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Offline Retropin

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CABINET STENCILS
« on: October 27, 2008, 11:52:57 PM »
Ive been supplying computer cut stencils to a few people for cabinet restoration. All vectorised files are made by myself by hand tracing existing cabinet artwork with a computer. This gives extremely accurate reproductions of existing artwork.
Im now in a position to offer these to anyone who may need them. Prices are kept as low as possible.
Stencils are for a one off application and are cut from masking vinyl. Each colour has its own template, directions for order of colour added are supplied.
previously, i have been using one type of masking vinyl, but seeing as most people use standard house acrylic as the base colour of the cabinets, ive done some research and have come up with another type of mask to use.

New mask is thicker than previous and is slightly absorbant. This reduces the risk of bleed dramatically as the paint is absorbed through the edges of the mask, not underneath it.
This mask is slightly more expensive than the previous.

But it does allow me to offer 2 types of mask.

For those using enamel or automotive acrylic and as such have a perfectly smooth surface can order standard mask.

If using standard acrylic then absorbant mask is required.

These stencils are made to order. if anyone has such a requirement then please contact me through this forum.
please bear in mind that i already have a backlog of orders that MUST be finished before any new ones can be made, as such there is a short waiting list.


results of stencils can be seen below.











Thanks - Retropin

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2008, 12:05:02 AM »
Awesome Gavin. Any idea on pricing or will each one be different depending on the complexity? What happens when you don't have access to a particular machine?

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2008, 12:13:56 AM »
pricing will be $130 for standard stencils and $150 for absorbant plus shipping via courier - about $15

I only need square on pics to make the files up and cabinet dimensions. I have access to many machine pictures.
 Even the most faded cabinets can be used for reference. Using pics of this and those available on IPDB, i can accurately measure sizes and ratios of the various graphics.

I only need to make a file for a machine ive not done before, some i already have.

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2008, 12:24:44 AM »
Cool. That's a great service you're providing. Hopefully members will make use of it.

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2008, 01:06:24 AM »
That is fantastic Gavin, looks great  ^^^

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2008, 06:30:48 AM »
Love your work Gavin!

These stencils are very nice and professional... and from the pics you have shown, they look a treat!

One question... when will mine be ready??  :lol :lol :lol

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2008, 09:42:49 AM »

Terrific News, Gavin..

Hopefully my list of Stencils won't push you back too far into 2009 !

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2008, 12:16:06 PM »
hi gav
you got williams phoenix images?
cheers
stu

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2008, 10:34:26 PM »
Hey Stuba,

havent got phoenix images...mate when i come over ill bring the camera and get some snapshots - im heavily into getting pics of cabinets these days!!!


pinFixer....

Mate will have your stencils soon, have been flat out with the normal job, but plan to catch up on a lot of stuff next week

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2008, 11:05:39 AM »
Hey Stuba,

havent got phoenix images...mate when i come over ill bring the camera and get some snapshots - im heavily into getting pics of cabinets these days!!!


pinFixer....

Mate will have your stencils soon, have been flat out with the normal job, but plan to catch up on a lot of stuff next week

cheers mate, i'll have to get that TZ going for you...


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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2008, 01:47:59 PM »
cheers mate, i'll have to get that TZ going for you...


Oh Yeh!!! If i can get my boy to rate that machine then id be prepared to sell 2 of mine to get one.
Been over 15 years since ive played one - my flipper fingers are twitching

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2008, 09:34:17 PM »
No worries Gavin... been very flat out myself lately.

Let me know when they're ready.

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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2008, 07:00:26 PM »
Great stuff Gav, and also good to see someone providing a service as such.

I have quite a few 'squared on' pics around the place for older machines.
Ask if you want any photos.


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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2008, 08:47:58 PM »
About to finish my Apollo with Gav's stencils this coming weekend - will post pix when completed.

Gav, will give you a call during the week before I do it!


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Re: CABINET STENCILS
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2009, 07:53:15 PM »
Gavin

Are you still providing this great stencil service if so please let me know as i am keen to order a set.

Cheers

John