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From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#13]
1 Jul 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#3] 1 Jul 2004
"I will have to re-visit Roy's article. I save all of my back issues for just such occasions."
In which magazine is this article? I save all of mine also and will read anything Roy wrote. If you know the issue it would be very welcome also.
From: jbrewer (JEANETTEBREWER) [#14]
1 Jul 2004
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#13] 1 Jul 2004
It was Engravers Journal. I *think* it was mid-summer 2003 (I know it was after Vegas '03 & before Vegas '04)! Dad has all our back-issues in his office at home.
HTH,
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#15]
1 Jul 2004
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#13] 1 Jul 2004
It was the Engraver's Journal, June thru October 2002. It was a series of 5 articles. I read them again and will take to heart much of what Roy had to say in the set-up of our new retail space.
His examples of do's and do not's allow the pictures to speak louder than words.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#16]
1 Jul 2004
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#13] 1 Jul 2004
Harvey,
If you haven't been to http://engraversjournal.com, they have a database of all of their past articles. This was a great way for me to dig this one out of the archives.
From: Mike (EJPUBLISHER) [#17]
2 Jul 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#16] 2 Jul 2004
Harvey:
Maybe we need to publish an article to help people find technical information. You can go to our on-line index and browse article titles, issue by issue going back to 1975. You can also do a key word search there by typing in a word such as "burnishing" and it will display every article pertaining to that topic.
However don't type in "Velcro". It's a registered trademark. If you are looking for the generic stuff, look for "hook and loop fasteners." A lot of the trophy and engraving suppliers sell it (check the R&I Directory in the December issue or the on-line edition at www.engraversjournal.com).
One last thing. There were a number of mentions in this discussion about Roy Brewer's "classic article series, "Is That All Ya Got?"
Next week we'll have them launched on our web site for your reading pleasure.
Sincerely,
Mike Davis, Publisher
The Engravers Journal
publisher@engraversjournal.com
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#18]
2 Jul 2004
To: Mike (EJPUBLISHER) [#17] 2 Jul 2004
Mike,
Thank you so much. I think your post is so important, I will post a copy of it in the "Tricks and Tips' folder.
From: gt350ed [#19]
11 Jul 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#16] 12 Jul 2004
David: The carpet we use, and installed using carpet glue to plywood, was found at Lowes. It is a medium to dark charcoal gray color very similar to our commercial grade store floor carpet. It is that kind of carpet that, if you look at it closely, seems to have horizintal ribs of about 3/16". When you get about 10 feet away, you don't notice them.
In any event, this particular carpet holds the plaques very, very well using the 2" wide white industrial strength Velcro. You just use the spiky nylon portion with the hard bristles. You can throw the other fuzzy portion away.
We additionally used this carpet on lower free-standing walls with an oak 3/4" x 6" cap. It allows us to just Velcro the back of a variety of flat items and slap them in place, including wooden framed medal displays, ribbons, etc.
We get lots of compliments on our showroom and displays. So, maybe we're doing something halfway right.
And, last, those Roy Brewer articles are worth gold. We printed them out and have included them in a binder that, with other valuable info is becoming our bible/standard procedures manual.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#20]
12 Jul 2004
To: gt350ed [#19] 12 Jul 2004
Ed,
The ribbed carpet is what I thought I had seen in various trade shows I have been to over the years. The booth manufacturers use that material in their designs.
I will have to stop by Lowes to see what I can come up with.
Thank you so much!
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#21]
12 Jul 2004
To: gt350ed [#19] 12 Jul 2004
Don't automaticaly throw out the loops portion of the Velcro like I used to do. It makes great pads to put under displays to prevent scratching of surfaces.
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