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I got a RFQ on signs for outdoor use that specs Red and White Oak for the substrate. I'm in the northeast and am wondering if this is a good choice/idea? The spec is for 1 1/2" thick variable sizes V-routed letters.
So is Oak alright to use?
Also these signs say stained Brown background with white reflective painted letters. Has anyone tried the rustolium reflective coating?
TIA
-------------------- Brian Vinyl Signs Pittsburgh, PA. Posts: 159 | From: Pgh., PA | Registered: Mar 2009
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Red and white oak? That's a new one for me. Where are the signs going?
I don't see an issue with it - if they're properly prepared. However, based upon experience, I would prefer redwood, cedar or even HDU because I know these substrates will last quite a long time.
Can't help ya with the reflective paint though. I never tried it yet.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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If you "must" use oak, use quarter sawn white oak.
You will get much smoother cut with white.
I'm with everyone else on this choice of substraight for outdoors. However you mount this, you will have to allow for contraction and expansion across the width of the board or it will surly crack.
Silver (aluminum) leaf might be a good choice rather than a reflective white?
Just some of my thoughts.....
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
-------------------- Joe Cieslowski Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery P.O.Box 368 East Canaan CT 06024 jcieslowski@snet.net 860-824-0883 Posts: 2345 | From: East Canaan CT 06024 | Registered: Nov 2001
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I tried that reflective paint a few years ago. Had very poor results. You might want to try finding some kind of traffic paint that's reflective.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1266 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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glass beads on one shot/bulletin has worked for me. while paint is wet, the beads are applied. you will have to try a few application methods to see which you find comfortable. i just pour and spread the beads covering all paint surfaces and shake off the excess. if you must 'give them what they want,' i agree. white oak is the choice. hard to find here in ca. should be easier in new england.
-------------------- leonard gorsky signcrafters 15178 willow wood lane 530-273-1494 signs@gorsky.org Posts: 30 | From: Grass Valley, CA 95949 | Registered: Jul 1999
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