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The bottom of these things catch a lot of abuse being taken inside and set up again day after day. What do you use on 3/4" MDO? Furniture glides are too big. (At least the ones I have found) I thought about screws with big heads but am afraid that as they are moved around the wood will split.
U-channel will collect moisture. Anything else I can think of will look cheap.
Help please!
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Hi Kathy try rubber garden hose, slice it open on one side(if you can say there is a side to a round hose)...this slips on very tite,and should there be water get in, it is open on either end for it to escape...I've done this and it works well...go to a farm supply or auto supply and you can get clear in many different diameter just cut to length...Hope this helps
-------------------- Pat Welter Masterhand Signs and Designs Unity, Saskatchewan.Canada Posts: 1304 | From: Unity, Saskatchewan.Canada | Registered: May 1999
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Aluminum angle attached with small nuts and bolts has worked well for me. I've tried the plastic angle strips (intended for corners on wall board), but I fear they could break and fall off.... Another solution could be to attach wood pieces as "wearers' to take the abuse instead of the botton of the sign.
3/4 inch MDO is kinda heavy (for a sign to be carried in and out daily) isn't it?
I build them using 3/8"MDO (2 sides good) with a 'piano hinge' across the top and a thin chain screwed into the edges, so as to limit the spread. That makes them fairly light weight and stable.
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I used to screw in a metal plate on each side. It's just a pieceabout an 1/2" wide by 3" long and had holes already in it. They are only about an 1/8" thick, but it was enough for protection. They were inexpensive as well. Look around a hardware store and you'll find 'em, or something better.
-------------------- Rich Stebbing RichSigns Rohnert Park CA 707-795-5588 Posts: 755 | From: Rohnert Park, CA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Creative Banner sells aluminum feet for sandwich boards, they are about 2" tall, x 2" wide. They bolt onto the plywood/MDO, there is a ridge on one side to align all the feet evenly.
I received my first two sets last week, will probably be trying them out for the first time next week.
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This might be too crappy an answer for you, but I buy those rubber bumpers that go on the bottom fo toilet seats. The ones that are an inch and a half or so long and have countersunk holes already in them. They seem to work well. If you're using 3/4" material, you might consider mounting wheels on the side at the bottom corner, so that when it's pivoted to the side it can roll, and when it's standing the wheels don't touch the ground.
PS. If this helps you, and you're ever in this area, please stop in and buy me a cup of joe to thank me. Otherwise, if you're here, I'll buy the coffee.
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i have a different way of doing A-FRAMES. i built a frame, from 1x4 PT lumber and i make the frame longer then the sign size. and i offer the client coro or .40 alum faces which i attach to frame. when i make frame...the 2 outside 1x4 are 6-10" longer then the sign highth, and they are the only part that touches the ground. makes it lighter and brings the signs up off the ground for better reading.
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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thats what iam saying only i use a 1 x 4 for the frame instead of a 2 x 2.
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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reece supply sells the litte feet and hinges so you dont have to make a frame.
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Joe, I was having trouble visualizing until Stephen posted the picture. Next one will be built like that.
Stephen that is a really good looking sandwich board. The moulding really dresses it up and the construction affords an attractive way to use aluminum instead of MDO. I like the metal protective corners also. One could still use Rick's great idea of using a wheel. Yes, Rick, I owe you a cup!
Now all we have to do on the next one is see if the ole gal can mitre the moulding. Oh well, that's what I keep that Red Devil One Time spackle for!
Thanks again. Now I have a wealth of ideas to put to use. Typical day in Letterville
-------------------- Kathy Joiner River Road Graphics 41628 River Road Ponchatoula, La.70454
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