TheSignMakingApprentice

My name's Andyroo, Apprentice at sign makers "AMSigns" based in hull UK. This is a blog/Vlog of my experience, thoughts and feelings through the apprenticeship with AMSigns

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20/03/2018: applied frosted vinyl to 4 windows and w glass doors for Somba Catering, never felt like applying vinyl was as easy as it was doing this, applied using water, adjusting its placement such an easy, easy process. Really enjoyed doing it too.

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Officially trained to use a wall saw

Paper had both mine and the manager directors signature, i can now use the wall saw!!

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1 aspect of the job whether you’re an apprentice or fully employed, cleaning is essential not to keep the boss in good books. Having a clean machine and work surroundings result in clean printing and smooth, clean applying

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16/3/2018: Making a sign to be put on a post with diabond from scratch. Firstly smoothing th edges, then to make measurements for the rails to be placed and nailed on. Once measurements been done and they’re in place I used a drill to make 3 holes in each rail going through the sign board, so 9 total. Once holes are made i used the rivet gun to lock them together. And the sign board has been made ready for applying.

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14/3/2018: Made a FLT do n donts infoboard for symingtons, print on diabond

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13/3/2018: Van done for self employer white knight (Danny knight) because of the curve indent on the side of the van, it made me question if i have the writing straight or not. Messed with my head a bit, it was only when i stepped back n noticed it curved that I realised it was all fine. I used the spirit level which is why it confused me so because the spirit level was saying it's perfect but the curve made me question it all. All job done and he's happy.

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12/03/2018: Beal Homes market suite sight plan applied on 10mm foamex and awards panel on the wall with mirror fixings.

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12/03/2018: Made assembly point signs.

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07.03.18: Made price boards for a cafe in London from scratch.

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The banners i made are up. Absolutely freezing, not just cos of the snow, the wind was the worst of it. Though im surprised the banner is still up

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My third van ive been on, and this one i did 85% of the work too, won't be long before ill be doing a full van by myself. The flames are the only thing I didn't do, Though i wanted to but some extra ways needed to do with all the different volumes of the van, My co-worker thought best not let me do them ones, which to be fair I don't mind that. Though I'm very happy with the results of what I've done! (:

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Some days I love it here and other not so much.

I love doing what I do without a doubt however thus place I'm yet to really believe is where I want to have as my career, after the apprenticeship I may look elsewhere. However early days, this place may grow on me yet.

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Just printed this off now to turn them into banners! First banner I've ever made should be fun!

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Valentine's day: made this for my fiancee as she likes overwatch way more than me, with new skills adopted i figured I'd make something for her this year instead of simply buying her a gift. After asking questions like favourite character, skin and stage. I put this together and the result was more than expected, I knew shed like it but turns out she loves it. #itsthethoughtthatcounts

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20/02/2018: Beal Homes show home at the Swale. Applied while on a scaffolding, not fond of heights but crack on and get the job done! The Swale vinyl on the windows of the show home

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19/02/2018: Applying vinyl to Bartlet Brothers van, in house job. Both side doors measured and applied evenly and bonnet centered and applied.

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15/02/2018: Beals Home appointment office at Turpin's Heath. Vinyl on the window, multiple appliance. Award winning promo print on perspex.