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2nd Attempt at routed signs

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Well here is my 2nd attempt at the routed sign. I got bold after watching a dvd on sign carving. I realized afterwards that i needed to make the letters larger. Although I have to admit I am getting better.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI


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lew

4506 posts in 654 days


posted 457 days ago

That must have been difficult to hold the router as you went below the letters. I like the “rustic” look of the lettering and the way you removed the material around the letters.

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MsDebbieP

14171 posts in 1059 days


posted 457 days ago

I too like the look of this!! Well done

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Rustic

1254 posts in 494 days


posted 457 days ago

Thank you it wasn’t that difficult to hold the router… I did it so that it was supported as much as possible

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7044 posts in 1198 days


posted 457 days ago

I’ve found that its really hard to route signs without a guide.

I’ve got a template set from Sears, years ago, but this set looks better.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Tooldads_apprentice

59 posts in 459 days


posted 457 days ago

I have always routered free handed. i would draw the stencil or pattern on and go at it!

-- Your not a true woodworker until you blow your nose and saw dust comes out! (WoodWorker Rule)

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Rustic

1254 posts in 494 days


posted 457 days ago

I just need to make a plexi base for my router

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Tooldads_apprentice

59 posts in 459 days


posted 457 days ago

Yea that really helps out I did that on our Porter-Cable at my High School!

-- Your not a true woodworker until you blow your nose and saw dust comes out! (WoodWorker Rule)

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thetimberkid

1944 posts in 601 days


posted 456 days ago

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

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HokieMojo

1142 posts in 626 days


posted 452 days ago

I’ve never tried making a sign. I’m thinking I’ll give it a shot in the future. I’ve been awful at freehanding anything with the router so I’ll try to use a template. You look to be well on your way though!

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