Parts for the Metal Shop sign were designed in CAD and cut on the CNC Plasma cutter.

The 12 volt LED light strips cast light on the steel rear panel of the sign and reflect it out through the text holes in the front panel. LEDs are positioned around the edge of the panel because we don’t want the viewer to see the reflection of the LEDs, just the blue light leaking out of the text.

Completed sign in place at the metal shop! We added a few pieces of TIG rod to create some ‘sparks’ at the lightning strike. The LED lighting is plenty bright when viewed head on, but when installed 8’ above the floor, the light appears too dim because it’s now viewed at an angle. We’re going to remove the rear access panel and add some more LED strips this spring.