Advice needed on how to approach cutting this please...

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Nzniceguy
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Advice needed on how to approach cutting this please...

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I'm having trouble deciding the best way to go about cutting this sign.
Unsure whether it should be double pieces eg a backing to attach it to so the dropouts can be welded back in...

Or should it have bridges and be done single sided?

Or what do you guys suggest?
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Re: Advice needed on how to approach cutting this please...

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It would depend on the sign size, but I think a layered sign would be easier. Here is how you could bridge it it you wanted. Not complete but with a better image it would be better.
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Post by plasmanewbie »

I also think that would look better on a backing plate rather than bridged in one piece. Maybe spaced off the backing plate a little as well would look good.
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Here's my stab at it.

On the last layered sign, i ended up using small neodymium magnets to hold the layers and boy, did that open up possibilities!
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Re: Advice needed on how to approach cutting this please...

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Oh wow! You guys are so awesome. That is way more than I expected, thank you very much.
I've been on a lot of different forums for all sorts of hobbies but this forum totally stands out for having the most friendly, helpful members. I don't think I've seen a heated conversation anywhere on this forum.
Thanks heaps guys, I'll put up a pic when finished.
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