer our clients a full l0 year warranty on these products.”

Any questions about the type of work that Mark can offer, please call him at 317-485-6063.

 

A New Stetson For Clint

 

Anyone who has traveled along Highway 101 through Pismo Beach California has no doubt seen the 40 foot wooden hand-carved statue of Clint the Cowboy standing proud in the parking lot of McLintock’s Saloon. For a few months regular travelers might even have noticed the familiar icon was missing his hat. It had to be removed due to a Bark Beetle infestation, which also damaged his left arm and leg, as well as his six-shooter.

Signcraft of Santa Maria, CA was hired to perform Clint’s makeover. True to the techniques originally used to sculpt Clint more than 25 years ago, Mark Blackford, Signcrafts owner, and his crew of skilled craftsmen hand carved Clint’s new hat from 15lb Precision Board Plus HDU, complete with cracks and wood grain to recreate the aged look of the original hat and other damaged parts. This iconic cowboy once again has the protection over his head that serves the intended purpose of a Cowboy hat.

To see other projects from Mark and his team at Signcraft Santa Maria, go to their website at www.signcraftsm.com.

Does your project require a higher density of Precision Board Plus that your distributor doesn’t stock? No problem. Your distributor doesn’t want to miss a sale and neither do we. We keep all Precision Board Plus densities in stock (see below) and will gladly drop ship directly to you and handle the invoice through your distributor. Click here for help with your quote or call us at 800-845-0745.

Did You Know?

Precision Board Plus PBLT is a “closed cell” product, virtually impervious to any water absorption. This means that water will not find its way into Precision Board Plus, which can lead to cracking, splitting or rotting. Additionally, Precision Board Plus does not support mold or mildew growth, so you can be certain your signs will perform for years to come. Oh, and by the way, Bark Beetles don’t like Precision Board Plus, so Clint should be in good shape for many years as well.