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Tray signs and flat cut lettering advice?
Hi everyone,
I’ve been doing quite a bit of signage these days but I find myself limited to Dibond panels with computer cut lettering or digital printed graphics. I would like to be able to offer something a bit more professional looking such as tray signs or backlit trays but I don’t have the space for the equipment needed to produce these, I know you can cut dibond panels using a v groove attachment and fold them over but again I personally don’t think that’s very professional.
Is there a good trade sign maker to use for these that allows me to still be competitvely priced or even better is there a person or company who is a member of this forum in or around the Glasgow area able to produce the said blank signs at trade prices as I fancy being able to offer this service.
I was also looking at MDP’s new flat cut lettering service as another product to offer, has anyone used them for flat cut letters? If so how did you find them?
Ewan
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7 Replies
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Not quite sure why you think using a V groove attachment is not a very professional way to produce a sign tray?
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In my opinion they seem slightly flimsy compared to the proper tray signs the company I used to work for used to manufacture. I worked for them 17 years ago now and can’t remember the way they actually made them but they were a pretty big company and had an amazing setup for making all types of signage.
Are the folded dibond trays strong enough to then fit flat cut lettering on stand offs? I may have to change my way of thinking.
Ewan
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We manufacture a lot of sign trays using Dibond material and supply a few members on the boards here on regular basis.
The only thing that would make a dibond tray seem weak and flimsy would be of the V groove is being cut to deep.
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Thanks James, I will keep you in mind if I decide to go down that route. Is postage not expensive for the likes of a 5000mm x 700mm tray?
Ewan
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If you’re looking to get powder coated all aluminium trays (as opposed to composite trays) then Ashby are good for these. They’re more solid than composite but obviously cost a lot more. Delivery charges are low and Ashby take great care in their packaging to avoid damage by the carriers.
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Thanks for that Phill. I will consider both options and look into making them myself. Are folded trays easy enough using a normal router with guides?
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Hi , i notice you say you are around the Glasgow area ? i have found quick letters in queenslie ind est are really good the do everything from letters to trays i have used MDP and there service and price is really good when it comes to the flat cut letters they have a great range of materials and they can come with locators and template all included in the price .
Thanks
Jonny
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