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Just seen this post and I'm new to the neon signs. I recently acquired a 2'x8' Firestone neon sign that requires a new can and neon. The can I can build myself, but curious as to what measurement depth do you guys build the can to for a sign of this size?


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I like my signs to look historically correct, so, build my cans to look just like a sign shop would have done back in the day.


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Originally Posted By: junior25
Just seen this post and I'm new to the neon signs. I recently acquired a 2'x8' Firestone neon sign that requires a new can and neon. The can I can build myself, but curious as to what measurement depth do you guys build the can to for a sign of this size?


I just sent your question to my friend at Northern Lights Neon and this was his reply.

Usually 6", no less than 5"

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Thanks for your help guys.


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got my sign back today... came out great, here's a picture:

(and just for future reference sake - I provided the neon shop with the sign already on a can. it was a local shop with a good reputation... all new standoffs, PK housings, tubing, transformers, etc. total was $725)

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Looks great.


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Originally Posted By: BryceG
got my sign back today... came out great, here's a picture:

(and just for future reference sake - I provided the neon shop with the sign already on a can. it was a local shop with a good reputation... all new standoffs, PK housings, tubing, transformers, etc. total was $725)


I saw this sign in person the other day at Bryce's place and it is a beauty.


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Looks good Bryce.


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Looks awesome!!


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Makes me want to punch holes in mine and light it up! APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
Seriously, it looks fantastic and the cost seems reasonable to me.


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Hey Bryce...any way for you to post a pic of the sign unlit? Would like to see the detail work of your neon guy.
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who did you have do the neon work, looks great

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