Including the 18 months to get my AVID CNC shipped to Australia during Covid, renting a factory where the power meter was broken , took 3 months to get it powered I’m doing ok lol
Classic Phil I work for one of the largest sign companies in the country and while this is decent custom work that would be good for your average home or ranch, this is unfortunately a U.L. Electrical Safety nightmare and if any IBC inspector looked at these they would have to be taken down immediately. 42 Fab, I can appreciate the work that you are doing, but I would recommend reviewing the UL - 48 electric sign code and start following it. Permits are required in almost every jurisdiction across the country to put up a sign and with that comes and IBC inspector to review the work. I’m assuming you either aren’t pulling permits, they aren’t required, or you have an inspector who isn’t properly doing his job. I’d just hate to see someone get electrocuted or hurt by something and you have all of this content posted online documenting and implicating you of negligence. I realize that is low voltage secondary wiring from the power supplies to the LED’s but the wiring is not contained in proper raceways with proper protection from sharp edges (as detailed in UL-48)
@@flyhinski Thanks for the info, and yeah, you need to follow your local codes. We do pull permits for our jobs and follow the required codes. As you've said the electrical is all low voltage secondary and wired as required here. We do not terminate out wiring past a transformer in all but accessory installations where we are not modifying a UL listed product. Not trying to come back at you, you have valid points that people need to heed if required in their area.
Another spot-on project! Your work quality is second to none. You should be justifiably proud of what you do! It's refreshing to see a young guy who CARES!
I build homes and remodel. My wife wanted to get a plasma cnc to build cool signs and other stuff. Long story short that got me to looking at UA-cam. Man you produce great content. Not only are your videos put together very well, your work is second to none! Also, I love your shop! I am going to sub as soon as I finish this comment.
Bench mounted hand sheer might be nice for trimming that 20 gauge strapping when doing letters, easier to cut square and better for the wrists. As for grinding the welds, i think a verticle belt sander and a horizontal disk sander would help as well. Awesome work
Great looking result. It would be easier to read the letters if the bar wasn't also black - but matching the mortar or bricks is probably over the top. I'm sure the customer was happy with the way they turned out.
Excellent video! I think it's awesome you share your craft! I think I am going to try my hand at making something on a smaller scale (house numbers for my home.) Great job!
6:28 a suggestion: since you precisely have the stencil made, instead of setting everything the way you did, I think I would lay the arch on the table upside up, place the stencil over it and that will already tell me where to place the cut outs to support the letters. I find it much easier to weld them this way than having to look up at table height. Then I would turn it upside down and keep on just the way you did, but now I would only have to weld the cut outs to the letters. Nice job!
I question some customers color choices. Black letters on relatively dark brick would be very hard to see while driving. It works great at night of course.
Put a straight edge across the gap, measure up every 6 inches, that will get you close enough. In this case customer didn't want an exact match so we let it fudge out a bit.
I had a whole 4x10 sheet sheared to 1.25" at my metal yard. About $250, enough for 7 signs. Now I just rip it down with my plasma table though as my HTP plasma cutter leaves a good enough edge to not need to grind it.
I gave out 1000 business cards in 4 months, start small, build a portfolio. There is no get rich quick unless you have an in with people who trust your work. We go over more like this on patreon if that suits your needs
Customer didn't want a direct match, wanted something with a softer curve. We just bent a stick of flat bar by hand until they liked it and took a measurement
The only thing I would have done differently would be to paint the mounting track a color that blends into the background better than the black paint (would have done a light tan that matches the tan in the brick) so that the letters look like the are hovering over the brick. The black mounting surface makes it hard to read the letters "L" and "I" on the sign. Other than that, it looks amazing.
Where do you get your 22g strapping? My metal yard doesn't stock anything below 14g and even that's only in sheets. They always offer to special order but it triples the price.
Material cost, ease of plasma cutting on a water table, ease of welding. Steel is just cheap (comparatively), cuts well, and is dead simple to weld/grind. Bonus: It's strong enough to take the kind of hail we get in Oklahoma. Aluminum is more expensive, cuts well enough, requires me to switch gas and welding wire, and less resilient. However, it won't rust.
@@42Fab I wondered about that. I was looking for a Patreon tag but must have missed it. I go look. Cheers, and happy Canada Day! Yeah, I'm enjoying a day to myself doing some welding and fab in the shop!
This is a beauty and I do appreciate the work and effort behind the final product but wouldn't it be better to use a different material? It seems quite a lot of work do to those letter and you cover your manual work with paint? Might as well use a plastic composite that would last longer and easier to work. I guess I do not like the fact that your hand work is covered and not too many would appreciate it so why not use somethi g more efficient
nice job, i like the fact you take pride in your work in all aspect of the build thumbs up, PS: i don't have any friends to share will you be my friend lol
Can you tell us where you get your led strip lighting parts from that you are able to cut at any length? Are you using 110, or low volt with a transformer?
Thanks to this video i just got my first job installing a sign made on my CNC plasma cutter, it took me 4 years but i got there.
Including the 18 months to get my AVID CNC shipped to Australia during Covid, renting a factory where the power meter was broken , took 3 months to get it powered I’m doing ok lol
WOW this is video totally LEGIT, you guys are an A+ company whos cuts no corners ! thanks so much for this amazing tutorial !
Classic Phil I work for one of the largest sign companies in the country and while this is decent custom work that would be good for your average home or ranch, this is unfortunately a U.L. Electrical Safety nightmare and if any IBC inspector looked at these they would have to be taken down immediately. 42 Fab, I can appreciate the work that you are doing, but I would recommend reviewing the UL - 48 electric sign code and start following it. Permits are required in almost every jurisdiction across the country to put up a sign and with that comes and IBC inspector to review the work. I’m assuming you either aren’t pulling permits, they aren’t required, or you have an inspector who isn’t properly doing his job. I’d just hate to see someone get electrocuted or hurt by something and you have all of this content posted online documenting and implicating you of negligence. I realize that is low voltage secondary wiring from the power supplies to the LED’s but the wiring is not contained in proper raceways with proper protection from sharp edges (as detailed in UL-48)
@@flyhinski Thanks for the info, and yeah, you need to follow your local codes. We do pull permits for our jobs and follow the required codes. As you've said the electrical is all low voltage secondary and wired as required here. We do not terminate out wiring past a transformer in all but accessory installations where we are not modifying a UL listed product.
Not trying to come back at you, you have valid points that people need to heed if required in their area.
I have been manufacturing and installing signage for 30 years the big illuminated stuff and I think you did a fantastic job you should be pleased
Thanks
Another spot-on project! Your work quality is second to none. You should be justifiably proud of what you do! It's refreshing to see a young guy who CARES!
I have been doing Automotive electrical for 30 years. And I have soldered all my wires and wire repairs. Great work my friend
The only way
You have a new subscriber here for life. Awsome work, great attention to detail.
Can't ask for more then that
I build homes and remodel. My wife wanted to get a plasma cnc to build cool signs and other stuff. Long story short that got me to looking at UA-cam. Man you produce great content. Not only are your videos put together very well, your work is second to none! Also, I love your shop! I am going to sub as soon as I finish this comment.
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Thank you very much God bless you my amigos
GREAT Job Dude........................................Looks SWEET !!!!!
Just found your channel. Really dig your work. Inspiring! Subbed.
Bench mounted hand sheer might be nice for trimming that 20 gauge strapping when doing letters, easier to cut square and better for the wrists. As for grinding the welds, i think a verticle belt sander and a horizontal disk sander would help as well. Awesome work
Great vid Rich! Real nice looking sign :)
Man I love all of your videos and you are a inspiration!!!
Thank you
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Super sharp sign & clean install. I sure learned a few things! Best, @HoneyOnWales
Great looking result. It would be easier to read the letters if the bar wasn't also black - but matching the mortar or bricks is probably over the top. I'm sure the customer was happy with the way they turned out.
Was by the customer's request - They're always right.
Always.
Awesome Video Guys!!!
What brand of LED light strips do you use?
Looks great!
Excellent video! I think it's awesome you share your craft! I think I am going to try my hand at making something on a smaller scale (house numbers for my home.) Great job!
Go for it, send me pictures
That's alot of stuff going on for that sign and it came out "Prettie Dang Goood" !!
6:28 a suggestion: since you precisely have the stencil made, instead of setting everything the way you did, I think I would lay the arch on the table upside up, place the stencil over it and that will already tell me where to place the cut outs to support the letters. I find it much easier to weld them this way than having to look up at table height. Then I would turn it upside down and keep on just the way you did, but now I would only have to weld the cut outs to the letters.
Nice job!
seems a little "6 of one" but you do you as long as the eventual goal is reached
@@42Fab thank you for answering!
It's just that I don't like to bend over if I can avoid it :D
I hope you got paid well for that project! thats alot of work. Looked great, nice work
Yeah, I do well on them, good customers understand the cost of time.
Wicked cool video
I loved this video to say the least; it was very informative!
The clear silicone over the led strips does not make the led strips Dim ? I would like closer detail of that process
It diffuses the light. They are still very bright
This video is the answer to a job I have to bid! Thanks. Good tip on the silicone for potting compound!
I mean I accept beer money... Lol
How does the water not ripple off your plasma table, over the edge when cutting?? 🤔
It can a bit, but only when cutting near the edge
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Nice tips
I question some customers color choices. Black letters on relatively dark brick would be very hard to see while driving. It works great at night of course.
It's actually pretty easy to read. I would have painted the support rod/arch but I'm always happy to do as the customer asks
Nice job. How did you find the slope for the arch
Put a straight edge across the gap, measure up every 6 inches, that will get you close enough. In this case customer didn't want an exact match so we let it fudge out a bit.
can you please explain where you get the 22 gage strapping material you used in this video? Great Idea!!
I had a whole 4x10 sheet sheared to 1.25" at my metal yard. About $250, enough for 7 signs. Now I just rip it down with my plasma table though as my HTP plasma cutter leaves a good enough edge to not need to grind it.
How do you get your foot in the door with projects/jobs like this? Do you just advertise and wait for them to come to you or do you seek them out?
I gave out 1000 business cards in 4 months, start small, build a portfolio. There is no get rich quick unless you have an in with people who trust your work. We go over more like this on patreon if that suits your needs
The arch is on point! What is the trick to matching the metal arch with the brick arch? Did you go out and make a template first?
Customer didn't want a direct match, wanted something with a softer curve. We just bent a stick of flat bar by hand until they liked it and took a measurement
The only thing I would have done differently would be to paint the mounting track a color that blends into the background better than the black paint (would have done a light tan that matches the tan in the brick) so that the letters look like the are hovering over the brick. The black mounting surface makes it hard to read the letters "L" and "I" on the sign. Other than that, it looks amazing.
Customer gets what they want
Where do you get your 22g strapping? My metal yard doesn't stock anything below 14g and even that's only in sheets. They always offer to special order but it triples the price.
I had a sheet sheared, it was about $280
Great channel!
Thx.
42 fab bro you got any stickers or magnets I can display on my tool box
Stickers are on order
Why don't you make them out of 063 aluminum?
Material cost, ease of plasma cutting on a water table, ease of welding.
Steel is just cheap (comparatively), cuts well, and is dead simple to weld/grind. Bonus: It's strong enough to take the kind of hail we get in Oklahoma.
Aluminum is more expensive, cuts well enough, requires me to switch gas and welding wire, and less resilient. However, it won't rust.
@@42Fab Bottom line, it's up to the customer to decide.
what table/power source and software is this ?
Shop fabricobbled, HTP microcut 875, sheetcam / mach 3
always inspiring! what can we make today : D
How much was something like this? $$$
there is a complete bid break down on www.patreon.com/42fab
excellent work !, how much did you charge for making that sign?
For the pair, with a flexible install schedule, you're looking in the $3k range.
@@42Fab So you're making about a buck and a half an hour for those letters! 🤣🤣😣 Great work and thanks for being transparent bout that info!
I break down exactly how the bids go with the real numbers on patreon
@@42Fab I wondered about that. I was looking for a Patreon tag but must have missed it. I go look. Cheers, and happy Canada Day! Yeah, I'm enjoying a day to myself doing some welding and fab in the shop!
5:50 love these vids but please drill it in toms head to keep his hand out of there.....especially with a metal blade on that saw
This is a beauty and I do appreciate the work and effort behind the final product but wouldn't it be better to use a different material?
It seems quite a lot of work do to those letter and you cover your manual work with paint? Might as well use a plastic composite that would last longer and easier to work. I guess I do not like the fact that your hand work is covered and not too many would appreciate it so why not use somethi g more efficient
Last longer than steel? We use steel because we get hail and tornados in Oklahoma and my signs don't give a F when the weather gets bad.
nice job, i like the fact you take pride in your work in all aspect of the build thumbs up, PS: i don't have any friends to share will you be my friend lol
Can you tell us where you get your led strip lighting parts from that you are able to cut at any length? Are you using 110, or low volt with a transformer?
These are the type I use amzn.to/2udE5uB they are 12v with a transformer.
Where you get your led light strip ?
we have a video coming out about our LED process as soon as I can get through the editing backlog
Have u ever heard of geocel I do metal roofing for a living and that’s what I use stuff is great just a idea would work good for that
I haven't. Use as paint or?
Блин вот я тебя не понимаю но красава ты лайк подписка
Спасибо
@@42Fab )))))
Imagine the people in China making those letters for $3/day