Making a Sign With a Router

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  • Опубліковано 5 кві 2016
  • In this video I demonstrate the technique I used to carve letters with a palm router. This skill is very useful when making signs.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 288

  • @CHICAGOHAND
    @CHICAGOHAND 4 роки тому +102

    Good work. I put painters tape on the whole board first, then use spray adhesive on paper template. When done just pull tape off. It makes clean up easier.

    • @ratliff214
      @ratliff214 2 роки тому

      That's a great tip

    • @wolfy40oz
      @wolfy40oz 7 місяців тому

      Awesome tip thankyou

    • @middle-fork
      @middle-fork 6 місяців тому

      I am too cheap to use painters tape like that lol

  • @peteyb5150
    @peteyb5150 2 місяці тому +2

    Have to admit, background music is quite relaxing 😂

  • @cloverconnections
    @cloverconnections 4 роки тому +21

    Thankful to have found someone who knows how to make videos on woodworking without talking about the process. I don't know many people who need to hear someone ramble on about every single thought they have.... I like how you just show every step visually even putting on your gloves and safety gear... great editing makes for great videos.

    • @cindibrinkman4433
      @cindibrinkman4433 4 роки тому +2

      The music is awful though!

    • @buddydog1956
      @buddydog1956 Рік тому

      @@cindibrinkman4433 I however, really liked the music ~

    • @michaelsalazar8779
      @michaelsalazar8779 11 місяців тому

      That music is awesome . I wanna hear more of it future videos

  • @garrettgarcia7115
    @garrettgarcia7115 11 місяців тому +26

    I'm used to larger, corded routers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z so this was a different experience for me. Basically, this is an incredibly sweet machine, fits well in the hand, etc. It has slightly less power than I'm used to, but that's understandable. Maneuvering freehand takes some practice. These days, it's especially nice to be able to avoid power cords. This is above the level of a hobbyist but below a pro level.

  • @crystalvanchure4446
    @crystalvanchure4446 5 років тому +39

    Awesome job! I love your work, but one quick suggestion, if you spray paint the letters with the paper still glued on then you'll only have to sand it once...thanks for the video!

    • @CragDawgs
      @CragDawgs 8 місяців тому

      Yeah pretty smart thanks for this comment

  • @GrantMillerMusic
    @GrantMillerMusic 2 роки тому +2

    Good to see a young guy using his hands for something other than playing with a cellphone; nice work on the sign ;)

  • @thehobbyguy
    @thehobbyguy 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it hard to carve neat letters..

    • @thecannabisgarden3240
      @thecannabisgarden3240 8 днів тому +1

      Yeah I'm still trying to get my handwriting pretty at 30 years old

  • @SD-oz6er
    @SD-oz6er 7 років тому +44

    Here is a tip for you, instead of scraping the stencil off with the hand plane, lightly spray mineral spirits on it, wait 10 minutes, and it will peel right off with ease. I use it all the time when working on the scroll saw! Nice video!

    • @RichardsonForge
      @RichardsonForge  7 років тому +14

      Great idea! I've also found, using the heat gun helps peel it up. Thanks for watching!

    • @simonshenry
      @simonshenry 7 років тому +1

      Stran Dyck use an electric sander much quicker.
      great job

    • @anthonyramos3349
      @anthonyramos3349 5 років тому +7

      Stran Dyck blue painters tape, then spray adhesive stencil onto blue tape. After your done routing just remove blue tape. The blue tape and left over stencil will easily peel off.

  • @michaelmanleystuff
    @michaelmanleystuff Рік тому +2

    Damn man! Not only satisfying but also calming. Great ideas by the way!

  • @nicholaslance4620
    @nicholaslance4620 5 років тому +13

    I can remember in High School shop class making signs. and instead of using paint to paint the inside of the letters we used touch to burn the inside of the letters then sanded off the burnt part on the surface of the sign.

  • @chaplainand1
    @chaplainand1 3 роки тому +1

    I like what you did. It has been a long time since I made a sign. It's time. I have some spare cedar in the shop and a small router. What I could use is a small assortment of round nosed carbide bits. Suggestion about getting the paper and the paint off is to use a scraper. I had one of those cheap toolbox saw blades that I cut into a few different shapes and sizes. I use a flat file to sharpen the edges, then go to it. Back in the 60s I sharpened downhill ski edges with a file. The sharp square edge of the scraper can be very effective at removing all kinds of things. Works like a plane only better for some things. No need to sand when you're done. Smooth.
    A trick I used to use to make the signs look a bit like driftwood or weathered wood was to use a heavy duty wire brush to brush away the softer parts of the woodgrain. Very effective. Thanks for posting.

  • @rampanttricky17
    @rampanttricky17 Місяць тому +1

    cutting to finished size after carving! great idea for more stability options.

  • @tomwalling5796
    @tomwalling5796 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job! I love a project that is 100% handmade and goes beyond minimum requirements. Keep up the great work!

  • @mattmantough
    @mattmantough 6 років тому +1

    Good job! Keep up the good work and learning along the way. I'm sure your dad is proud of you!

  • @grandaygain
    @grandaygain 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic! Any Dad should be happy to have a sign like this but especually the son that invested the time to make it for him.

  • @sup3rkul619
    @sup3rkul619 7 років тому +38

    quick tip. use masking tape and glue the paper straight to the tape so you can peel it off way easier

    • @tmr2748
      @tmr2748 5 років тому +3

      🤯why have I never thought of this or heard of this. THANK YOU!

    • @easynascarstats6535
      @easynascarstats6535 4 роки тому

      Thanks for the idea! That's going to save me a lot of time and trouble!

  • @dgoins6
    @dgoins6 3 роки тому +1

    Back in the 70s we made these in woodshop. But we torched the letters and then ran it through a planner. I still have the one I made.

  • @antoniowade3318
    @antoniowade3318 5 місяців тому

    The music was very soothing, excellent video. Thank you for sharing. Wade Out. God save the Republic...

  • @dc_wallets
    @dc_wallets 4 роки тому

    Im makeing one of these in a class tomorrow! Awesome video and it gave me an idea of what to expect for tomorrow!

  • @jojorenee
    @jojorenee 7 років тому +1

    Great piece! Nice work, I'll try this technique definitely

  • @coreywatchestv7842
    @coreywatchestv7842 2 роки тому

    The chill vibes in this video are off the chart. Amazing video man.

  • @franl5585
    @franl5585 6 років тому +7

    Cool sign! Thank you for showing your techniques. I like the music you chose; so many videos have jarring, inappropriate rock music. Excellent!

  • @fivevenomstyle6337
    @fivevenomstyle6337 6 років тому +2

    Nicely done, Sir! I have been carving for a while, but I just put up my first video last week, filming and carving sure is a different process. Keep up the good work.

  • @aaronbevan8139
    @aaronbevan8139 3 роки тому

    Sit back and watch this relaxing and straight forward video. Camera work shows the way. Nice job! Ab

  • @jenniferkathleengoodeaux2327
    @jenniferkathleengoodeaux2327 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the music! Very relaxing

  • @rodneyjordan5078
    @rodneyjordan5078 3 роки тому

    I'm new to woodworking. I must say, Well done, young man.

  • @Gr8one220
    @Gr8one220 5 років тому +10

    Suddenly dying to see Mr. Miyagi prune a bonzai tree! Great video tho very cool

  • @arturomunozgarcia2840
    @arturomunozgarcia2840 2 роки тому +1

    Maravilloso trabajo Gracias por compartir tus vídeos bendiciones para usted saludos dé Puebla 🔥 México

  • @WoodFrontier
    @WoodFrontier 7 років тому +1

    Signs are a fun project. I've got a couple more to make. I generally use the exact same process.

    • @RichardsonForge
      @RichardsonForge  7 років тому +2

      Thanks for watching! This was a fun project.

  • @customcraft1
    @customcraft1 7 років тому +3

    Very nice video and I loved the music. I was a professional wood worker, ie Master Carpenter, Cabinet Maker for 47 years. You do impress me. Thank you for using the old time skills. Keep it up.

  • @acerobertson6598
    @acerobertson6598 7 років тому

    Very enjoyable ,like the attention to the details

  • @henryarroyo9305
    @henryarroyo9305 2 роки тому

    Nice and clean Job. Love it!

  • @ronaldmurraysr3825
    @ronaldmurraysr3825 6 років тому +2

    When you route around a board do the ends 1st. That way it doesn't splinter when you do the sides. I would also infest in an small planer to take the paint off after painting the letters.

  • @jonathannelson4324
    @jonathannelson4324 5 років тому +1

    I have the Bosch router also. Best one I’ve ever had

  • @kennethrutledge9222
    @kennethrutledge9222 11 місяців тому

    Dude that is so cool !!! You have some great tips and tutorials man !! I really appreciate your generosity with them !! Thank You!!

  • @lesblack413
    @lesblack413 2 роки тому

    Great Video. Loved the music, very soothing.

  • @themaker03
    @themaker03 4 роки тому

    So relaxing. Nice work.

  • @johnoktavec
    @johnoktavec 4 роки тому +3

    no tips or suggestions here.enjoyed n learned to torch the wood,and loved the music.you are ahead of your time.genius tune.

  • @rodrigo591ify
    @rodrigo591ify 5 років тому +1

    Your work ads to my knowledge, thank you for taking the time. Loved the music.

  • @redwood1957
    @redwood1957 5 років тому

    I have that same chop saw its an oldie now and on its last leg. thank you

  • @Patty-qd1lz
    @Patty-qd1lz 5 років тому

    Thank You, great video!

  • @keithhboard84
    @keithhboard84 7 років тому +2

    Instead print in reverse and tape to wood then use Acetone on rag, not sloppy wet but good and moist and wipe on the paper and the design will transfer to the wood. It does a nice job. Also works on Sand blast resist stencil.

    • @sonnyecho9195
      @sonnyecho9195 2 роки тому

      Great idea I was using graphite or graphite paper lol

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 2 роки тому +2

    Great job, always wondered how they got the letters so dark like that 👍

  • @w6263
    @w6263 5 років тому +2

    Quick tip: When using any spray can varnish etc; move your arm not your wrist. Makes for a more even coat. Well done on your projects.

  • @CVSPOTLITE
    @CVSPOTLITE 5 років тому

    Great job!

  • @gerardlunow567
    @gerardlunow567 9 місяців тому

    Love the music, and what you did of course :)

  • @AtotheZ7
    @AtotheZ7 Рік тому

    I've tried power carving myself and carbon paper works great. Just tape it on, trace it, and you can carve it out based on that. It beats using glue which I hate to use.

  • @nascor8922
    @nascor8922 4 роки тому +2

    Use carbon paper to transfer the design next time. Itll save you time and the energy involved with trying to plane the paper off of the project, and it keeps the paper from getting in the way of your sight after you have started using the router. Just a thought.

  • @MarilinMamolite
    @MarilinMamolite 5 років тому

    Beautiful!!!!!!

  • @RLNTEX
    @RLNTEX 7 років тому

    Really good job!

  • @georgegucchi3680
    @georgegucchi3680 4 роки тому

    Nice sign. I have made several of these. For me, the font Comic Sans MS works the best for router movement. You will need to play with the font sizing increasing it from pts to inches or mm.

    • @roosar2001
      @roosar2001 7 місяців тому

      Comic Sans is the best font...the only font really. It should be used in the business world for resumes and whitepapers exclusively.

  • @nomadlight
    @nomadlight 6 років тому

    Good job man nice music too!!

  • @RedNeckSurgeyTech
    @RedNeckSurgeyTech 6 років тому

    Looks good, nice job.

  • @act3535
    @act3535 7 років тому

    nice job...good for beginners who dont have all the fancy bells and whistles

  • @HeirloomGameCalls
    @HeirloomGameCalls 7 років тому +7

    You did a great job. Try and think out your steps a little better in the future. Paint the letters in before you remove our paper or if you remove the paper already, spray with shellac before painting the letters. Then simply plane off the excess overspray. Just a helpful hint.

  • @paying-for-freedom
    @paying-for-freedom 5 років тому

    Very nice work!!!

  • @solsdadio
    @solsdadio Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. And the music was inspired.🦊

  • @gurudogg123
    @gurudogg123 8 місяців тому

    Excellent video! No need for any letter templates to make a great sign!!

  • @mongonius
    @mongonius 4 роки тому +2

    The music! 😬 Nice vid. Would rather have heard you talking. 😁. Nice job on the sign. 😎

  • @gunsfan4ever
    @gunsfan4ever 5 років тому +1

    Great job

  • @rayatlast
    @rayatlast 7 років тому

    You a true craftsman, I've try & couldn't do it, the trim router kept running away from me. Thanks for sharing.

    • @reverendhollwwood1
      @reverendhollwwood1 6 років тому +1

      Ray The 5TH Cut , hey Ray try cutting it in steps, start very shallow and work your way down to desired depth in increments. It solved my run away router troubles!

  • @bobjazzman9038
    @bobjazzman9038 7 років тому

    Nicely done.

  • @jamesgoodrich8355
    @jamesgoodrich8355 5 років тому +2

    Great Idea with the adhesive paper template. OMG is that going to save me a lot of work

  • @danford570
    @danford570 5 років тому

    Thanks for the great tips brother. I'm tossing my stencils

  • @mygripe
    @mygripe 5 років тому

    Thanks for the vid. I have new ideas now

  • @davidyaros157
    @davidyaros157 5 років тому

    Great video. Any suggestions or advice if we wanted to either have the color, other than black, because I have two grandchildren I wanted to make a bedroom sign for Christmas and I wanted to either have the sign background pink and blue or perhaps it was better if the lettering was that color. I thought to ask others who might have tried this already. Previously I used the Milescraft way and that was fine, but it was a fixed size and limited with no clip art, etc.

  • @patrickfarrell6638
    @patrickfarrell6638 4 роки тому

    Nice work!

  • @sincerecooking
    @sincerecooking 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video sir.

  • @edwaggonersr.7446
    @edwaggonersr.7446 6 років тому

    You l00k like you're heading into battle. Nice job.

  • @paulojimenez9904
    @paulojimenez9904 7 років тому

    great video .just to the point

  • @Jordanwoodworking
    @Jordanwoodworking 5 років тому +3

    Your using a great router. My favorite. Great video my friend

  • @AlexTylerMeyers
    @AlexTylerMeyers 2 роки тому

    Good stuff man! Love the camera work!

  • @derricklafontaine1867
    @derricklafontaine1867 Рік тому

    Love the background music!

  • @jolox.
    @jolox. 10 місяців тому

    Nice job! Very instructive too! Going to subscribe! Thanks!

  • @daviddurham2773
    @daviddurham2773 6 років тому

    I've been doing this for a long time as a hobby.

  • @johncoonradtjr.5141
    @johncoonradtjr.5141 7 років тому +2

    Good job

  • @MrSpitfireMustang
    @MrSpitfireMustang 2 роки тому

    Nice music. Good choice for this type of job.

  • @geneponniah3007
    @geneponniah3007 5 років тому

    Very impressive. Thx

  • @tonyj8947
    @tonyj8947 4 роки тому

    Nice Job!

  • @RetiredTony
    @RetiredTony 8 років тому

    Very nice video...learning myself too. music artist is? peaceful and tranquil...THANK YOU

  • @garygerard4290
    @garygerard4290 4 роки тому

    turned out Great

  • @jaimegenovajr3257
    @jaimegenovajr3257 4 роки тому

    Very nice!

  • @RaJo6697
    @RaJo6697 6 років тому +1

    I like your background music.

  • @Mark-cj9ju
    @Mark-cj9ju 5 років тому

    Love it

  • @keepitfixit2736
    @keepitfixit2736 Рік тому

    If you flip that paper on to the wood,soak the paper lightly with acetone it will print on to the wood the just cut that out clean up will be quick n easy

  • @Domines2010
    @Domines2010 6 років тому

    Bellissimo 👍👍👍

  • @paulorlando5877
    @paulorlando5877 3 роки тому

    Good job!

  • @JamesPNeal
    @JamesPNeal 6 років тому +3

    Nice video, BTW What router bit did you use to do this?

  • @jenniferkathleengoodeaux2327
    @jenniferkathleengoodeaux2327 4 роки тому

    Ready to learn

  • @CarlosMedina-wf9mj
    @CarlosMedina-wf9mj 4 роки тому

    Great video

  • @sonnyecho9195
    @sonnyecho9195 2 роки тому

    Great background music btw

  • @jarrodparks794
    @jarrodparks794 5 років тому +1

    I for some reason love the music. What is it?

  • @normagarza4619
    @normagarza4619 5 років тому

    Nice!!!

  • @stefan2292
    @stefan2292 6 років тому +1

    Nice video. Thanks. But the only real question about hot melt glue is: when will it disintegrate? I wouldn't use it.

  • @joeynighttrain1126
    @joeynighttrain1126 7 років тому

    Yeah man ... Never used a router. Learned something ttodsy thanks

    • @RichardsonForge
      @RichardsonForge  7 років тому

      Joey Night Train Great! Thanks for watching!

  • @PathinAZ
    @PathinAZ 8 років тому +1

    Marsh Ink is better, but expensive. You were using the 2x primer and paint mix, the PRIMER only is just as good as the Marsh ink and almost half the price.

  • @yaarkhan5294
    @yaarkhan5294 6 років тому

    Friendly suggestion ...
    kindly use the guide bush to get finishing result...
    but for this you have to use templet instead of printed paper...
    but again and again making templet for the new new spelling can be too costly....
    so its easy solution is ,,, make only 26 alphabets seperately .{ one time investment }
    and using the glue sticking tape , paste it temporarily on the working area as a templet by arranging your required spelling...and just do it man ...
    hope you will like this idea...

  • @salehkatbehbader1809
    @salehkatbehbader1809 6 років тому

    Nice vedio and simple

  • @tronjavolta9340
    @tronjavolta9340 6 років тому

    Awesome

  • @PoorJohnn
    @PoorJohnn Рік тому

    When your ready to remove the paper just dampen with solvent wait a minute and it will lift right off then wipe the wood with a cloth using a small bit of solvent. Beats all the work with the plane and leaves a cleaner surface