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Brush Box/Sign Kit

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Jon Harl
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Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by Jon Harl »

Can anyone give me an idea where I can buy a sign kit. My old kit has bit the dust... it's time to get a new one.

Thanks,
Jon
Jon Harl
San Jose, CA
Sign Painting Since 1984
Tony Segale
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by Tony Segale »

Howdy Jon,

I can't seem to find the aluminum sign kit.
I have found smaller version in plastic from
cheap joes art supplies or daniel smith artist materials.
They call them art storage boxes, around 35.00.
Though I would prefer the aluminum kit if it is still available.
and he took that golden hair and made a sweater for baby bear.
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Danny Baronian
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by Danny Baronian »

Hi Jon,

Here's one at Dick Blick:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/artbi ... orage-box/

Danny
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Tony Segale
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by Tony Segale »

hi-yoooo...
that's the one I'm talkin about.
and he took that golden hair and made a sweater for baby bear.
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Jerry Berg
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by Jerry Berg »

I have one like this. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=94538

The drawers keep things organized. It seems to be very well built. Works for me.
ericmalicoat
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Location: Arroyo Grande, Ca

Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by ericmalicoat »

There is an aluminum case at moseart.com.... About half way down the page. I ran across it when I was looking for a box like Studden's.

http://www.moseart.com/painting.htm

Specifications:
10 1/2 inches wide by 18 inches long by 11 3/8 deep. Weight 11 pounds .050 polished aluminum Stainless steel hardware.
4 foldout trays with total of 14 compartments.
4 heavy duty latches; and latches can be locked. Split top with sturdy full length piano hinges.
Heavy corner protectors
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David Slade
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

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Looks like the same aluminum box but a little cheaper (149 usd) here:
http://www.pacificcoastsignsupply.com/c ... sories.htm

These wood boxes might be usable??
This one has a slide out work surface. (79.99 usd)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=94538
This is similar. (109.95 usd)
http://www.grizzly.com/products/20-Mapl ... hest/H7720

Years ago I saw some interesting boxes over here in Japan with sliding shutters. I will have a look at some of the older shops as soon as I get a chance.
David Slade
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James Warwick
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by James Warwick »

Hear is a link to a good buy.....
http://dayton.craigslist.org/clt/1253052483.html
If you don't see it..it has been sold.
Good luck..
Leo Calleros
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by Leo Calleros »

You can sometimes find some pretty nice boxes on Ebay. I search under vintage tool box or vintage tackle box. I have found a few nice sign painter boxes on there that were listed under tackle box. Most people would never know that it is a sign kit box and they just list them as tool or tackle boxes. You can also pick a nice vintage wooden machinist box thats made a lot nicer and higher quality than most anything made now a days.
scott victor
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Re: Brush Box/Sign Kit

Post by scott victor »

Went to go buy the aluminum sign box shown on this (pretty old) thread and no joy. If anyone has one or knows where I can buy one please let me know. I am a buyer!
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