JMLangford
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Way back about two years or so ago, I watched a few videos from YouTuber Eric Rhoten https://www.youtube.com/@oldave100/videos
about making wood signs using a router freehand.
I learned a few techniques and I modified my DeWalt router and also made an acrylic router base (with handles) like he uses.....BUT, I never did make a sign....
My wife makes quilts (a lot of quilts!!) that she gives as gifts to friends and family. She has sold a few and has an Etsy store also.
Coming up in November she has an opportunity to have a 10x10 tent space in a local craft fair...SO, she came to me last week and wanted me to make her a sign!
She calls her quilt making adventures "9th DAUGHTER QUILTS" because she's the ninth daughter from a family of 12 (9 girls & 3 boys ~ she's the youngest girl)
I'll be routing the sign using a 6ft. Cedar fence picket.
I'm using a 1/8" and 1/4" carbide 2 flute straight router bit in either a DeWalt DWP611 (fixed base/corded) and a DeWalt DCW600B (20V Cordless) router (the acrylic base will interchange on either motor) and for lettering I'm using an assortment of laser cut cardboard letters and stencils.
Layout done....
I did the routing outside for easier clean-up since the routers had no dust collection hook-ups....I also thought the afternoon sun would be great to see the lines of the letters, but I had to use a black marker to thicken up the lines....
The sharp router bits cut the soft cedar like buddah, very easy to control
All routed....
Next up we need some color!!
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about making wood signs using a router freehand.
I learned a few techniques and I modified my DeWalt router and also made an acrylic router base (with handles) like he uses.....BUT, I never did make a sign....
My wife makes quilts (a lot of quilts!!) that she gives as gifts to friends and family. She has sold a few and has an Etsy store also.
Coming up in November she has an opportunity to have a 10x10 tent space in a local craft fair...SO, she came to me last week and wanted me to make her a sign!
She calls her quilt making adventures "9th DAUGHTER QUILTS" because she's the ninth daughter from a family of 12 (9 girls & 3 boys ~ she's the youngest girl)
I'll be routing the sign using a 6ft. Cedar fence picket.
I'm using a 1/8" and 1/4" carbide 2 flute straight router bit in either a DeWalt DWP611 (fixed base/corded) and a DeWalt DCW600B (20V Cordless) router (the acrylic base will interchange on either motor) and for lettering I'm using an assortment of laser cut cardboard letters and stencils.
Layout done....
I did the routing outside for easier clean-up since the routers had no dust collection hook-ups....I also thought the afternoon sun would be great to see the lines of the letters, but I had to use a black marker to thicken up the lines....
The sharp router bits cut the soft cedar like buddah, very easy to control
All routed....
Next up we need some color!!
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