[Tony Walton]

I think an important feature you need to look at, I dont think anyone has mentioned(only brushed through the posts) You may want to buy one with an optical "eye". This is for detecting registration marks on digital prints. This means you can get a digital print from another sign company then contour cut around the images automatically. Or instead of upgrading to a print and cut machine, you can just buy a digital printer, then use the cutter to contour cut around the prints.usually a few hundred extra when bought new. Worth mentioning to the rep.
I have a Summa T60 and Graphtec CE1000. Summas broke once Graphtec will not break. I like new toys and Im always looking for an excuse to buy one. But they wont break. Most work is done on the 610 wide cutter.

[Tony Walton]

hi there, Im also in spain. where are you? I may be able to help you with pre-made lightboxes.

[Tony Walton]

Tried Graphytip Spain, Spandex. Ill try Victory next. Im in Torrevieja area. Thanks a lot Andrew.

[Tony Walton]

Well thank you very much John. Ive got the sericol trade price list just need to find the colenso now. Thanks again. Cheers Tony

[Tony Walton]

Thanks a lot Peter, tried all of this, Im Ok with vinyl suppliers now, it seems to be the foamex boards I cannot find. Its like Rocking horse SH….TE over here. Still looking. Thanks again.

[Tony Walton]

thanks a lot, Ill check now. cheers Lynn.

[Tony Walton]

Hi there, I did my 2 year city and guilds in Signmaking at Preston college in Lancs year 2000. Fantastic course with great tutors, highly recommended.

[Tony Walton]

Thanks a lot David and Warren. Ive managed to download a tuitorial for dreamweaver now, and a friend has kindly lent me his book on Frontpage. I also managed to get a copy of cute ftp. Now just to learn how to use them ! 🙁 Ive managed to design the site, its just uploading the bugger now. Thanks to you both. I got Websites for Dummies (Im definitely one) and also used the Frontpage lessons on the link. Cheers. Ill put the URL on here when Ive finsihed it for all to see, and have a laugh at.

[Tony Walton]

I sure have Lance, thanks for your advice. Very much appreciated my friend.

[Tony Walton]

Brilliant, thanks Robert. Amazingly Iam using a Red background and Yellow letters ! So Iam going to use regular vinyl for this one, halfs the price of material. Which I will pass on to the client (friend). Iam taking your advice on the letters and I’m going to leave a white gap around the letters to show the white light through. You guys are a great resource, thanks ever so much. Where can I post a picture of the finished product ? I’ll be finishing tommorrow. Cheers.

[Tony Walton]

Thanks a lot Peter. I get it, so I don’t need to leave gaps to show the light through if I use translucent vinyl. Cheers mate, much appreciated. I’ll order some in tommorrow.

[Tony Walton]

Thanks for your information. It sounded dodgy to me aswell! Just wanted to see what other people with more knowledge thought about it. Think you’re right! Thanks again.

[Tony Walton]

Thanks a lot Martin. Ive had a look and it leads to alsorts of ideas, cheers.

[Tony Walton]

Hi Marcus, I started with a city and Guilds course at Preston College. Have a look at your local colleges for courses. It was a really quick and easy way into the industry. The teacher was superb and lined me up with all his contacts and suppliers. I use his layout advice and techniques to this day, 8 years on.

[Tony Walton]

Hi there, Ive got one for my business,. 39.99 quid from maplin. You can program up to 60 letters on it and it schrolls. http://www.maplin.co.uk. Hope its of use.

[Tony Walton]

Oh by the way, I forgot to mention Im absolutely rubbish at drawing, my 3 kids can draw better than me. Its only a bit of fun !

[Tony Walton]

Oh I see, thanks a lot.

[Tony Walton]

Thanks for a great warm welcome to you all. Im in the La Florida area of the Costa Blanca and there is plenty of sign work here. Only one local sign shop with an English propietor, plenty of home brewers like me, though always space for more. Any help for someone wanting to move here Im always available to give information. Thanks a lot graffica, Ill give you a call on monday cheers. Brilliant forum. Thanks again.

[Tony Walton]

Hi there, I started with a college course at Preston college, It was invaluable to my entry into signmaking. The teacher had been in the industry for over 25 years. He taught me from the basics in hand painting to vinyl. I used him for advice on my first machine and he gave me all the suppliers of everything. Expect to waste a lot of vinyl to start with, see it as an investment in you craft. Good luck into this great way of earning a living, ill never be without a cutter.