Dude - I don't know how the Frisket works, but this stuff works great. http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-VOR813-2410-STMSKB.html The Cameo cuts it right out of the box while leaving the backing intact. Don't even need the cutting board. Then apply it with this - http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-AP-AT60-12.html

This is what I use for sign making at work and also used it to make my own stencils to repaint my 6M$M. I don't know what the price comparison is, but it seems reasonable. Just another option. Anxiously waiting to see how your hard work turns out!

Weeding IS a huge pita but it's worth it when the stencil is awesome. Yup, lots of experimenting to find the settings that work. And of course, different settings for different materials. Doing some of that myself this weekend.

Getting there! Stay with it, dude, you have too much time invested to even think about quitting now! Glad the other products are working better for you.

It will always cut both sides of a line. The trick I use is to fill any areas to be outlined in black.

I've never had to float a stencil, so don't know what to tell you there. Looks like you're on a high learning curve and kicking its ass. The trick in my mind is getting it placed by peeling back two sides just enough to get them aligned with the existing work and then plant the rest. You are giving me ideas for the work I have coming up so thanks for that. (Gonna do the words and numbers as separate stencils and hit them individually. That way I only need one good sample of each "phrase.") Looks like all your work is close to paying off. Also, I would advise not setting the paint with heat until AFTER you have peeled the stencil off.

I have 4 old beat P/Fs I bought at TPF two years ago($100) for just this purpose. That way I'll never cry over spilt milk. I was going to say that it is possible that enough of a valley in the paint might let paint escape a stencil. I'll be facing just that problem with my Black Pyramid after I finish the current project. I did learn when I stenciled my 6M$M cab that the particular brand I use HAS to be shot in one piece. One of my earlier attempts was sized incorrectly so I cut it into 3 pieces and aligned them to the first stencil lines. I then used extra material to cover the "cracks." Bled like a stuck cow. Sandpaper! Stat!!

Yeah, I understand about that time thing. A 1/2 hour here and a 1/2 hour there don't get it done. I was just able to repair the power board on my Earthshaker that fried a varistor two weeks ago. Meanwhile I have two restored Ballys that just need attention to minor problems and my main project, building an acrylic machine from the remnants of a water damaged Sonic Super Straight. March and the TPF seem to come faster every year...

MOST of the time on my 6M$M was cleaning up and detailing the image on the computer. The sides were really tore up and I wanted to get it right the first time. Untold hours getting carpal tunnel between a mouse and a draw pad!

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The first image is a photo of the cab taken with an average DSLR. The second is the computer image generated from the photo after all the hours of cleanup and correction. (That cab DID come out pretty awesome - see the results here http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/home-hack-making-my-own-stencils

The work on those stencils was done on my machine at work. It has a 24" width capacity. Great for making giant signs. Piss poor at making very small detailed letters, which is why I bought the Cameo. The image was reversed for making the opposite side stencil. It was about a $900 package total. (Cutter, software and starter tool kit.) I would imagine the guys that make stencils to sell have a similar setup and better files to work from. I still managed to misalign the front from the sides. Always learning...

Looking GREAT! A butt ton of work but it should be well worth it in the end.

Looking awesome. that's a heck of a lot of work. Remember, you are your own worst critic. I painted my box 3 times and if I didn't have any other projects to work on I would probably redo it again. At some point, you have to decide it is "done" and move on. But if you are not too happy with it now, you'll hate it when you're playing it.

I see what you're saying with the overrun from the black. I think frisket and a sharp razor would be the answer there.

That club has many members...

Happy to see you back at this!

Have you tried to find the font and retype it?

https://www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/

Glad to see you back on this. Gotta get me some of that Gerber mask.

Still watching. Would love to see this done someday!

At some point, you'll need to be happy with the results. Remember, the enemy of good is better.

About time!! LOL

Looking super sweet and B-E A-utiful! I wish I could master that whole spraying paint thing. I finally managed to pick me up a P/B playfield to run in the Multi-Ball(y). Its in pretty good shape all things considered. Loving your work!

Shawn

I followed this auction on epay and love that you got it. Amazing find!!

Shawn