A5 or A4 sign holder with stake to stick into ground

Specification of A5 or A4 frame with a stake to stick into the ground

• Comprises A5 or A4 Slim frame, matching T-piece and aluminium ground stake.
• The frame is made of tough outdoor-grade plastic (ABS). It has a slot in one short edge into which to insert your own A4 or A5 print (preferably laminated or encapsulated to make the paper waterproof). The frame comes with a correx stiffener to stop prints from slipping or blowing out. With two prints inserted back-to-back, the  Stakeholder also suits a double-sided display. When employing a sign produced on a thicker substrate than paper - for example, 3mm foam PVC - simply omit the correx backing sheet.
• The frame clips securely into the T-piece with the opening positioned at the top or on one side. The T-piece is supplied already mounted on a 10mm diameter aluminium stake with a pointed tip to aid pushing into soil. Hard-baked earth may need a 'pilot' hole to be created first with a spike.
• This product does not include a clear plastic cover sheet as we recommend paper signs should be encapsulated or printed on waterproof synthetic paper. For very short term outdoor signage you can order poster protectors here but these will not provide protection from significant rain and your paper signs may be spoiled.
• If you prefer to hand write your signs take a look at our waterproof chalk card inserts and outdoor chalk pens!

The aluminium tube is approx 400mm (16") long. Depending on the soil type a quarter of the stake (or more) should be pushed into the ground.

The overall height of the sign depends on the size of frame selected and whether it is used portrait or landscape.

Installation Tips

• Insert the stake into the ground before clipping the frame into the T-piece. This gives you more pushing power. See picture.
• If the ground is very hard we suggest you use a cordless with a 10mm  masonry drill bit - a long one ideally - to create a 'pilot' hole, This greatly facilitates insertion of the 10mm diameter tube in dry baked ground.
• The frame 'clicks' into the T-piece with firm pressure and a slight rolling action. Don't be afraid to use some force - the plastic is tough and will not break.
• The frame can be slid from side to side within the T-piece to centralise.
• To change from landscape to portrait, slide the frame to the corner and rotate it by 90 degrees.  A firm rocking action is required.
• To remove the frame, first remove the print and backing sheet, then rotate it until the side of the frame with the open slot is within the T-piece. The frame is then loose and can be removed easily.  Do not use the frame with the slot at the bottom as it will wobble!
• The stake can also be 'lashed' onto a post or fence panel to raise it up higher. Cable ties are suggested for this purpose (not included).