What’s in your toolbox??

[Robert Lambie]

when you say tool box mate, what type of work do you mean?
tools for fitting signs
tools for fitting vinyls
etc?

[Nathan]

It would be tools for fitting vinyls, anything from measuring devices to tweezers.

Regards
Nathan

[Bill Dewison]

There’s masses you can buy, but you don’t necessaryily need them all. I have a few pairs of tweezers, various sized knives, various sized metal rules, a few different types of squeegee (some homemade, some bought in) and a couple of pairs of scissors.

I’ve probably forgotten half of what I’ve got because I never seem to use much else 😕 In fact, most days I’d get away with a knife, scissors, a felt squeegee and a metal rule.

Cheers, Dewi

[Robert Lambie]

from memory…

2-3 Nylon 3M gold squeegees (cherwell sign supplies)
2-3 Felt Squeegees (mactac)
2-3 nylon 3M squeegees (wrapped in denim)
Retractable scalpel (jag supplies)
Scalpel blades (jag supplies)
2 Stanley knives (B&Q metal ones)
Stanley knife blades (hardware store supplies box of 100)
Few soft cotton rags for wrapping
Spare denim rags for squeegees
Bottle of meths
Extension cable
Bosch heat gun
Roll of centre feed (white) paper towel
Pencil, pen, chinagraph, dry wipe marker
Calculator
Steel ruler
Straight edge
Centre finding measure tape (jag supplies)
Runner wrapped Measuring tape (B&Q)
Chalk line
2 rolls 2inch masking tape
scissors
6 inch backing tape for tracing

[Robert Scullion]

What size is the toolbox?

Somebody has suggested your new photo is not that new, its supposedly your old school photo, 3rd year, 1969, is that true ?

:lol1:

[Jill Marie Welsh]

PAINT KIT:
Lettering Quills from #2 to #10
1 Excaliber Sword Striper #00
2 Mack long-handled swords #1 & #0
(Fitches & Cutters in a separate case)
Measuring tape
Collapsible Mahl Stick
Stabilo Pencils
Pounce Wheel
Hansee Pounce Pad
Razor Blades
Clamps
Snap-off Razor Knife
X-Acto Knife
Sharpie Markers
Baby Oil
Cork-Backed Ruler
L’il Chizler
Scissors
Straight-Edged Razor in holder
Masking Tape
Fine-Line Tape
Bottle Opener
Popsicle Sticks
Small cups

VYNULL KIT:
3M & Felt Squeegees
Cheap Throw-Away Squeegees
Stabilo Pencils
Sharpie Markers
Measuring Tape
Ruler
L’il Chizler
Straight-Edged Razor in holder
Needle-Nosed Pick
Rivet Brush
Snap-Off Razor Knives (Large & Small)
Coro Cutter
Clamps
Magnets
Masking Tape
Small bottle of Rapid Tac

I think that’s about it. Two years ago someone stole BOTH my kits! (Sometimes I also keep my prescription glasses in them or girlie things like tampons too)
I use tackle boxes usually but sometimes you can get really nice boxes that double as a seat or a step stool.

Love….Jill

[signworxs]

pretty much the same as jill without the tampons :lol1: 😳

but also with some Alan Johnsom signature brushes a couple of Jenson swirly q’s and some old glossy magazines cos they make perfect pallets for paint.

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Why, Paul?
They are very absorbent when ya spill turpentine!
I also have AJ’s brushes, man they are great.
And I have worn out 2 Swirly-Qs in the past 5 years!
The ULTIMATE brush!
I need to get to a meet to buy a new one!
Love….Jill

[Richard Urquhart]

all of the above but one thing i really find handy is a flexi ruler is so good when you have very curvy panels to measure it just follows curve of panel and it works a treat

[elitesigns]

tweezers
glass knife
assorted corks
chinagraph
swivel
blow hose
20 silk cut
lighter

[Kevin.Beck]

Jill

whats the baby oil for???

ooh eer mrs…

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Silly Becky.
One must oil their brushes after cleaning.
Keeps ’em supple.
Since they stopped making Sapphire Brush Oil,
I’ve switched to Johnson&Johnson’s.
Love….Jill 😉
(I wanna know what those corks are for!)

[Roy Roffey]

for me it will be

1 van
couple squeegees ( red type from spandex )
couple of felt squeegees
various blades and knifes
white spirit & meths
laying up tape 8″
old cotton t-shirts ( have been known to use old pants!! )
4 pack of fosters for the evening

looking to invest in a straight edge when i hit the big time

happy new year!!!!!!

[Robert Lambie]

craig and rich just reminded me of two more must haves in my box…

glass “razer blade” scraper for window prep.

flexible straight edge for cuts on curved surfaces. (plastic ruler is good for this) i also use off cuts of 1mm metal sheet from our guilotine for this…
very handy. 😉

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Hey!
I forgot something too!
A good, changeable tip ratchet screwdriver.
(handy fro removing rivets when possible)
Nuthin like a good stiff screw.
😉
And after the day is done, a screwdriver to drink!
Do you guys call Vodka & OJ that?
j.

[signworxs]

yup jill we do. I bought my wife a cocktail shaker as a little add in present and the shaker has the recipes on the outside.

[Nathan]

Thanks for the replies, for vinyl I’m thinking of going with the Oracal 751.

Would this type of vinyl be suitable for most jobs?

Is it better to stock Vinyl or buy on a need basis?

What are the most popular colours used?