Making Wooden Jack-O-Lanterns Without Using a CNC or Laser Engraver | Halloween 2023 | Fall 2023

In this video, I show you how I made Wooden Jack-O-Lanterns without using a CNC or Laser Engraver. This Halloween I got the opportunity to make over fifty of these wooden jack-o-lanterns. My biggest problem was not having a CNC or Laser Engraver. So I had to come up with an alternative. What was my secret? Router Templates.
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[@wallaceworkshop]

MDF and Acrylic Router Templates are now available here: wallaceworkshopllc.com/products/jack-o-lantern-router-templates

[@odbo_One]

I started wood working hobby this year, in Feb. I made and sold 31 lanterns over the weekend so far. Mostly Family and Friends. I made 24 today, painting those tomorrow. This is amazing hobby and it pays for itself so far. I also made cutting boards and charcuterie boards over the summer and it was a delight.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Welcome to the craft. It’s a lot of fun. I haven’t tried cutting boards yet. Maybe I should.

[@navymark101]

Mr Wallace, thanks for the three templates I ordered. The buying process was easy and fast. I just got back from the Orange Home Improvement Store and the journey starts today. Amazon has the double-sided tape, compression router bit coming today. I also ordered an aluminum router table insert to get me started properly with the router. The table will be in today as well. The templates you make are meticulously fabricated and I encourage everybody to order them if they're on the fence about buying them. Thanks again my friend, Navy Mark

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thanks for your purchase! Enjoy!

[@jackies_world]

Thanks for also showing how you carved the faces! I want to put these in my yard and sell in my neighborhood.

[@wallaceworkshop]

MDF and Router Templates are now available here: wallaceworkshopllc.com/products/jack-o-lantern-router-templates

[@dgperforms1]

I use a Scroll Saw. Dont have the Cash for a Laser, but im saving up! You just earned a new Sub. Good Video

[@wallaceworkshop]

I had router templates make from a guy who has a laser. They’re a great option

[@richardbrodbeckbeginninggu7330]

One of the better videos I have seen on making this project. The money breakdown was good. Nicely done. I will be subscribing.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thank you for subscribing. I’m glad you enjoyed the video even though I’m not very experienced in making these things.

[@rawbacon]

I like these, I think I'll make a few to put in the big front window this year.

[@wallaceworkshop]

MDF and Router Templates are now available here: wallaceworkshopllc.com/products/jack-o-lantern-router-templates

[@guyhale4941]

I just found your channel today.
Great video, i can't wait to watch more.
The bloopers were a nice inclusion.
Keep up the good work sir.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully I can put out more videos.

[@RichyN25]

Nice little project! I just got myself a small router table and definitely should try making some templates for stuff myself

[@wallaceworkshop]

Absolutely. Once you make the templates, you will make quick work of them.

[@navymark101]

Hello Wallace, I just ordered #3 Templates from you, can't wait to start. How much do you sell the completed lanterns for ? Thanks, Navy Mark... Also, are those 1" dowels?

[@wallaceworkshop]

$25-$30 depending on the market. 1” dowels. Thanks so much your purchase. I’ll work on them today

[@1976ClassicCelica]

Turn your little sticks into a Jenga game and sell it or give it as a gift.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Ooo not a bad idea

[@gregsmith6982]

Great Job! Do you have a link for where you got the face patterns from?

[@markheck9490]

Just a suggestion-use tree branches instead of dowel rod. They look cool and you might be able to get the branches for nothing.

[@wallaceworkshop]

I used drift wood from a local river on my first batch. They looked great.

[@nickyt3269]

Great video, very informative. really enjoyed it. i need to keep this in mind next year.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Absolutely a great project. Thank you for the kind words.

[@Shoop83]

Please be wary of cutting round stock on a bandsaw.

[@jasonthemason6587]

Starting this project today love it only question is in the video they look way bigger then 8” am I crazy or is it just n illusion thanks😊

[@wallaceworkshop]

I think they are. 11 or so.

[@MRLiquidTUBE]

nice project, I enjoyed the outtakes!

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thank you. I always enjoyed seeing outtakes in movies and other videos. So I figured I would I mine.

[@edwinpolanco6739]

Would you be interested in selling the templets for the faces ??

[@kennypayton5103]

So you do need a Lazer to make the templates?

[@wallaceworkshop]

I had someone make the templates for me last year. Just got a laser yesterday. My plan is to sell the temples this year 😁

[@wallaceworkshop]

MDF and Router Templates are now available here: wallaceworkshopllc.com/products/jack-o-lantern-router-templates

[@nicco484]

any way to get some of the templets

[@wallaceworkshop]

Working on it 😬

[@wallaceworkshop]

MDF and Router Templates are now available here: wallaceworkshopllc.com/products/jack-o-lantern-router-templates

[@Elpelon177]

God job, do You sel the template?

[@wallaceworkshop]

Soon :-D

[@wallaceworkshop]

MDF and Router Templates are now available here: wallaceworkshopllc.com/products/jack-o-lantern-router-templates

[@timmoriarty133]

How many hours did it take to complete the 54 lanterns?

[@wallaceworkshop]

I didn’t do them all at once. I sold them as made to order. I can knock out 10 in a couple of hours.

[@jacobmathis5212]

Do you sell the templates also?

[@wallaceworkshop]

I’m trying too. Haven’t found anyone to mass produce for me yet.

[@AlienLeader4]

Say tea light one more time. Lol good work keep it up. 👽

[@wallaceworkshop]

Tea light

[@thomasneal7126]

Forgot to add in your labor time as an expense.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Sure did.

[@yuenchingl]

🎃

[@wallaceworkshop]

👻

[@0074donred]

Turn the music down please