Making a Space Age Neon Sign for a Drive-in Theater

[@WesleyTreat]

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[@matthewb8229]

I first started watching your channel with your videos about painting wood grain on metal panels with a spray paint and a brush. I was hooked just from there on. The sputniks builds were probably my favorite builds, but I really liked the cactus sign too...there's too much to pick absolute favorite...

[@PYROWORKSTV]

You probably won't read this, but craftsmanship aside, your editing skills are super awesome! You turning off the lights as the sign is put up infront of the gate only to show us the lit up sign in a very calming environment outside. Super lovely! ❤

[@gkelly]

I love that aesthetic. Actual neon is such a cool touch.

[@mykalimba]

When you do these types of projects, I am reminded so much of the time I worked in a shop that did scenery & electronics for television game shows in L.A./Hollywood. We used those same twist-connect light sockets by the _hundreds_ on some sets. Any time you see "chasing" incandescent light bulbs on an old game show, it was most likely made using those same sockets. Wago connectors didn't exist back then, so most connections were made using cinch terminal blocks. Your neon mounting & wiring looks _exactly_ like how we used to do it. Your top-notch work gets in the feels, Wesley!

[@chaserwilliams1]

Wesley Treat is my hero.

[@Geeksmithing]

This was the first ad I haven't jumped over in a LONG time. Worth it! ;)

[@GrayRaceCat]

I love these videos! My dad was an old-school signmaker who started out in the mid-50s. I remember when I was a kid in the 60s & 70s watching him make signs very similar to these, with neon tubes and chaser lights. (with the old motorized chaser switch units) Even though he hated computers with a passion, he would have loved that you are keeping the old Googie and Dingbat style alive!

[@Herkzero]

Its nice that you have access to a neon sign maker, this whole time I thought you were secretly a master of a dying art and not talking about it for some reason.

[@negotiableaffections]

Excellent as ever, Wes. Well done!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Very cool sign. I think the star's should have a bulb in the center also. There is a small shadow. But all your stuff you make is amazing.

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks! It was in the original design, but there's not room there at this size. I discuss it more on Patreon in the upcoming breakdown.

[@susan_halla]

You make everything look easy! The sign turned out gorgeous - I wouldn’t expect any less from you.

[@realpdm]

That turned out great. I appreciate you showing your design process in illustrator as well.

[@davidcolson6622]

Was expecting an amazing build - was not expecting a song to get stuck in my head that I can't stop laughing enough to explain. Yeesh. They already think I'm nuts . Thanks man!

[@mykalimba]

3:05 I don't know if most viewers realize how freaking smart this step is. Use the portion of robo-cut edge as a guide for the bearing on a straight cutting bit to clean off the "nubs" (I don't know what you call those pieces). Big brain thinking!

[@WesleyTreat]

They're called tabs in most software. I only recently realized I could do it that way instead of taking them to the belt sander.

[@ctrhenry]

@@WesleyTreat 12vtools makes these crazy 4 and 6 bearing flush trim bits the car stereo guys use. they are amazing!!!

[@alexisespejo7643]

Beast!

[@bennyfactor]

NICE!

[@rm709]

the clamp clearance just gave me a chuckle well needed. thank you. and i wish you had more subs! you deserve it!

[@JacobCarlson]

I greatly appreciate your excellent spray painting technique 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Nono-hk3is]

Someone should summon Big Clive. He loves neon.

[@rexthewarhorse]

Wow love it! Neon signs are so cool. I'm glad I found your channel with all the amazing things you create

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks!

[@olivier2553]

I am blown away each time!

[@DannySwanson-z7h]

Superb Sign! Im glad these are still done today, great style. Great looking old school sign. Fantastic as always. Thanks for sharing..

[@davebauerart]

Super cool! It’s great you have these interesting opportunities to make the stylish signs.

[@sfefsew]

Loved it mate. I wish you posted more often.

[@terristroh3965]

I absolutely love this piece!

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks!

[@trytofinishsomething]

Another great project! I need the "Days Without" sign, but with maybe "Hours Without" ... thanks for the great content!

[@zeroy]

Superb Sign! Im glad these are still done today, great style

[@vicmiller7191]

Great looking old school sign. Fantastic as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@hutlihutdanmark9580]

What a beautiful retro sign 👍 And thank you for the Europa friendly upload 🇩🇰

[@Biokemist-o3k]

WOW!! I did not know you were in Dallas....I worked as a roughneck on oil wells in Abilene the summer of my Senior year at The Hill School. The same school Nelson and Bunker Hunt went to school....Hardest work I ever did and hardest play I ever played...lol...-John

[@Route9Signs]

GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@WesleyTreat]

Thank you, sir.

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

Nice work! I really like the Starburst lights. Moldova looks a lot like Munson Indiana

[@mlk4343]

you are so good at this!

[@timothycollins4188]

Love your content! I to wish you posted more often.

[@maxximumb]

Beautiful work as always.

[@tomrattle770]

Well Wesley, I don't know where they originally came from but the entire world is now using your editing techniques. Bet you didn't see that coming.

[@dannyjepp985]

I really appreciate the intro, very inspiring. With projects like this, I often think "I wouldn't even know where to start!" Oh yeah, a lot of time scrolling through fonts and playing with kerning. ^_^

[@SmR8008]

The jet packs are definitely here..check out Gravity Industries.

[@vlogerhood]

Lever-Nuts getting the extreme closeup.

[@WesleyTreat]

First time I've used them. They're great for keeping a lot of wires neat.

[@BEdmonson85]

Beautiful sign. I personally hate working with expanded pvc. Such a pain to get the cut edges smooth enough for a detail piece that'll be seen up close.

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks. I find one-part Bondo spot putty works well.

[@JunkWorkshop]

Great piece ad usual. Love to see more neon signs here in Italy. Cheers buddy

[@brianscott1898]

So Cool,. Thanks for sharing

[@darinschneider8192]

Hahaha!! The Moldova server is the one I use the most, followed by Romania... all of my youtube ads are in Romanian. 🤣🤣 Oh. ..and... love your work!!

[@HVAC-TECH-Les]

As always love your videos and skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bombtheory]

You got a like before I finished the video! Awesome stuff, Wesley.

[@stephencraig7130]

Awesome work!!!

[@heyneon6657]

This sign is sooooooo goooood Wesley, and lots great tips I'll be using for my work! What type of light globes did you fit - G45?

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks! They were G40 LED filament.

[@JANDLWOODWORKING]

Damn your good!!

[@patjackmanesq]

So enjoyable to watch buddy

[@brocktechnology]

Would have figured you for an inkscape man.

[@rickcperry]

Damn you do some nice work!

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film as always. Beautiful sign. I hope neon never dies. Can kids read cursive today? Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

[@Aux1Dub]

Another great vid!

[@hardtimesoi]

Very cool video! Quick question if you don't ming, is there a particular paint and primer you reccomend for painting the expanded pvc?

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks! I use Zinsser 1-2-3 for pretty much everything. Top coat is usually Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch rattle cans or Benjamin Moore Regal exterior.

[@tracybowling1156]

Can I ask a weird ? ? How do you get those fantastic signs to where they need to go? Do you load them up in your personal jet or what, Wesley?

[@WesleyTreat]

Depends on the project. Sometimes UPS, sometimes uShip. There are 4 signs in this batch, so I've got them up on uShip.

[@JackSpiggle]

No time to watch this today, just leaving a comment to say I love your builds and I love your videos

[@dawiekruger552]

not using easel anymore for your cnc? those triangular tabs are nice 😀

[@WesleyTreat]

I use Vectric VCarve a lot, with UGS as my sender. Easel Pro can do a lot of what most people need to do, though, and it's much cheaper. 👍‍

[@GHILLIESARCADEANDMORE]

Cool

[@DustanWebb]

KZbin is such crap... I am subscribed and have set to all notifications but still 5 days late seeing this video...

[@WesleyTreat]

I have a feeling this is happening a lot with this video. Thanks for finding it!

[@grumpywoodchucker]

Rad.

[@TheModelmaker123]

congrats. Painting the aluminum frame a flat black would help it be less obvious..

[@WesleyTreat]

Only when it's completely dark out. Besides, the frame is part of the esthetic. It isn't meant to be invisible.

[@amaxey]

Might even touch a what? 😆

[@WesleyTreat]

It's a type of bird 😉

[@amaxey]

@@WesleyTreat Oh, of course. Now I’m embarrassed! Obviously my mind was just stuck in the gutter again. Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy seeing your videos.

[@ChristianSchmid]

WAGO connectors in the USA!!! You don't offen see them in YT.

[@moconnell663]

I tried them on a lighting project recently. They really are slick, and the current rating is quite impressive, but they sure don't feel very solid. I haven't set up a test to run 30A through them for an extended period of time, but I dont trust the plastic latches to hold up. We used to have spring loaded 'poke-in' receptacles which loosened up over time and caused arcing and sparking inside of the wall. They almost burned my uncle's house down, and hopefully explains some of the North American apprehension. I prefer sturdy screws, crimps, and wire nuts, they've been proven not to come loose for generations.

[@PaulMcGuinness]

Wagos! Finally an American not using those terrifying wire-nuts 🤣

[@matthewatkinson7558]

“Probably get a hot dog! Maybe touch a …” Wait…what?

[@MrPnew1]

Fascinating Wesley, and I only just started watching :) Thanks 4.5 seconds??? Legend

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very amazingly done. Hopefully the future owners get great use out of it and enjoy it for many years to come. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

[@mittnamnerobert]

Those wires will be hidden right? Very Nice project but those cables between needs to be fixed

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks. The GTO wire that connects the sections of neon can only be run a particular way and must be kept as short as possible. There's nowhere to hide them. Look at any neon beer sign and you'll see the same connections. It's just how neon works.

[@mittnamnerobert]

@@WesleyTreat okey then i rest my case, keep up the good work you are an inspiration

[@WesleyTreat]

@@mittnamnerobert Thank you!

[@thejwoglesby]

SO where does one get expanded PVC sheet?

[@WesleyTreat]

Local plastics supplier

[@ctrhenry]

what was the white starbust material?

[@GrayRaceCat]

Expanded PVC sheet

[@mickolay]

Мне очень нравятся твои видео, Уэсли.

[@StraightLineCycles]

34th!

[@TrailRat2000]

Wesley, do you really think you should be allowed to own and operate a jet pack? I refer you to your own "incident" sign! You're much safer on the ground...

[@nobodynoone2500]

Came here to see the neon being done and all I get is "I got these guys to do it". Big letdown. Coulda showed the interesting bits. Sorry, printing shapes you made in illustrator is not the interesting part.

[@WesleyTreat]

Then you were looking for a different video. Not every video is tailored to you, sorry. 🤷‍♂️