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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KingofThings, post: 71351, member: 468&quot;]Even if it wasn&#039;t a pin at first, where the metal was cut and turned up (called a &#039;return&#039;) it was fused together then smoothed out not leaving much to keep it together at those joints so over time it has flexed and separated at those places.</p><p>If the metal wasn&#039;t one piece (probably not with those inside curves, or those 4 alone are separate pieces + the ends) and wasn&#039;t a return but a completely separate metal edge then fused to the faceplate, the same issue would arise. Notice how thin or worn the failed areas are.</p><p>All of these methods are possible depending upon the whim and talent of the person who made or modified it.</p><p>Over time, when building things, electric signs in particular, I have found that often it&#039;s much better to make things in various pieces instead of endeavoring to make it whole as long as I can hide the joints and depending upon restricting rain/snow melt into it. Even if the sign would be up high...I still know it&#039;s the best as possible. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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