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Eric shows all the processes of carving a sign.
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I just found your channel and it brought tears to my eyes to hear how close you and your Dad are. I recently lost my Dad to cancer, and we were close like that. That is what life is about, you and I are very blessed to be son's of such great Dads. God bless you both!
Thank you so much, so sorry for your loss. Yes we are blessed indeed.
Dave Rhoten By the way I forgot to mention. .. from one woodworker to another, you very skilled at what you do! I'm surprised you weren't born with routers for hands!
You mean like "Edward Scissorhands"?...maybe I could be "David Routerhands"...
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! In my opinion that would be a much better movie! God bless!
Probably the best sign carving video I've ever seen. Ever. Thank you for taking all of the time to show all of the steps.
Wow, Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching!!!
You are a real artist you make that look so easy. One who makes that look that easy must have been doing this for a long time.
Thank you, yea I've been doing it for a while now, about 45 years. Thank you for watching....
God Bless you guys. You and your Dad (the Boss is great too)! Thanks for the encouragement. I am thoroughly enjoying the carving. I rush home from work every day to practice.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. So glad we could help. We are so blessed to be able to do what we do because of great people like you. Keep making sawdust and email me some pix when you can, eric@makeawoodsign.com
You are just the guy I was looking for. These are great videos! Thanks!
Thank you for watching Gerrit. Glad we could help.
Very nice! I love watching you guys carve from start to finish!
+Bob Thank you Bob....
Bob jj
Thanks so much to your dad for asking questions so us newbies have the details. That is very helpful. Beautiful work!
Thank you Lisa!!!
Hello Folks. Nice to see one of the Masters work the tools. Always educational to see how it's done right. Thanks.
+Van Stiller Thank you Van. Great to hear from you, Eric
Unreal, this is so good to see what a good router can do and patience. Hey you got a good thing going with Dad too. I always wanted to do my own signs so now I am on it with your guidance, i will watch all your other videos. Regards Trevor (Australia)
Thanks so much Trevor, I really appreciate the compliments. ... If I can answer any questions for you please email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com
Thanks for the SMARTIES. JUST got my new router base and my new SC50 BITS
THANK YOU
You're very welcome, Thank You!!!
This video popped up in my feed and love the idea of the Dryer Sheet I’ll keep some handy for these dry days here in South Carolina…..great tip 👍
Thanks, buddy!!
Hey guys, This is such a help for us beginners. Putting all the steps in one video, one right after another, is a great idea. I think you've covered them all before in separate videos, but this makes it a lot more clear and logical for me to follow. Also, you've demonstrated some things that I been guessing at, sometimes correctly and sometimes not. Thanks!
+Jim Hester Glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome. Thank you for watching, Eric
I forgot to add that it's always a big help that Dave asks questions that may be in beginner's minds. A lot of times he asks them at about the same time that I'm wondering them.
+Jim Hester Yes dad is great that way.
Love to watch you work and I learn every time, thanks.
+Bubber In Brunson Thank you sir, I appreciated it, Eric
love dad's commentary.
Yes he's never at a loss for words, that's for sure, LOL
This was awesome! I just got my 1st router for Christmas and I am so enjoying learning from you!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you for watching Lisa. I'm excited for you, please let me know if I can answer any questions for you. eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Hi from the UK, love watching your work, very clever 😊
Hi Bev, Thank you so much for watching. Glad you're enjoying what we do. More to come, Eric
Have to try the dryer sheets. Awesome video. Once again.
They work, Thank you Cecilio...
Wow! That is a beautiful sign. Your dad is pretty cool too.
Thank you...
Good info. Excellent step by step. Dad, excellent video shooting.
Thank you Tom!!!
It's great to watch your videos thanks for another good one!
+WILLIAM HERRING Thank you for watching.
Great video... inspiring and very helpful!
Thank you for watching... Glad to help, Eric
Wow!! I'm glad i found this channel
We are too. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching!!!
The sign looks great!
Thank you Blanchard.....
Love it ! Great video. Thanks.
+Marybeth Novoselsky Thank you Miss Marybeth. Always great to hear from you, Eric
I just found your videos and thank you ! Very good content and I may give that a try …… all I can do is mess it up and try again ….God Bless !
Thank you for watching Michael. Glad you're enjoying them. If I can answer any questions for you please let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com
You can really crank those things out! Excellent work!
Thank you!!!
great lookin sign Eric, thanx 4 the instructions, u got it done quickly injoyed it
God Bless
Thank you Donny, I appreciate the kind words...
Wow! You're a really talented guy. The speed you were going at it with that router...if I was wearing one, I'd take my hat off to you.
LOL, Thank you!!!
Thank you, one of the best I have seen.
Thank You!!!
@@oldave100 how can i spray the letters on the wood
Miss the sound of a router! Takes me back to being a kid a the shop. Miss you guys!!
Hey kid, miss you like crazy. Love you man. Hope we get to see you when we come to CA for a visit. Give my love to all.
That would be great! Love you guys too!
Very nice work, learning something watching them glad i found your videos 👍
Thank you!!!
Another great video.
As soon as the shops are open after lockdown im buying a palm sander to try this.
Good idea Paul. Thank you for watching...
Thanks for sharing your skills!
Thank you for watching, we appreciate it, Eric
Thanks for the step by step it is very helpful.
+Sawdust Trails Glad to help. Thank you for watching, Eric
Fantastic Teaching Video !!
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, Eric
Thanks for the suggestion on the dryer sheets, I also live in AZ and noticed how this happens.
Glad to help Zara. Thanks for watching, Eric
I am a new subscriber, fantastic carving work :)
Thank you for watching and subscribing. If you have any questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thanks again, Eric
très beau résultat, merci pour votre vidéo !
Thank you Marc for watching, glad you enjoyed the video, Eric
Great sign..you sure have a steady hand!!
Thank you...
I got to try that, Thank You
Thank you for watching and please let me know if you have any questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Looks fantastic.....
Thank you...
i just started carving, I'm watching all your video. having the time of my life. thank you for the video.
+Allen Bochmeyer That's great Allen. Thank you for watching & let us know if we can answer any questions for you, Eric
Please let me know when you do all new videos I'm retired and don't have thank you for coming back to me nothing but time on my hands
+Allen Bochmeyer Allen, We do Coffee & Question's videos on Monday & Wednesdays. Our longer video Newsletters on Fridays. Then once a month we do live streaming 1 hour tutorials normally the last Saturday of the month. You can always contact me at eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you, Eric
WOW WOW WOW..Thank You,Great Video.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Please let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Thank you Eric.
+Fernando Alvarado Thank you!!
great video thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching Jose
Awesome job
Thank you for watching...
Nicely done. I've been looking for a fun way to supplement my upcoming retirement income. Thanks. I'll be ordering some of your router bits shortly. Thanks again.
Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it. If you have any specific questions just let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Hi Dave,
Really enjoyed watching your video, very educational you make it look so easy, I'm going to have a go at making a sign if doesn't work it will make for good fire wood. I'm now a subscriber so I will enjoy watching more of your videos. all the best to you.
Thank you Tony, we appreciate you watching and the kind words. Be sure and email me if I can answer any questions for you. eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Great stuff. I’d love to start doing something like this.
Thank you, you ought to give it a try, you might like it. Thanks for watching, Eric
Dave Rhoten Thanks for the reply Dave. I’m sure I’d love it. I tried to do a carve out a house sign in wood with a Dremel last month and it was very difficult. I own a dewalt plunge router and have been checking online to find stencils.
these signs are cool going to subscribe
Thank you. Much appreciated, Eric
You guys are awesome
+Iseeuandwatch79 Thank you!!!
thank you . i am new to making signs
You're very welcome, Thank you for watching and be sure to let me know if I can answer any questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com
hi, I made my own base after watching your videos, for £1 !! I had brass handles around from previous work so it works a dream. Going to start making my signs right now... thanks for the inspiration. Also about to order the router bits from your website ( can t make them myself...) keep on posting
Thank you for watching. Glad we could help. Let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with. eric@makeawoodsign.com
@@oldave100sir good evening i'm inspired your work. What kinds of bits are u using, and how to order or buy.
excelente trabajo como siempre amigo, soy principiante y me quiero dedicar una parte de mi vida a hacer esos tipos de trabajos tan hermosos como los que realiza, saludos y un fuerte abrazo desde el sur de mexico.
Thank you so much for watching and the kind words. Please let me know f I can answer any specific questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Another great one guys. I chuckle when I watch how fast you are then I do it in slow motion. I'm doing ok on 1.5" to 3" letters but not so much on 3/4" to 1" letters. More practice time I guess. lol.
+Donnie G we can all use more practice, especially beause it's fun.
New subscriber. This is awesome
Thank you Sonia. So glad you're enjoying what we do. More to come, Eric
Excellent
Thank You!!!
wow nice sign.
Thank you for watching and the kind words.
Thursday lunchtime for me! Great tutorial video though.
Thank you...
Hey Eric, Nice to see you on camera carving a full sign again buddy! Hey, when you first chamfer the edge of the wood, you went in a clockwise direction. I was taught to do this in a counter clockwise direction around the piece your working on. Can you advise? Talk soon!
+Mike Caruso Thank you Mike. Yea I've heard that to. When you're working with soft wood like I do it doesn't make much of a difference, at least not for me. I think if it were hardwood it maybe more important. That's my take.
+Dave Rhoten thanks brother!
Hi guys, may I suggest you place in front of every future videos a drill bit similar to the one you use in carving, so we have a steady view of the tool bit? You could place a label with the name, model, angle of the drill. Thanks for your videos.
Thanks for the suggestion. You can see all the bits close up on our video Coffee & Questions 8/31/16. Also they are on the website makeawoodsign.com.
Started watching your videos 6 months or so ago. Love them, lots of little tips that I find very helpful. One thing I try to figure out in your videos is what wood that you are using for each project. I can usually tell but sometimes the board is mostly covered or the video is zoomed way in and I can not tell. I would like to know what varieties of wood you use. Best and worst for cutting.
Thanks mike in minnesota
Hi Mike, Thank you for watching, so glad we could help. I use several kinds of wood depending on how big the sign is and what's available to me at the time. Also depending on what the customer likes.
1. My favorite is the cedar fencing. I think it's Northern White Cedar or similar. This is for smaller signs 5" wide or smaller.
2. Then Redwood fencing for same sizes as above.
3. Wider than 5" up to 11" wide I use Select Pine.
4. For large signs sometimes laminated Redwood.
5. Also for large signs laminated Western Red Cedar.
6. Another option for large signs is a panel board that is made from a species of pine.
All but the laminated Western Red Cedar are available at Lowes.
Woods I don't use: Oak, Alder, Poplar, just about any hardwoods. I prefer the softwoods. Let me know if you have any other questions I can help with eric@makeawoodsign.com Thank you
Great vidoeo , Love that a farther and son works together. How do I get the router guide like you use for my bosch palm router the colt PR20EVS.
Thank you.
Thank you for watching. I'm not sure what you mean by Router Guide? Are you referring to the template guide for cutting board shapes? If so, you might check with Bosch, they probably have one. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can email me eric@makeawoodsign.com.
I just found your videos. They are awesome. I have experienced routers and love working with them.
But my question is..how do you transfer your image to the wood (easiest way). Thank you for all your videos. I will definitely keep watching!
Thank you Jennifer for watching and the compliments. For lettering I like using layout letters. Check out our videos #85,#86, #87. For artwork I have a playlist with several transfer techniques. My favorite is the one on #230. If you have any other questions I can help with you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com.
This was a great video been checking out a few trying to learn how to make signs with a router. what bits should I buy?
Hi Steve, glad you liked the video. We appreciate you watching. On the router bits there are several that we use for different types of carving. So it would depend on what you wanted to do. We have a playlist called Router Bits and videos that will show you what each one does. #38, 39 & 40 dad does a great job explaining each one of them. Let me know if I can answer any othe questions for you. Thank you again, Eric
Outstanding, fair price ‘
Thank you Frankie!!!
Just ran across your channel. I’ve got to try some signs.
Please let me know if you have any questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Dave Rhoten will do thanks for sharing
Thanks
Thank YOU John!!!
Great video's Dave, can you please tell me what type paint spray's you use when stenciling or spraying the face of the boards? they seem to dry very fast and seem easy to sand away.
Thank you Corkey, I just sent you an email answering, hope it helps.
Love your tutorials! !!..hey, I can't find the precision bit you use for pictures.....what exactly do you use??..I have all types of bits for router and dremel but I need the kind you use for small pictures....can I use a V type at a shallow depth???...or a 1/8" straight bit for small pictures
Thank you for watching and the nice compliments, we really appreciate it. Almost all our bits are a v groove. I mostly use 2 different bits for the small detail work. Our profile bit, and the SC-50. We have lots of videos where we show our bits but check out Coffee & Questions 8/31/16. I go over all the bits we use and what they do. Thanks again, Eric
Hi new to this and it blows me away just watching you and your dad do this , can you tell me what type of base you are using ? and where could i get one please thanks Pete
Thank you Pete. So glad you enjoy what we do. We actually make those bases and we sell them on our website. Here's the link
makeawoodsign.com/ Look under the Sign Carving Supplies tab. Thank you again for watching, Eric
Hi Dave & Eric, love the vids! I've been wanting to do some signs for a while now and you've given me some great pointers. Just done my first sign for my Dad as a Fathers Day gift. Already have some orders for more! Not to your standards but hope to get better. I will try and send you a picture. Thanks again from the UK. Handeystevey. Ps do you ship to U.K. And if so where do I go to order bits etc. Cheers😀
Thank you handy stevey, yes we do ship to the UK. We ship all international orders through DHL on Tues. and Thurs. If you can email me with what you would like to order I will give you a total as well as a shipping quote. Once you decide if you would like to place the order, I will send you an invoice through your email. My email address is vickiwithdavesigns@gmail.com.......Vicki
Hi Guys. New to sign making. Love your channel. If I wanted to use stain in a can, is it ok to stain it all at the end? I’m thinking of buying that spray stain you recommend but wanted to use stuff I had too.
Thank you so much Clay!!! The problem you may have is the stain may react to the black background and cause it to streak. So you need to test your stain on scrap pieces to make sure it doesn't cause the black to run. If it does you'll need to be careful and not let the stain touch the black. Hope this helps. Thank you again and email me directly if you have any other questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Dave I thought about just using my Porter Cable 1.25 hp router. I just ordered the Dewalt 1.25 hp router I think it's the one that fits the router base I bought from you. I think it's the one you use
I have both the dewalt dwp611 and the porter cable 450. They are virtually the same. The base plate and the housing are interchangeable.
awesome..i was introduced to your channel by the idaho painter sign video you did for him..ive always wanted to learn how to do signs like this one and make a little extra cash on the side..more as a hobby. but thanks for including the info on what bits and depths to use..this is a very good video for beginners like me..also what do you do as far as lettering? Is it hand drawn or can I buy stencils for every different font or letter style? and after you router or carve the outside of the letters i noticed there are like hills or uneven bit marks after..do you sand those flat or leave them? do you recommend any type of hand carving tools? i look forward to watching your videos. i would love to see you make a Harley davidson black and orange painted sign lije this one..or a good sized Ford emblem sign..it would be interesting to see how you do the lettering on the ford emblem..ive always wanted to do one..thanks for the great videos!!
Hi Matthew, Thank you for watching. I use all kind of fonts, I call them Layout letters. We have lots of stuff available on our website makeawoodsign.com under the Sign Carving Supplies tab. I normally leave the background textured but I have ways to make it flat as well. I've done tons of different logos and designs. I don't do the Harley logo because of copy write issues but I do have a Live to Ride biker sign design I've showed several times. Last one on Coffee & Questions 2/1/17. If you have more questions the easiest and fastest way to contact me is direct email, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thanks again for watching, Eric
Dave Rhoten ok thanks for the reply. and I will definitely check out your website and products. I look forward to more cool videos.
I am just getting into woodworking, and I really enjoyed watching this, seeing it done close up. Are there any books or resources that you would encourage a beginner to invest into? I have been building up my tool collection, but I could definitely use some pointers. Thanks!
Hi Ben, glad you find our videos helpful, we appreciate you watching. Don't know of any books I could recommend on this subject. I would suggest watch as many videos as you can and then if you have specific questions you can email me directly. eric@makeawoodsign.com Thank you again, Eric
been watching your videos today...they are great....have u tried denatured alcohol or acetone for transfers yet? dont know if it works but have you tried? my question is: what angle bits do you use for carvings? Also, where do I post my sign that I made? unfortunately with guides but I want to free hand stuff
Yes I have several videos using acetone or lacquer thinner with a laser jet printer. I used 6 different bits for my carving. They all have different angles. They are all on our website. Here's a link that shows them with descriptions www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=4
You can email me directly pictures of your signs or questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you!!!
When you get hear the end of the can, point the nozzle to the black dot. That is the directions of the pick up tube
Thank you...
Dave, do you guys have a baseplate for the DeWalt DCW600B or should I order one of your blanks and drill to match? Thanks...Love the content.
Based on what I've seen online it looks like everything for this router is interchangeable with the DWP611. I think you're safe ordering the base plate for the DWP611. If it doesn't fit we'll make it right. If you do order it and it fits please let me know so I can let everyone else know. eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you!!!
@@oldave100 Thanks I will do that.
I'm a new subscriber and I've only watched a couple of your videos (and am looking forward to more). I see that you use multiple routers. Can I do complete signs with a Dewalt trim router, or do I need to invest in another more powerful one for the larger areas?
Hi Tim, thank you for subscribing & watching. Yes the dwp611 will do everything but some of the heavier operations eventually I would get a bigger router for. Otherwise if you start making lots of signs you may wear out your little trim router. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other specific questions I can help with, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Hey great video! One question. What did you use to clean the belt on your belt sander?
Hi Mike, it a sanding belt cleaner. You can find a link in the description on our video #241. Thank you for watching and let me know if you have any other questions I can help with. eric@makeawoodsign.com
two questions for you Eric - what size were Dodson letters and the chevy logo with the circle - where did you find it. Good explanation on how to make a sign from beginning to end. Thanks
Burt
+Burt G Hi Burt, 2" & 1 1/2" outset on the top line. 1" inset on the bottom line. The chevy logo is a 3.25" circle. Found it on google.
I am going to get a Mikita 9403 sander the smaller sander I had couldn’t keep the belts on straight and really had no power. What do you think of the 9403.
Looks like a good sander and Makita generally makes a good tool. I really can't speak to this specifically because I've never used it.
Great work. Can you tell me what kind of non slip mesh you are using. I need to get some. Thank you sir.
On this video I was using shelf liner but now I use a rubber pad. You can see it on video Coffee & Questions 10/2/17. I love it... Thank you for watching, let me know if you have any other questions I can help you with eric@makeawoodsign.com
Where do you get the bits you are using? Checked Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight....Nada. Thanks and great work!
All of the bits we use are available on our website makeawoodsign.com. Just click on the Sign Carving Supplies and there is a category Router Bits. If you have any other questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you....
can you use the routers like a multi purpose one? I plan on getting one but I don't have the money for multiple.
Hi Nathan, thanks for coming over from Flukemaster. Sure, lots of good routers out there that will work for everything. Porter Cable 690LR is a great router if you're going to buy new. Many of my student start with used tools because of tight budgets. You can probably get one at a pawn shop pretty cheap. Thanks, Eric
Eric I take it that you used the 90 deg bit around Dodson and used it also on the names
Yes I use the 90 degree for the background on the outset letters, I use the 6o degree for the small inset letters.
Hi Eric, I know you use the belt sander, but have you ever tried the random orbital sander? Thanks.
For fine finish sanding I have a small Skill Octo Sander. It works great.
What kind of bit do you use for the carving/engraving part and would using a dw618 be ok to do this or is a palm router preferred?
I used several different bits on this one but the profile bit for the detail work. Watch our video Coffee & Questions 8/31/16 All Our Bits. I think this will give you an understanding of our bits and what they do. Absolutely you can use a big router to do this. I did it for decades. I just prefer the palm routers now for small work. Let me know if you have more questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you!!!
Can we get a link for the hat? Great job!
LOL, Sorry I don't have a link for the cowboy hat. Bought it years ago in a tack shop
Kudos to the videographer! Great job :)
Thank you Jackie for watching and the nice comment. That would be Dave, my father behind the camera. Thanks again and Have a Great Weekend, Eric
Is plain old black spray paint a good way to go. We are having trouble getting it off the signs. Any suggestions??
No I have never had luck with plain black spray paint. Here's a video Dave and I did a while back that explains it all ua-cam.com/video/AA4ZCXotYCQ/v-deo.html
Very cool!!! I think the “s” in son is upside down though. Keep up the good work.🏆
Thank you for watching. Not upsdie down, just went a little too wide on the top section when I was carving it. Good eye...
Dave Rhoten I actually went back and did a screenshot of you holding the sign at the end of the video and then flipped the photo upside down, and both S’s appear to be upside down. I still like the sign, but you definitely made a boo boo. 😁😆🤣😂
Nice work , whats your opinion about li-ion battery palm router is it any good ?
Regards
Allan
Carpenter from denmark
I've tried the ridgid cordless and it worked good but the 2 amp hour battery only last about 15 min.If you had a bigger battery it should work long enough to do a small sign.
I'm looking at learning how to do this, and I read on a forum that the bearings cost $10 or so and it's not too hard to replace them.
That could be. Back in the old days (1970's) I used to rebuild our routers all the time. These days we don't do much of that except replace brushes. Thank you for watching, Eric
Do you have a recommendation for a company that would fix/replace bearings in a router? Thanks, Larry David
We have a place in vegas we take stuff to. It's called Tool Service. I would look for some place near you. I would google search Small Tool Repair and see what you have near you. Hope this helps, Eric
Dave can you please tell me what type of black paint to use to stop the bleeding.
I use either Marsh Spray Stencil Ink, or Rustolium Black Primer.
Once again great video. i have a question about what size were the letters on the sign. Thanks.
+Jackie Floyd Hi Jackie, 2" & 1 1/2" outset on the top line. 1" inset on the bottom line. Thank you for the nice comment & for watching, Eric
+Dave Rhoten Thank You.
Hi. I was wondering, do you provide anything to the customer to hang the signs with, or do you leave that up to them? Thanks.
Hi Jon, yes on my small house signs I provide 4 screw eyes and 2 S hooks for no extra charge.