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How big or how small can the signs be?
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Size is limited when it gets too small. Large is normally not a problem. Signs up to 42 feet have been manufactured by Torchcraft™.
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How long do the signs last?
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Signs will last indefinitely provided they are properly cared for by keeping them painted.
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How thick is the metal?
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Metal is 1/8" to 3/16" thick normally. Most outdoor signs are made form 3/16". However, if the design allows, the 1/8" thickness may be used if weight is a factor. Thicker gauges can be specified, such as 1/4"
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How are the signs painted?
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Signs are typically painted with a primer and then the color of your choice for the top coat.
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How are the signs delivered?
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Signs can be picked up by the customer, shipped UPS or common carrier if size is a factor.
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How can I make payment for my signs?
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Payment is made by either check, money order, or any major credit card.
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How is price determined?
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Price is determined by the size, thickness of metal and the amount of detail and characters included in the sign design.
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How are orders placed?
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When a customer has an idea for a sign, they may contact me by email or phone and convey to me what it is they would like. I can give them a basic price for that sign. If the price is acceptable, they will then send 1/2 of the quote as a deposit and I will then create a computerized draft of what their sign will look like. The layout is exact. They will then have the opportunity to change anything they like; size, characters, fonts etc... I will continue to redesign the layout until they are satisfied. Then I will complete the order and the balance due on the sign is paid before shipping or at the time of delivery.
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How are the signs made?
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All signs are hand torched using an oxygen/acetylene torch. There are no employees. Your sign is personally made by me from start to finish.
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Do you sale or give out patterns or templates?
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Patterns and templates are not for sale. If you pay a deposit and receive your layout, refunds are not given, if you decide to not complete the order.
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Can I send you a picture of a person, animal or object to be cut out of metal?
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If you have a quality photo of something you want to be included in your sign, like a person, animal or object, I can reproduce that as shown in many of my examples in the web site gallery.
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How are the signs installed?
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Signs are made to install in pretty much any configuration that will make installation easy for you to install yourself. Brackets can be made to fit over your pipe gate that bolt on, tabs to weld to your structure, or chain links welded on for your hanging needs. Normally, I do not install signs.
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