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Dimensional Sign: Please Lock Door Behind You

Posted by Gary Johnson on 14 November 2012 at 23:24

This amusing reminder to close the door was commissioned by a local public library. The lock and key are constructed of 30lb HDU carved with a Gerber D-200 Router using Enroute 4 software. The body of the lock is painted with Modern Masters Iridescent Gold, the recessed sections with Antique Bronze. The key is painted with Modern Masters Silver and Pewter. The shackle is painted with Rustoleum Chrome. The sign is mounted to the wall with a custom welded steel mount.

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Gary Johnson replied 12 years, 11 months ago 9 Members · 10 Replies
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Duncan Wilkie

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15 November 2012 at 05:18

Amazing concept and execution. Nicely done Gary!
John Harding

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15 November 2012 at 10:14

:praise1:
Harry Cleary

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15 November 2012 at 10:36

😀 Brilliant!
Martin Cole

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15 November 2012 at 11:43

haven’t you got any vinyl on foamex signs you could show us Gary.. 😉

But seriously what can I say both this and the other posted..just outstanding and what a lovely way to make a living.
Sam Armstrong

Member
15 November 2012 at 17:09

Love it, I need one to lock me in from the kids 😀
Gary Johnson

Member
15 November 2012 at 19:11

I wish I could say that this is the kind of work I do everyday, but in between parking signs, I try to get as creative as possible.
Mike Grant

Member
15 November 2012 at 21:46

Lovely work, I would love to get creative but never get the call for great stuff like that.
How big is it as you can’t get a scale from that picture?
Nicola McIntosh

Member
16 November 2012 at 00:38

now that’s clever, very creative indeed 😀
Peter Dee

Member
16 November 2012 at 08:56

I love the idea and the finished lock but I feel that the bracket could have been less obvious.
Perhaps a metal loop like a hasp fitted to the wall plate with the loop of the lock welded in to it with the lock sitting sideways.
Gary Johnson

Member
16 November 2012 at 18:00

quote Mike Grant:

Lovely work, I would love to get creative but never get the call for great stuff like that.
How big is it as you can’t get a scale from that picture?

Thanks again for all the compliments. The size of the sign is approx 35cm x 14cm. Unfortunately customers never ask for anything creative they always want quick and cheep. This particular job is basically a charity job so the customer did not have a lot of say. I figured since I am losing money, I might as well loose a lot of money and have a little fun in the process. Its never easy to convince a customer to do something different, especially if it cost extra.