About to retire permanently and decided to get a new full size router, fixed & plunge base and some accessories/bits for a new hobby. This is an interesting make I think I'll give a shot at. Great video. Thank you
Great video. I teach students how to make similar signage using a CNC, and watching this makes me appreciate hand tools. I’ve never attempted gold gilding and now I’m anxious to try, thank you for the step by step instructions.
That’s so awesome! You’re very welcome. Careful, gold is highly addictive and very fun! 😀 framemasters1969.com/23-karat-patent-genuine-gold-leaf-double-weight-160-g-8-5-cm-x-8-5-cm-book-of-25-leaves/
Thanks for sharing your talent, thoughts and videos. As a newbie to woodworking this was perfect for me. I really appreciate your time and effort to helping us learn how to make projects like these. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
Hi David....I loved the video, I found it very inspiring, just like when I first saw David Smith (gold leaf) on UA-cam. I love your generous heart that shares advice openly just like Dave.S. Looking forward to seeing more of your skilled work. God bless Southampton UK
What a great video. I can't wait to watch more from your channel. As a woodworker and finisher, I am always looking for ways to differentiate my business model. I have made some signs for personal use but never thought of using golding on one for exterior use. Thanks for the video and most of all, you're voice-over instructional.
Just got myself a router to start to do something very similar to that. Thanks for taking the time to film yourself so us newbies can pick up some tips. Top Job. 👍🏻
Lovely video!! Thanks! Generally, I cut corners when painting the letters. I like to fill the background with sand and spray paint the letter-cum-numbers from there. Once dry, I then remove the sand of course.
@@davidographicsguy I always wanted to, do a lot of playing with type but I'm 69 and hands are full of arthritis, missed my chance. But I'll sure be watching you and enjoying your work.
Cedar that's fairly soft and it's resistant to the weather perfect Choice 👍 I'm new to your community I like this good idea! I have a how to channel I'm a woodworker and I'm tiling my bathroom shower presently look forward to hearing from you keep up the good work Ken
Yeah it`s correct :) And no I don`t wood work, but I`ll learn and start to. I loved what you did. Thank you for the beauty you added and the willing to inspire others for free. God bless you.
A respectful comment based on 45 years making signs. On that split wood on the 3: there is a technique called "climb-cutting" - you run your router the "wrong" direction. In the case of the 3 where you had trouble, you'd run the router right-to-left. Use this technique in any area where you come to a situation where the router's going to get caught in the grain like that. Even the sharpest brand-new bit can dig the grain like that, depending on the species, grain, and dryness of the wood. I think of it as "rolling" along the wood rather than "back-pedaling" against the wood. It is a slightly dangerous technique and MUST be used with great care and a firm grip, as the router can skitter away from you in a fraction of a second. Try this on some scraps - great thing to remember on the two troublesome outside corners - which most rectangular signs have - these can present the same grain-splitting issue.
Very well said John, that’s a great explanation of flowing with the grain. Cedar is more like digging through thick carpet whereas Redwood, the grains are like speed bumps 😁 I was a little careless going around the bottom of the three. I have to have my head in the game every second. Thank you!
have done a couple of signs,but mainly knife handles and sticks,will have to get a stand/holder for my dremel,much easier to control than a large router.cheers john.
davidographicsguy :Only on Pinterest.I've thought about doing UA-cam videos as well..I've been busy remodeling my home,once I'm done with my studio I may start a channel:)
Wow Excellent Video/Tutorial David! Amazing how much I learned from this short video! Thank you Very Much for taking the time to make and share! Looking forward to seeing many more! Have A Super Week!.....*Gus*
Those scoop things - they're called gouges. Cedar is a very "stringy" wood for carving and chips out a lot when using a router. A good wood for carving this type of project is Basswood (Linden). Its soft like cedar but has very little grain pattern. A favourite for realistic decoy carvers.
Thanks Dave......GREAT NARATIVE!!!....(Been missin your videos....thought you quit!) love the OL-skool' engin'-turnin'.....I love doin'-it....often customers will go the extra $ when they see a sample.....usually incorporate it into some of the stripping too......makes for a real eye catcher....... Keep up the good work......alway enjoy watchin' ya!
Ha! Thank you! I got really busy. I'm working on another alphabet video and a sign process video too. This one was a quick project for a client. I would love to see your gold projects.
Great job. I did prefer the yellow finish until you used the little velvet gizmo, then it just popped. I have a CNC machine so will try this at the weekend.
I've heard good feedback about the Woodglut plans.
That looks cool. Thank you.
About to retire permanently and decided to get a new full size router, fixed & plunge base and some accessories/bits for a new hobby. This is an interesting make I think I'll give a shot at. Great video. Thank you
That would be awesome! Can you record and post your project?
This is really refreshing to see all done by hand. No, I won't be able do craft like this.....
😁 Thank you!
Excellent presentation, Really enjoyed it
I’m so glad, thank you! Are you carving too?
@@davidographicsguy just starting out
Great video. I teach students how to make similar signage using a CNC, and watching this makes me appreciate hand tools. I’ve never attempted gold gilding and now I’m anxious to try, thank you for the step by step instructions.
That’s so awesome! You’re very welcome. Careful, gold is highly addictive and very fun! 😀
framemasters1969.com/23-karat-patent-genuine-gold-leaf-double-weight-160-g-8-5-cm-x-8-5-cm-book-of-25-leaves/
You have the hand-eye coordination to draw and route. I never will. BUMMER! I would have to augment my lack of GOD GIVEN talent with CNC.
Neither did I at first 😁 we keep wrecking wood until we finally get there 👍😀
WOW! ONE OF THE BEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS ON UA-cam. THANKS. YOU MADE MY DAY.
Thank you so much!
I am totally brand new in the woodworking field ... so far just watching videos on UA-cam I’m getting fascinated more and more
Go for it! Even if you start with a simple inexpensive set of hobby carving tools. You'll love it!
Thanks for sharing your talent, thoughts and videos. As a newbie to woodworking this was perfect for me. I really appreciate your time and effort to helping us learn how to make projects like these. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
You are so welcome! Keep having fun with woodworking projects 👍
Fantastic Job and explanation. Sign came out great. Makes me want to go play with my router and dremmel!
Do it Tom! It’s rewarding and more fun than watching videos. 👍😀
WHAT A HELL OF A JOB BEAUTIFUL AND FINAL PRODUCT !👍👌
Thank you so much Marco!
Hi David....I loved the video, I found it very inspiring, just like when I first saw David Smith (gold leaf) on UA-cam. I love your generous heart that shares advice openly just like Dave.S. Looking forward to seeing more of your skilled work.
God bless
Southampton UK
Thank you John, that is very encouraging. 👍😀
Looks fabulous! Well Done
Thank you so much!
U r very helpful. Specially when u are telling about bit sizes. And ur work is amazing
Thank you so much! Do you do wood carving too?
+davidographicsguy no I don't do . but I have seen a lot of videos. It's my hobby and made me calm! One day I will start when am ready to start 👍🏽😃
Very good video. that spinning is like engine turning on steel.
Thank you Jim! Do you do gold or steel work?
Great job looks fantastic
Thank you Andy!
Who needs a freaking cnc. Great freehandmanship.
Ha! Thank you Karl.
What a great video. I can't wait to watch more from your channel. As a woodworker and finisher, I am always looking for ways to differentiate my business model. I have made some signs for personal use but never thought of using golding on one for exterior use. Thanks for the video and most of all, you're voice-over instructional.
That’s awesome Matt, You could make some samples to show potential clients. Thank you!
great piece. thanks you are a true artist its takes dedication and love to do such a wonderful work of art
Thank you so much! Are you a wood carver too?
This was really neat. Thank you for taking the time to show and explain the detailed steps. There are a lot of good ideas here.
You’re very welcome!
Excellent workmanship!
And a great, easy to follow presentation too :)
Thank you!
Fantastic design and craftsmanship! Nicely documented and explained too! Thanks for the info.
Wonderful very artistic Tool How much that can Cost
Cut and clear explanation. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Desmond!
Just got myself a router to start to do something very similar to that. Thanks for taking the time to film yourself so us newbies can pick up some tips. Top Job. 👍🏻
Awesome! Have fun! Post your project :)
Lovely video!! Thanks! Generally, I cut corners when painting the letters. I like to fill the background with sand and spray paint the letter-cum-numbers from there. Once dry, I then remove the sand of course.
That is genius!!!! Consider your great idea stolen 😁👍
Thank you!
Do you have a video of this? Id love to see that in action!!!
@@davidographicsguy /
Wow. Impressive!
Thank you 🙏
Great vid. You make it look easy. I learned a lot watching you work.
Thank you.
From Missouri
Awesome Jack! That is inspiring. Keep up the great work!
You sir are a detail master, tnx for sharing it with the world!!! 😎
Thank you so much! Are you a wood carver too?
Beautiful, I have always considered sign work a art form all in itself.
Amen to that! Are you making signs?
@@davidographicsguy I always wanted to, do a lot of playing with type but I'm 69 and hands are full of arthritis, missed my chance. But I'll sure be watching you and enjoying your work.
Oh man, I’m so sorry. I’ll keep pumping them out while I’m able. I’m creeping up on 60 myself 😁
Absolutely great workmanship. Thank you for the video.
Thank you so much! Do you woodwork too?
Nicely done I like your Technique you really have simplified this process 👍
Look forward to hearing from you Ken God bless
Awesome! We’re going to remodel our bathroom soon, I will review your videos when it’s time to tile. Thank you!👍
Love gold-leaf...I wish I was talented...
Hi Mike, it’s just a system. Just a little time and commitment and you can do it.
@Mike Ivy I’m sure you are talented, don’t beat yourself up ❤️
Artist's work
9:20 wonderful skill with the brush
Nice carving router ❤
Thank you so much!
Great video top job beautiful work 👍
Thank you so much!
Beautiful work. Thank you
Thank you Bone! 😀
Great Job. You explained everything well. Thank you for posting.
You're very welcome. Do you carve wood too?
Superb work. Love it. THANK YOU for posting x
You’re very welcome! Thank you!
Super cool. I cheated on doing my numbers. I cut each of them on a band saw and glued it on lol
Great idea, you could gold leaf the side edges of the letters for an even cooler 3D effect. 👍
I'M here to support your videos,come soon,dont be late
Looks really nice.
Thank you! Do you carve too?
Excellent wood work 💐👌🙏,
Amarjeet Singh from Dehradun (India).
Thank you 🙏
That's awesome! Yes, I agree, the methodical "drifting into the carving " part is soothing.
Thank you Aldaberto!
Beautiful job!
Thank you Geoff!
Hermoso trabajo!!!!
Muchísimas Gracias!
Cedar that's fairly soft and it's resistant to the weather perfect Choice 👍
I'm new to your community I like this good idea!
I have a how to channel I'm a woodworker and I'm tiling my bathroom shower presently look forward to hearing from you keep up the good work Ken
Why would anyone give a thump down for such a beautiful work?!
Great work and video production my friend.
Salutes from Egypt :)
Ha! I don't know. Wow! Egypt, That's so cool! shukrān gazēlan I hope this is correct :) Do you wood work too?
Yeah it`s correct :)
And no I don`t wood work, but I`ll learn and start to. I loved what you did.
Thank you for the beauty you added and the willing to inspire others for free.
God bless you.
Hi,!
It's Art.
Beautiful work.
Thank you Sohrab!
Very good work, best regards from Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil !
Oh Wow! Muito obrigado! :)
Great job, very talented.
Thank you so much!
A respectful comment based on 45 years making signs. On that split wood on the 3: there is a technique called "climb-cutting" - you run your router the "wrong" direction. In the case of the 3 where you had trouble, you'd run the router right-to-left. Use this technique in any area where you come to a situation where the router's going to get caught in the grain like that. Even the sharpest brand-new bit can dig the grain like that, depending on the species, grain, and dryness of the wood. I think of it as "rolling" along the wood rather than "back-pedaling" against the wood. It is a slightly dangerous technique and MUST be used with great care and a firm grip, as the router can skitter away from you in a fraction of a second. Try this on some scraps - great thing to remember on the two troublesome outside corners - which most rectangular signs have - these can present the same grain-splitting issue.
Very well said John, that’s a great explanation of flowing with the grain. Cedar is more like digging through thick carpet whereas Redwood, the grains are like speed bumps 😁 I was a little careless going around the bottom of the three. I have to have my head in the game every second. Thank you!
genial... muy buen video..excelente trabajo
Wow nice job
Thank you so much!
Really great video. Nice, clear and concise. Thanks for posting it - just what I needed. x
Thank you Tatyana!
My numbers would look like a 5 year olds bubble letters lol 😂 amazing
Hey, that would be fun! 👍😀
impressed with the result
Thank you!
Handsome sign. Was thinking of carving my Paint Brush sign (for the paint brush aisle) but want to keep it simple. Too many cool options out there!
For sure. You can also cut out the individual elements and create a 3D sign which is a little easier and creates an eye popping effect. Thank you!
Looks great thanks for sharing, that would take a few ours
Yes. I didn't time it, but probably around four hours from start to install I'm guessing. Thank you!
Great job! From Texas
Thank you Humberto! Are you carving too?
very beautiful
🙏😀
Amazing😍😍😍👍🏾great work with lot of care
Thank you so much! Do you do woodworking too?
I 'm really intrrsting ,just start to make a simple things
Well done ..good job buddy
Thank you!رحيم حسن العكيلي
Nice project great job.))
Thank you!
Excelente video buen trabajo 👍🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺🍻
Muchas Gracias Jose! Muchas cerveza por favor! :)
Lovely work..
Thank you Grace! 😀
nice tutorial and tips david,regards from the u.k.
Thank you! Do you wood carve too?
have done a couple of signs,but mainly knife handles and sticks,will have to get a stand/holder for my dremel,much easier to control than a large router.cheers john.
Awesome! Yeah, the Dremel is a sweet versatile tool. Cheers!
Awesome Mr David.....great very interesting project.
Thank you!
Great job,as well as some good tips!Thanks for sharing...
Thank you. I see you're a wood worker too. Among many other talents. Have you posted any of your projects?
davidographicsguy :Only on Pinterest.I've thought about doing UA-cam videos as well..I've been busy remodeling my home,once I'm done with my studio I may start a channel:)
Dang! When do you sleep? :)
lol😁 I'm at night owl ..I've always had trouble sleeping at night.Night's are when I'm most productive! ;)
Ha! Me too. Look forward to your posts.
👍👍👍one of the best video I have ever seen.... thank you great job
Thank you so much! Do you do woodworking too?
Wow Excellent Video/Tutorial David! Amazing how much I learned from this short video! Thank you Very Much for taking the time to make and share! Looking forward to seeing many more! Have A Super Week!.....*Gus*
Thank you! Do you make carved signs too?
Short video!!!
nice work
Thank you Tahir!
Has hecho un excelente❤ trabajo. Yo tambien quiero uno!😀
Ja! Muchas Gracias Carnal!
Amazing look! I love it
Thank you! Do you carve wood too?
Oh wait, Duh! I just checked out your channel. Dang! You do amazing intricate work!
beautiful work!
Thank you!
Nicely done!!
Thank you!
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Maestro
Thank you mr. David I think I would go for it cuz it is totally awesome hobby
Nice work mate
Thank you so much!
Excellent work. I love it. Thanks for sharing
You're very welcome. Are you a wood carver?
Oh, wait, you're an amazing pianist. :)
davidographicsguy no. But I respect handicraft
Great work 👍
Thank you! 😀
Your welcome
Those scoop things - they're called gouges. Cedar is a very "stringy" wood for carving and chips out a lot when using a router. A good wood for carving this type of project is Basswood (Linden). Its soft like cedar but has very little grain pattern. A favourite for realistic decoy carvers.
I agree! I love basswood. I choose cedar for exterior durability and rough 'ol world' look. :)
I've leafed B4 but hadn't added the fire twist effect. NICE!
It’s fun and adds a neat texture. It’s a good idea to make a test piece with our project since spinning is so time sensitive. 👍
Great work, you could use a dremel for those little scoops.
Thanks Paul, I did use one to clean the background up. 👍😀
Great job!
Thank you!
Thanks Dave......GREAT NARATIVE!!!....(Been missin your videos....thought you quit!) love the OL-skool' engin'-turnin'.....I love doin'-it....often customers will go the extra $ when they see a sample.....usually incorporate it into some of the stripping too......makes for a real eye catcher.......
Keep up the good work......alway enjoy watchin' ya!
Ha! Thank you! I got really busy. I'm working on another alphabet video and a sign process video too. This one was a quick project for a client. I would love to see your gold projects.
Great work!
Thank you! Are you a wood worker?
In my spare time, to tell the truth woodworking is a great stress reliever.
I love it. Thank you for posting!
Thank you! 😀
Awesome vid! Subscribed and shared!
Thank you so much! Do you do wood carving too?
And good for a beginner project. Thank you.
Yes, one could do these for fun, friends, neighbors, etc...
Nice Job!!
Thank you Melissa!
Awesome video, I've always wondered how these were made
Hey Jason, yeah, there are different techniques, this just one way.
Great job. I did prefer the yellow finish until you used the little velvet gizmo, then it just popped. I have a CNC machine so will try this at the weekend.
Ha! Yeah, gold is amazing! CNCs are Awesome! Are you going to post a process video for us?
Yes but wont have the brush skills as you have. Very professional. You make it look so easy.
Oh thank you, if you're looking for great lettering brushes: stevekafka.com/collections/all/products/kwill
Thanks will have a look. Have you got a video on how to use the brush correctly?
Start at 1:17 ua-cam.com/video/6HClZWRKgwo/v-deo.html
Brush Care: ua-cam.com/video/G16evpaS6KE/v-deo.html
Fantastic
Thank you 🙏
Very cool
Thank you 🙏
Molt bona feina!!
Parabéns excelente trabalho!!
Muito obrigado Humberto!
Nice job, brother!
Thank you!
Holy router tear-out, Batman!
🤣
Wao nice job interesting
Thank you!