Steve The Graphics Guy
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Let's decorate the printshop! - Design, Print & Install | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 39628 дней назад
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re decking our office @precisiongraphix with festive decorations created right in our print shop! Watch as we go through the entire process of designing, printing, cutting, and installing our Christmas decorations. See the magic unfold and get inspired as we add holiday spirit to our workspace! We printed these designs using our new Keundo Flatbe...
I'm Back with a Print Shop Update! | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video, I share a long overdue update to what's been going on in the printshop! I hate that it's been so long since the last update but things are busy - trying to find employees and new equipment has had me tied up! Super thankful for all the comments asking for more videos, I did have fun editing this (although very basic) and it's got me in the spirit to make some more content!!! If y...
Shop Update - Getting Organized with Kanban! | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 5145 месяцев назад
In this video I show you how I am getting organized for growth. While I have a decent amount of procedures to follow, most of them have to be taught by me which makes me the bottleneck. The Kanban system is going to help everyone know which products are where, who they need to be ordered from and at what quantity. I have a lot more cards to make, but this will be part of my daily continuous imp...
Lean Improvements for the Print Shop - Fixing what bothers me! | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 9837 месяцев назад
Join me this week as I go over some of the improvements I have made to the shop lately! I am constantly thinking of how I can improve productivity, and make things easier around the shop. I calculate every move I make and try to eliminate the waste such as extra steps or time spent. I try to simplify the process as much as possible. Let me know what you guys think, and if you want to share impr...
Vinyl Wall Mural Installation Techniques For Graphics Installers | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
In this video, I'll be sharing the tips and tricks I use every day to install wall murals. I hope these tips will help someone new learn a new way to install wall murals. In this video, I go over three specific techniques: 1) working around cove base, 2) setting up a corner by slitting the backing paper, and 3) handling a raised object that can't be removed. If you have any questions, please le...
Branding DUCTZ of DelChester - Part 2 - Wallpaper and Vinyl Installation | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 7908 месяцев назад
Join me onsite for part two of an interior branding project for our friends @ductzofdelchester . We are installing the wallpaper and art panels that I showed you in Part 1, which is all being unveiled at their ribbon cutting event to welcome clients to their new office. What an awesome opportunity to show off the type of work they do with awesome branding. If you missed part 1 you can view it h...
Branding DUCTZ of DelChester - Part 1- Color Samples, Printing & Laminating | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Branding DUCTZ of DelChester - Part 1- Color Samples, Printing & Laminating | Steve The Graphics Guy
Branding A Beverage Cart for PURE FUEL | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Branding A Beverage Cart for PURE FUEL | Steve The Graphics Guy
How to Make Roll Labels Without A Roll Label Printer | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
How to Make Roll Labels Without A Roll Label Printer | Steve The Graphics Guy
Installation Van Tour - What’s inside? | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 6509 месяцев назад
Installation Van Tour - What’s inside? | Steve The Graphics Guy
How I Make Die-Cut Decals & package them! | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
How I Make Die-Cut Decals & package them! | Steve The Graphics Guy
Vinyl Wrapping a Mini Trash Truck - Print, Cut, Install | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Vinyl Wrapping a Mini Trash Truck - Print, Cut, Install | Steve The Graphics Guy
New Shop - The Move & Preview of the New Shop | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 4329 месяцев назад
New Shop - The Move & Preview of the New Shop | Steve The Graphics Guy
Making Custom Stairwell Vinyl Graphics - Print, Cut, Install | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 54610 месяцев назад
Making Custom Stairwell Vinyl Graphics - Print, Cut, Install | Steve The Graphics Guy
New Shop Prep - Running Network Wires & More Painting
Просмотров 31310 месяцев назад
New Shop Prep - Running Network Wires & More Painting
New Shop Prep - Grinding & Sealing The Floor
Просмотров 31710 месяцев назад
New Shop Prep - Grinding & Sealing The Floor
New Shop Prep - Painting | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 14810 месяцев назад
New Shop Prep - Painting | Steve The Graphics Guy
New Shop Prep - Day 1 | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 23511 месяцев назад
New Shop Prep - Day 1 | Steve The Graphics Guy
How I Install Optically Clear Window Film On Glass | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 86411 месяцев назад
How I Install Optically Clear Window Film On Glass | Steve The Graphics Guy
How to print vinyl and make signs in the print shop | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
How to print vinyl and make signs in the print shop | Steve The Graphics Guy
Installing traditional wallpaper mural solo | Steve The Graphics Guy!
Просмотров 266Год назад
Installing traditional wallpaper mural solo | Steve The Graphics Guy!
Making and installing a 3 dimensional wall logo with reflective vinyl graphics.
Просмотров 674Год назад
Making and installing a 3 dimensional wall logo with reflective vinyl graphics.
Printing, laminating, and cutting adhesive vinyl graphics! | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 998Год назад
Printing, laminating, and cutting adhesive vinyl graphics! | Steve The Graphics Guy
What’s inside my tool bag as a graphics installer | Steve The Graphics Guy
Просмотров 394Год назад
What’s inside my tool bag as a graphics installer | Steve The Graphics Guy
Hi - I'm Steve The Graphics Guy!
Просмотров 565Год назад
Hi - I'm Steve The Graphics Guy!

Комментарии

  • @Jake-2011-
    @Jake-2011- 15 дней назад

    Nice video, helps me a lot. Wondering the last part of the vinyl that you used was already cut the back in half ?

  • @nik53538games
    @nik53538games 15 дней назад

    Merry christmas!

  • @pawanbhandari90
    @pawanbhandari90 16 дней назад

    Merry Christmas and Happy New year 2025😊

  • @petertwining5729
    @petertwining5729 16 дней назад

    Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year. 😊

  • @miketheprintman
    @miketheprintman 17 дней назад

    Happy Holidays, Steve! Here's to even more success in 2025!!!

  • @Jake-2011-
    @Jake-2011- 17 дней назад

    That’s a good idea 👍

  • @moose_tracking2987
    @moose_tracking2987 18 дней назад

    Ive done a few of those accenture greater than logos! Looks cool

  • @moonforkelly
    @moonforkelly 28 дней назад

    You do such clean work it's almost relaxing watching you guys do your thing. To the new girl who I don't think we've ever seen before , welcome!! Oh how I wish we had a flatbed summa... one day. Good Video you guys!

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 26 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you can get your flatbed one day!

  • @Firesprint
    @Firesprint 28 дней назад

    That scissor lift is sure handy to have!

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 28 дней назад

      It sure is! I think we use it more in the office than taking it out for installs haha

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    That's everywhere, Steve. Nobody cares or thinks anymore. It drives me crazy. They need to learn what work ethics are because they have none; by the way, Steve, what state are you based in.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 29 дней назад

      Yeah it’s tough. We’re in Pennsylvania!

    • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
      @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 29 дней назад

      @@stevethegraphicsguy At Yellow tool, they sell TimberMaxx Atis. It has two bubble levels, a straight edge for cutting and a felt edge for laying vinyl. Have you ever used new ones or any of the older versions? I might buy one for signs on glass or walls. What is your thoughts about them? I could easily make one for I have the equipment. But buy the materials. cut and assemble the dam thing. Ah, better just go buy it and be done with it. lol

  • @miketheprintman
    @miketheprintman Месяц назад

    Awesome video, Steve! Shop looks festive and it was a great video to show off the capabilities of your equipment and services. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 29 дней назад

      Appreciate the kind words! It was a fun project. Wishing you a happy holiday season too!

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Merry Christmas Stever, workers and family.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Steve, again, I ask. How did you make so much money to move into a small warehouse and buy all that equipment. That is mind-boggling what you have done.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      I started very small and have been working my way up over the years! It’s been a long journey so far and I still have a long way to go!

    • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
      @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

      @@stevethegraphicsguy@stevethegraphicsguy Well done, my friend. Well done.

  • @Stickmup1
    @Stickmup1 Месяц назад

    Merry Christmas to you guys as well. Love your shop.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Steve what is the cutter called you used cutting the seam lines. The one you slid against the straight edge?

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Truly hope you can make the flatbed work so it starts paying for itself. That thing looks like it sucks a lot of ink just making it ready.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    So, with that flatbed. That means aluminum signs and MDF direct printing. Now that is really cool.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      It’s limitless! We can print on anything haha

    • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
      @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

      @@stevethegraphicsguy@stevethegraphicsguy How did you get so much money to afford that massive shop and all your big money-making toys.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    If that's a pattern. I am guessing that was pinned to the wall. how to you mark out the pin location for reinstallation.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      We took it back to the shop and then marked around the pins so that we could use the pattern for the new location

    • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
      @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

      ​@@stevethegraphicsguy One job paid to remove. I did not know I was reinstalling months later. So they sent me a template with no x marks the spot. I made several short pins with points and threaded them into the letters. The paper template was over cardboard on a table. Line the letters up with the template. When good, give it a nice pushdown. When I reapplied the letters with the new template, Signage came out great. Letters were nice and square.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Absolutly stunning final product.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    How many days did you calculate the install time for this job? That was a lot of installation.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Steve, I did just see it on Amazon. A plastic panel you curl up and stick down inside garbage bags. It make the bag stand up and top fully open. When done pull plastic out and close the bag,

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    I like the idea and design of the name running down the doors. Looks classy.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Steve, watching your skills is a benefit to my business and skill sets.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    What is that cutter called your cutting the seam with? Who sells it.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Very cool you showing your operation.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Do you call that cutter a plotter? Never seen a cutter look like that. Wow. Looks like high-dollar equipment.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      It has many names. Flatbed cutter is the most common.

    • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
      @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

      ​@@stevethegraphicsguy What it can cut through is fantastic. I can recall cutting many projects by hand while working in a print shop. By the way, is it a vacuum that keeps the project from moving around?

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    The program looks familiar. Looks like Flexi sign.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    How many employees do you have working, Steve? Your shop space and inventory are impressive. The shop is looking great.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      Just me and a designer at the moment. We’re looking to grow the team but it has been hard to find good help.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Steve, you do pro-grade work. I would study your style and technique any day.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    The one thing I do is extend the blade longer so I can get a nice, easy slicing motion to start the cut at the top. Then, I shorten it as usual.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Watching you, I am genuinely upping my game as an installer.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Hot dam, you made that dam easy and fearless. So, what soap ratio to qt are you using? Are you using distilled water? In California, we have high hardness, so it dries white.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      I probably should use distilled but get away with regular water. I haven’t measured my ratio of more of a feeling thing. I use dawn platinum and give it a one Mississippi squeeze generally.

    • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
      @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

      @@stevethegraphicsguy Thanks. It really came out clean-looking.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    Thats brilliant. Slit the backing and then apply. However, the downside is that not all corners are actual. And if it is a stucco wall, you won't even bother slitting it. But I am for sure going to use this trick when possible.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    And if there is a caulking bead, you aren't doing anything about it unless the customer is very clear and then has the caulking removed. Then install it and have the painters come back and recaulk.

  • @mostlikelywedoitservices6926
    @mostlikelywedoitservices6926 Месяц назад

    I like using a stainless or carbon thin flexible mud blade cutting into corners; the blade has to be rounded over and sharp corners removed.It Works really well.

  • @justinmprint
    @justinmprint Месяц назад

    Hey Steve. I have the same project coming up and don't want to out source. How are you getting the double stick tape to stick to the backer paper? maybe I didn't catch it. Thanks

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      @JustinM9000 Hey! I just use a standard banner tape. It’s certainly not permanent but sticks pretty well for me. I am using a non air egress film which helps the tape stick better too.

  • @AndrewDenotaris
    @AndrewDenotaris Месяц назад

    HI LOVE THE WORK AND IS IT POSSIBLE TO PLACE A ORDER WITH YOU ? DO YOU USE POLYESTER PLASTIC TO PRINTE W A UV PRINTER

  • @theshocker_guy5966
    @theshocker_guy5966 Месяц назад

    Been watching most of your videos and great job. What is brand of packing tape and the machine your using, I really like the setup.

  • @ttms
    @ttms Месяц назад

    I do not miss my flatbed. 😂 I also love my summa.

  • @Watsonsengraving
    @Watsonsengraving Месяц назад

    When i saw the summa barcode printing along the 8 foot edge i was wondering how that was going to work lol, do you not use the barcode workflow with your summa?

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      I actually don’t most of the time. I really only use it with paneled wall murals on a roll. Do you know how I can change it to be on the 4’ side?

    • @Watsonsengraving
      @Watsonsengraving Месяц назад

      ​@stevethegraphicsguy no sorry I don't, I don't have a flatbed printer so it's never come up.

  • @patrikstoor
    @patrikstoor Месяц назад

    nice! is there a reason you prefer flatbed over regular printer?

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      Just to print direct to substrate and eliminate vinyl when I can!

  • @jralexmaloney
    @jralexmaloney Месяц назад

    Looks really solid,, congrats! Since it came from overseas, did you set it up yourself?

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      I didn’t buy it direct from overseas. I bought it from a vendor locally so they delivered and set it up for me!

  • @Unknown-9-0-0
    @Unknown-9-0-0 Месяц назад

    Welcome back! I always learn so much from your content.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      Appreciate you watching and I am glad you find the content helpful!

  • @miketheprintman
    @miketheprintman 2 месяца назад

    Glad to see a new upload. I figured you were probably busy. Congrats on the new purchase, it'll open up a lot more opportunities for you moving forward. Can't wait to see more of what it can do.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy Месяц назад

      Appreciate that, I'm excited to start using it more and sharing what it can do with everyone!

  • @reedmurray1667
    @reedmurray1667 2 месяца назад

    Congrats on the addition! Get yourself some swabs for the head too, soak it with solvent cleaner and you can get a little more scrubbing action on the heads. My old Roland was annoying and the nozzles got dirty super fast

  • @CLTGeek
    @CLTGeek 2 месяца назад

    Whoo hooo! He's back! :D

  • @JoeCestare-SignaramaBellmore
    @JoeCestare-SignaramaBellmore 2 месяца назад

    glad to see you back. Enjoy the videos

  • @burlymugg
    @burlymugg 2 месяца назад

    Glad you're back man! I learn more from your channel than most others on large format printing, keep em coming!

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 2 месяца назад

      Appreciate that, I'm working on getting some more done! Anything in particular you want to see?

  • @matthewphillips263
    @matthewphillips263 2 месяца назад

    Love to see you back on RUclips! Interesting that you shut your machine off daily, does your machine have any circulation pumps? If so you might be wise to leave it running to keep the ink flowing through the ink.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 2 месяца назад

      Thanks Matt! I don’t believe that it does. I could leave it on, but still need to shut the valves in case the power did go out. We haven’t really had power issues in the past but I don’t want to deal with the aftermath if it does lose the pressure. I think something happens where the ink back flows into the pressure tubes and creates a mess!

    • @matthewphillips263
      @matthewphillips263 2 месяца назад

      @@stevethegraphicsguy very interesting! Our vanguard which ironically has identically control software mists ink every 10-15 seconds. So it is constantly wasting ink but it keeps the lines pressured.

  • @moonforkelly
    @moonforkelly 2 месяца назад

    Hey man!! I'm super stoked you're back. Congrats on the new equipment and being busy, and yes finding good help is hard. Glad you're back good sir.

    • @stevethegraphicsguy
      @stevethegraphicsguy 2 месяца назад

      Thanks! I'm happy to be back!! Appreciate you watching.