Hey Arran,
Using the Bevel Tool is one of those times that is really down to the individual. I would use the Bevel Tool in the corners of a cube to create a dice type shape, for example. In your case I would try to find an alternative way to create the rounded sign shape...
Either by using a cylinder, or moifying a poly cube... Only a suggestion.
Chris (formerly R@nSiD)
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