March 4 · Receive the shop’s drawing
The shop sent its dimensioned field sign layout and asked Lux for a quote and lead time.
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Brushed aluminum dimensional letters for a field sign
A returning sign shop sent Lux a field sign drawing calling for 9-inch brushed aluminum letters with a 1-inch fabricated depth and a 1/2-inch standoff. Lux quoted from the drawing and sent finished photos for the buyer to review before authorizing shipment.
The brief
Turn the shop’s drawing into a production order
A returning sign shop needed field lettering put into production and asked for a quote and lead time. It supplied a dimensioned drawing showing the lettering layout, material, depth, and standoff.
Lux quoted non-illuminated dimensional letters at the requested 9-inch height and sent a signage file for the buyer’s review. The buyer approved that package. The finished workshop photo shows the brushed faces and side profiles against the layout.
What should a sign shop send for a quote on standoff-mounted brushed aluminum letters?
Send the layout, letter height, fabricated depth, finish, and intended wall clearance. On this job the buyer specified 9-inch letters, a 1-inch fabricated depth, and a separate 1/2-inch standoff. Include a wall photo or substrate detail if you have it.
Fabrication details
Build specifications
The dimensions, material, and standoff are from the sign shop’s submitted drawing. Lux’s accepted quote identifies the 9-inch letters as non-illuminated. The photo shows the finished faces and returns on the workshop layout.
- Overall layout
- 8 ft. 8 in. (104 in.) specified
- Letter height
- 9 in. specified
- Construction
- Fabricated aluminum specified
- Finish
- Brushed aluminum specified
- Fabricated depth
- 1 in. specified
- Wall standoff
- 1/2 in. specified
- Illumination
- None
Project workflow
How the order moved from drawing to shipment approval
March 6 · Send the signage file and quote
Lux returned a signage file and quoted the 9-inch lettering as non-illuminated dimensional letters.
March 6 · Record approval and payment
The buyer approved the quote by email, and Lux received payment for the field lettering through QuickBooks.
March 24 · Check production status
The shop asked for an update to share with its client. Lux acknowledged the request and said it would check the build status.
March 30 · Share finished photos
Lux sent workshop photos after quality checks. They showed the finished faces and returns laid out together.
March 30 · Confirm dispatch instructions
The buyer approved the finished appearance and confirmed the shipping address. The shop’s office authorized shipment and asked for an updated delivery estimate.
Verified stage: finished workshop quality checks and buyer approval to ship.
What Lux handed off to the sign shop
Before fabrication
A signage file and quote the buyer could review against the drawing it supplied.
Before dispatch
Finished workshop photos the buyer could review before authorizing shipment.
For sign companies
What to confirm before you quote
List letter depth and wall clearance separately
Put both numbers on the drawing. The depth describes the letter itself. The standoff describes the space between the letter and the mounting surface.
Share the drawing you already have
A dimensioned layout gives Lux a starting point for the quote. Include any finish sample, photos of the surface, and details your installer wants reviewed.
Quoting a similar sign?
Send your layout, letter height, depth, and mounting requirements. Lux will review the build details and prepare a trade quote.