Layered sign for a university

bestmetalworks · Post by **bestmetalworks** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:53 am

I finished this sign a couple weeks ago for a college here in North Georgia.

I welded studs to the top piece and attached it to the base by drilling holes and back welding them then grinding smooth.

I’m still trying to learn better ways to attach painted pieces together of different colors. Any suggestions are always welcome!

Welded studs on the back plate acted as anchors into the brick wall.

16ga steel was used for all layers with a 1/2” gap from front to back.

bestmetalworks · Post by **bestmetalworks** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:57 am

Painted and attached.

Post by **acourtjester** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:14 pm

nice work very clean the layers make it POP

Post by **tnbndr** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:16 pm

Nice work!

Did they request the trade mark symbol also?

bestmetalworks · Post by **bestmetalworks** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:33 pm

tnbndr wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 1:16 pm Nice work!

Did they request the trade mark symbol also?

@Tnbndr
Yes, it being a state university, it's required by their marketing team and legal.

Post by **adbuch** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:24 am

Nicely Done!!
David

aaron868400 · Post by **aaron868400** » Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:59 am

Looks great!

What did you use for surface prep and paint?

bestmetalworks · Post by **bestmetalworks** » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:38 pm

aaron868400 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 9:59 am Looks great!

What did you use for surface prep and paint?

Acetone clean up. Acid etch primer. For the paint I had to color match to the school so I used a local paint shop to mix the enamel paint.

TJS · Post by **TJS** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:56 am

So those studs you welded on the back. Are they just stuck in drilled holes in the brick ? Did you use any type of Hilti anchor compound/epoxy for these studs to set into.

bestmetalworks · Post by **bestmetalworks** » Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:33 pm

TJS wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:56 am So those studs you welded on the back. Are they just stuck in drilled holes in the brick ? Did you use any type of Hilti anchor compound/epoxy for these studs to set into.

There were 9 studs in total 2-1/2” into the wall. I used anchoring epoxy on 3 of the holes just in case they want to move it. But this thing is pretty solid into the wall without the epoxy. My studs are threaded like I’m sure most guys on here are. They tend to bite well on their own.

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