My Google-Fu is weak. Please help.

[rwsmith]

Whoe, I've been out of touch...

Guys; Ammonia based blueprinting is still very much in existence. Most every remote design/build construction job in the world is using it out on the jobsite. Why, because their need is volatile and limited to small number of sheets at any time. And, those blueprinting operations are outside the purview of EPA and everyone else. But, I'm sure it is on the decline.

I have another idea about a source that I need to research a bit. I'll get back to you.

I retired in 2002 but ammonia was the cheapest and fastest. IF you had decent ventilation. I had a 'fluid' type machine that I was glad to have because we started out with an ammonia machine with a kitchen hood over it. I think I really got some lung damage from breathing that anhydrous ammonia and changing the jug that it bubbled through was really murder.

Anyway, the 'Xerox', black lines, large format printers are all great, but they are more expensive per copy, no matter how many copies or quantity you have.

And I've been trying to find out, if plain, old fashioned offset printing is as economical as it used to be if you don't get all the 'Cruise brochure' quality and just print a couple of colors on plain stock. I think the silk screen idea is pretty cool.

 

[PatriotX]

If the target is 18"x24", it would seem like you only need 18" wide paper/printer


Offset printing would likely be cheaper than digital after a certain volume, perhaps 100-250 examples. It might only cost twice as much for 1000 as 100, due to the setup/plates/cleanup being same for both.

 

[Big Cholla]

Rastoff: Here is your solution: Check out "Speedwell Targets" online. They have ready to print over 800 different shooting targets. They will also take your 'artwork' and CAD/CAM it into what their printing machines need. I was quoted "from $40/100 up" for 17/18"x 24" as an approximate price. They have special rates for LEO agencies, NRA, established shooting leagues, etc. They are in New Jersey and the fellow I talked with had such a Nu Joisey accent that I could hardly understand him. .....

 

[Rastoff]

Thanks Big Cholla. I will give them a call. That pricing is right in my wheelhouse.