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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:06:41 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Extending annual plaque</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6723.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Rob (AWARDZZ)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks Harvey;

Finally after 3 years  on this forum I finally came up with something usable.

What a great day this is for me :'D 

Back to earth, back to work, 

if i could just get off this cloud 9

c'ya 
Rob]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:46:41 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Mounting on Plaque</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6683.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Mike (MIKEN)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I've done a bit of that as well but I have a feeling that the tool steel will be formidable.  

If you can do it it is the best option, minus the adhesive.  A material called Loctite put on the threads will suffice.

I would also be concerned about time and overall job cost.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:17:28 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Who's Column Do You Use?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6528.1</link>
  <dc:creator>basehorawards</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Continental Trophy, PDU and Discount Trophy. (Helps that they all have local warehouses so I can pick them up rather than pay shipping.)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:46:21 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Help with first Perpetual plaque</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6515.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Debbie,

Here are a couple past discussions on the topic:

http://engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&#38;msg=6375.1

http://engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&#38;msg=6020.1]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:35:47 UT</pubDate>
  <title>The Oscars</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6489.1</link>
  <dc:creator>UncleSteve</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Did you know:

The Oscars are all numbered on the rear base of the casting using a MANUAL pantograph with brass type.....

The plates are created using an IS700 system.

The finish is a heavy 24K plating over a silver plating over a copper plating.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:18:54 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Who's the company?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=3997.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Rob Mc (ROBMC)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I sure would like to know too]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:07:19 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Bright ideas needed</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6383.1</link>
  <dc:creator>UncleSteve</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Or maybe one of Huang Acrylic or other's clear acrylic 1&#34; thick  &#34;ice&#34; plaques laid on it's side with a slot cut into it......  :D]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:39:36 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Trophy cleaning</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6297.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Joe (SMITTY61)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I agree with Dave. If its just one or two that need to be wiped off, make it part of the service. We had similar situations where silver needed to be polished and it became more of an issue than what it was worth. We do however polish wood bases and try to clean plaques with Old English as part of the service to keep them coming back. Charge a flat rate of $5.00  of $10.00 if there are a couple of pieces that need to be cleaned. I wouldn't get too much into the silver polishing, though. I am not a Silversmith and some people expect that kind of result.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:56:47 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Pricing for perpetual plaques</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6020.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Bobby (SHARPMACK)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Just a quick answer to your question.

If you charge - $ 99.00 for the Perp Plaque. You have two choices

1)  Charge per letter for the header plate , 

2)  All Engraving is free 

www.sharptrophiesbymack.com

Bobby]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:48:09 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Cutting trophy plates</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5972.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Ed (EMERY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Hi Ed

No problem with the advice.  I'm always willing to learn.  That's kind of where we are in life (wife and I).  We are trying to re-invent ourselves in the laser engraving business.  And we are quite willing to let it grow slowly since we don't need the income for survival purposes.

I am not sure what niche we will fall into quite yet.  We are doing and have done several plaques for individuals and businesses.  I'm in the process of doing a large photo engraved plaque for a local business.  That might lead to us doing an extensive interior signage job with them...they are showing some interest, and I'm making up a sample this weekend.

The trophies thus far (until the 240 item order) were fun and easy money.  I've found building 240 trophies to be some kind of effort.   As for the plates, I now know I should have had Johnson Plastics apply the adhesive and it would have saved me quite a bit of work.  However, I now own 5 sheets of flexibrass brushed gold with blue substrate...so I think I'll have to use it up.

Are trophies going to make us money?  I'm comfortable with it so far.  Our little area could supply us with 6 or 7 of these larger orders, and if they repeat yearly...well, it could be a nice steady piece of change.

Our business is but 4 months old and still evolving.  I'm enjoying watching the growth and intrigued to see where we are going to be a year from now.

Thanks for the welcome!  I'm enjoying the Forum already.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:18:28 UT</pubDate>
  <title>cup components</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=6032.1</link>
  <dc:creator>DelpsAwards</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Are there any suppliers of Dacom/Impex cup &#38; stem components in the U.S. like Discount/Marco used to sell?]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:26:02 UT</pubDate>
  <title>What do you use for trophy plates?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5998.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Vicky (ANDERI)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[quote: I can cut plates faster than the Xenetech can. LOL!  Yeah, but the machine does a neater job than I do (while still keeping my fingers attached to my hands, that is). :P   Besides, I'd rather let the machine do the hard work while I sit at my computer chatting with you nice folks.  :-)]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:58:49 UT</pubDate>
  <title>nut driver</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5941.1</link>
  <dc:creator>basehorawards</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[I got mine at Cummins Industrial Tools and paid about $3. Nice large diameter handle makes it easy for my rotten hands to get the nuts tight. Plus it has a hollow shaft for those times when I need it. But what I use most often is a Black &#38; Decker cordless screwdriver that runs on 4 double A batteries.  Stick a magnet on the side of the socket and your in business and your hands don't get tired as fast.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:43:22 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Help-What should I do?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5906.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Larry,

You've done your part, as a reputable businessperson, in offering a good-faith solution, with an eye to the future.

At this point, if they feel your offer comes up short, you may not want (or need) their future business.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:25:52 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Perpetual Plaque of sorts?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=4005.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Jo (OAAE)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Hey! 

I didn't forget about posting a pic.  I put something together, school ended and he never returned my many phone calls.

Worked out for the best. I guess.

Thanks for asking and getting me back to reading the board again.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Jo]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:26:29 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Lawn Mower Racing</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=3884.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Maybe you can get some video shots from the 'Home Improvement' show. One show had a great lawn mower racing theme.]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:04:12 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Glass Adhesive</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5340.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Stunt Engraver (DGL)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Jer,

Here's a recent thread on the topic:

http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&#38;msg=5212.1]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:05:53 UT</pubDate>
  <title>How much?</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5205.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Bill (ALBILLBERT2000)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[my price came at $97.50  pricing and qty discounts have to be considered but I priced it with first col pricing fpr one trophy.. and yes doing one takes more time than doing a qty... my price does not include engraving.. I also have a policy if the customer needs the trophy in under 5 days they pay the shipping charges for any parts not in stock.... .. I try to put orders in every week.. to keep the shipping down.. its the small orders that kill your margin..]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:02:19 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Plastic Bags from Trophy columns</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5189.1</link>
  <dc:creator>Bill (ALBILLBERT2000)</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Every day I make trophies of one sort or another.  Everyday I take plastic columns out of long nice bags and throw them away.. hopeing to find a simple but good use for them anyone doing something with them?

Bill]]></description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:44:56 UT</pubDate>
  <title>Trophy Bases</title>
  <link>https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&amp;msg=5126.1</link>
  <dc:creator>PenMan</dc:creator>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks for the info Ed.]]></description>
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