Recent content by MarkG

Excuse me???? This is a 'garage forum', correct? Last I checked, guys would gather here to learn from others experiences with all things garage-related. If you aren't interested in a work light review, move on----it's really that simple.

From the archives----when I was lettering a restored truck for an ice cream shop. I hope I smoothed out that curve in the 'S'----I think I did! :S

Several of my hand-lettered signs are now available. Sorry----pick-up only!!! Bad experience with shipping and I am not doing that anymore!!

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Water levels are very useful for stuff like marking out suspended ceiling grid in basements where ductwork, soffits, etc. would block a laser level line at that height.

This was sold. I don't see a 'delete' option.

Selling my welder. I'm not in the trade anymore and don't have the need! The custom cart (pictured) has been on the forum before (I think!) Pick up only! Elgin, IL. I don't get on here often anymore, so please reply to my email: [email protected]...

But is it a 'tactical utility knife'?? :S Looks like a case of a company trying to over-complicate a very simple tool, and ending up with something that's probably not nearly as durable and easy-to-use as a 'plain' old Stanley.

I typically use plain old mineral spirits. It softens most of the adhesives without being so strong that it attacks paints. Obviously, YMMV depending on the job, so do a test in a small area first if it matters! Some adhesives may need something like acetone or lacquer thinner, though. A...

I remember thinking the same thing, before I stopped and thought about how seldom it gets changed, and figured it was worth using 'their brand' just for peace of mind. Never had a problem with anything else Honda, so I trust the fluid to be decent stuff too. But I probably wouldn't lose sleep...

Post a close-up of the lettering. Looks good. Lettering a rough surface like the beater race car pic I posted never looks as smooth and was just done in a quick 'knock-out' script. On a nice vehicle with clean, smooth metal, it goes better!

This is true. Some people MAY have more of whatever gift it is that makes some people creative or artisitic, but it still needs to be practiced and studied a lot before it can be done decently!

Signpainting is so different than using a pen or pencil that I don't think 'nice handwriting' is really any indication of potential signpainting ability (with TONS of practice of course!) My own handwriting is not very consistent and CAN be pretty bad! I have to slow down and concentrate to...