Making a Wooden Sign with a router | First time making a sign
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- Опубліковано 3 кві 2017
- So I have always wanted to try to make a sign with a router. I found a small handheld router for $20.00 and figured what the hay!! I'll give it a try. Now to all the sign makers out there.....I know this isn't perfect and it could be done a lot better. I will continue to practice on this skill and teach myself how to make a better product. But anyways, it's a lot of fun to do and I will definitely be making more in the future.
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*I absolutely love this tool!!! The first one was defective and Dewalt replaced **MyBest.Tools** More bulky than the Bosch and Makita corded palm routers I have but worth it. Nice solid base*
Sir, I have been working with wood for over 60 years and I think this is great work. Well done on producing an excellent video, clear commentary and a beautiful sign to boot! I have watched this video a number of times, not only to see someone willing to try and teach himself how to do something, but also to hear that remarkably likeable accent you have! I wish you well in woodwork and in life.
Amazing 👍
Who are the 261 people who disliked, voted thunbs-down? What is not to like about this guy? He's super honest and genuine. He did a good job for his first time.
They are bitter dickheads aka trolls fuck um!
KilaKimo Luna Thank you!!!
KilaKimo Luna people like to hate for no reason at all
I agree 👍
Probably for the very dangerous way that this sign was made without a plunge router or a guide. Yeah the guy seems great, but shouldn't be teaching woodworking!
Great job! I did what you did and made a wood sign with our family’s name on it and gave it to my parents. They loved it! They hung it above their front door. My sign was rough and my first time using a router but since it brought smiles and happiness to my parents I consider it to be a success. Perfection doesn’t equate to success. What you do for others does.
... Believe me, I make signs for a living and none of them come out perfect. Your sign looks great and I would proudly display it in my shop. Even those that are cut, routed, painted, or printed, have plenty of flaws. This type is actually my favorite.
Ed Sipes thanks, that actually makes me feel a little better about it!
Ive been woodworkin for many years and that was a fine job. Lots of people wouldnt have even tried. 👍
and I'm one of them! Heck, I can't even use a CNC and get it right the first time.
Thank you for being one of us first timers! I love your honesty! I am now confident enough to give this a try.
Sir all I can tell you is that I’m honor and thankful for you to share your work, it’s an 100% organic job, that nobody can’t away from, much obliged to you and look forward to see other videos of yours, God bless
I been using routers for 30 years, all I can say is GOOD JOB. I recently got a Harbor Freight trim router myself. After using my 3/4 horse, 1 1/4 horse and 2 horse plunge routers, suddenly routing got fun again. That lightweight little sucker is lots easier to control.
You did an excellent job for your first time making a sign. Well done!!!
If you hadn't have said it was your first time i don't think a lot of people would know any different. A Great job well done.
“I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get ‘hammered’ by the people who do this all the time.” Don’t let them ‘cut’ you down. 😜
You "nailed" it buddy!!
Use a straight router bit on your letters and they will come out smooth!
Awesome job! This is exactly the type of video I'm looking for for people like me that is doing it for the first time. I've come across too many videos where they say its easy and when they start they have a $20,000 machine, plainers, and gizmos. Lol. Thanks!
Good stuff - it just goes to show you can produce something great with pretty minimal kit. I did something similar for my house sign 6 weeks ago. Differences: I used a hardwood (Oak) as it was less "splintery". I made my design on the computer, printed it out 100% and then stuck the paper onto the wood - afterwards, it was just sanded off. The other thing I did was to use flat bottomed bits and poured black resin into the lettering rather than painting.
Don't let anyone diss you for what you do - just 'cos you aren't using Festool kit or a CNC doesn't matter as most of the comments show. I do wish the health and safety brigade would resist the urge to lecture though!
For a first effort, and self taught, I say bravo. I have been wood working for 30 some years, and I cannot begin to tell you how many tips and tricks I I have learned since watching UA-cam. I like your channel for your honesty. There is a learning curve to everything. I have made a couple of signs, but I'm about to up my game with a cnc. Please keep putting out content and ignore the wood worker police.
There will always be HATERS! Without someone like you putting out a video like this, I would never try. I bought the same router at Harbor Freight today and can't wait to try it. I wanted to watch a few videos first. Rain is coming for a week so the perfect time to learn. You're sign looks great.
You hit it right on the head with your last comments, it is relaxing and satisfying puttering around and teaching yourself new things, whether it is woodworking, music or gardening. For your first attempt, and freehand at that, you did an amazing job. Now, I have to try that!
There are many buyers that appreciate handcrafted work over the CNC "handcrafted" look.
As soon as you said, “If I don’t know how to do somethin,” I go ahead and try to do it anyway and teach myself,” I instantly hit ‘subscribe!’ I do the same. My motto is, “There’s always a way.” Excellent job on the sign and the video! Thanks for sharing!
Brother.... Im a sign guy. This is your first attempt?!!! Its great!!!! Ignore the critics. You obviously know what you're doing! Good job!
Good job, never listen to NEGATIVE!!, Always try, even if we screw up !.
Wow great job! I’m just seeing this 6 years later! Love that sign! That’s what my Grand Children call me Popo
I am the same as you my friend self taught. And I like seeing real videos of people having a go, good on you my friend 👍🏻👍🏻
I think the key part of this video was when you said you had fun making the sign.. Someone in their workshop having fun.. It doesn't get much better than that..
Don't take any notice of people who do thumbs down they don't show you the scrap box , and cnc machines are for computer people not craftsmen, nice job mate I am a retired carpenter 71yrs ,52yrs on the job I live in Wales UK well done again.
I think it looks great! A CNC looks like a CNC did it. There is a certain character to hand made things!
Turned out awesome...good job
Bought me the same router...for small jobs...& the lil woman suggested I make signs...confidence & inspiration built in me now 👍
One of the most inspirational 1st time woodworker videos I've watched for a very long time. Great effort, thanks for posting 👍
Hi. This is just the video I was looking for! I’m a more ‘mature’ lady from England, who has just bought her first palm router - an inexpensive one, similar to yours. I also wanted to dabble with making a sign or two, and your video answered ALL my questions in one go! Amazing. Nice job on your sign, by the way.
Hope I can follow your lead and do as well as you did on the first attempt! Cheers, Cathy xx
I've also just bought the Aldi one. Never used a router before so looking forward to having a go.
Good luck
YOU ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR BEING YOUR FIRST TIME DOING A WOOD SIGN. BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Good for you for giving it a shot AND for making a video of it. The sign is great!
The greatest woodworker started out with the word ( WANT ) . To want to make something out of nothing is an achievement in itself. So what you have done is what the great woodworkers in the past and present did (WANT ) . I to wanted to watch what someone else was making weather it be beginners or professionals and you have achieved that benchmark and more. So keep with it and you will be a great woodworker.
That’s a mighty sign if you ask me. Heck, now I want to go and make one myself! Thanks for sharing!!
Well done. This is exactly how I have done things. We all gotta start somewhere. That Trim router and bits have already paid for themselves. Looks great, have fun.
Popo, What a great job you did with the scrap piece of wood. I love your comments and the way you convey your the building of your sign, you have a gift with the way you teach and a real pleasing way of speech. Thank you for sharing this video, quite inspiring.
Thanks for the video. I just took over teaching a woodworking class. I never got into sign making or using a router till I started teaching this class. In truly enjoying my new career. I was a police officer for 13 years till an injury forced me out. My initial plan was to reach criminal justice at boces and another person was hired. During my interview it was mentioned I had some construction experience and dabbled in making toy boxes and other small wood workibg projects. A few weeks after not getting the position I had originally wanted I was offered to teach high school level woodshop through boces for kids with varying issues and delays. I jumped at the chance and have been learning as much as I have been teaching. I search for videos on different projects where the person breaks things down or gives ideas. Your video was short and to the point and appreciate you making it so that in turn my students may learn and be engaged. Thanks again
SUPERCOP 303 thanks, sounds like you have a pretty good job. I do the woodworking to clear my mind. I’ve been in law Enforcement for 15 years myself and as you know, you have to have a hobby or an out lol.
I just bought the same trim router at HF. You, sir, have inspired me. Thanks!
Great job. Several months ago I bought templets from Rockler and a couple of trim routers but I haven't found the nerve to try making a sign. After watching your first sign I am ready. Thanks for the inspiration to try something I have never tried before.
I think you did awesome and your honest genuine personality is a hit and refresher. Keep the videos coming.
That's what wood working is all about my friend, enjoying and expressing yourself. Very nice job!!!
Thank you Sir. I’ve had the exact same router in my shed for about 2 years, been hesitant to try it. You just gave me the courage to try it out.
Like everything in woodwork you learn constantly. For a first attempt, that was great.
One of the funnest things about any hobby experimenting and screwing up! Learning from others peoples and your mistakes (: and sharing them with other enthusiasts (: 👍🏼
Strong work! I like that you just jump in and give it a go! Another way to darken the letters and sides is to burn them with a blow torch. Great work. Enjoyed the video!!
Don't worry if someone critiques it! Take what they (The good!) say & learn from it! I personally think you did an AWESOME job!!! Actually your painting, sanding & staining process helped me with a project I have in te works!!! Thank you!
I want to thank you for taking the time to video this. Great job and thank you again.
I looks good and you did it yourself that’s what’s important. The more you do the better. I just picked up the little router. Thanks for the video.
Not getting it perfect gives it personality
Exactly, if it would be perfect, people would've thought it was CNC cut, at least it looks handmade. Me likey.
In Art, we call it abstract.
Heck , I think you did a good job . I'm like you , I'll try anything myself to. Way to go
That's a great 1st effort . A $20 dollar router . A good price entry into the joys of making stuff . Greetings from 🇬🇧
That cove bit gave it a hand-carved look, and it is perfect! You are an artist.
That is one good looking sign man. Who cares what others think. If you like it, that is all that matters.
The fact that you’re learning and happy to just have a go, and share ! is enough for me. Good or not it’s all fun in learning. Good effort fellah from over the pond ✅
This was fun to watch and inspiring. Thank you for sharing it here.
Commenting 2 years after you’ve put this vid up and I’m subscribing for your humble laid back attitude - it was so refreshing compared to some out there. Awesome work on the sign btw.... !!!
Thanks for sharining, think I will try this looks like a fun project to experiment with- Good Job
You hit the nail at what you said at 7:46. I also do signs for that reason and have sold a few on ebay.
Looks good to me, and I like your attitude towards it. That's what will get you where you want to be. Thanks for posting it.
You did a great job! Well done. I bought one also. I used a small round over to route thick wall PVC. It works so well, so smooth I barely had to sand at all. Thanks for this video.
Looks Great POPO! No one should ever let someone tell them differently! I know this video is older but I am just now seeing it! So, Again Nice Job Bud! 🤝
GLAD to see someone that willing to admit that they don't know everything as for critics there is always going to be people that are negative.
very nice sir. i just invested in a cnc for the first time. now i see what you did and im getting one myself just to fool around. like you said a stress reliver, something to keep me out of trouble in the house. NICE WORK SIR
You have inspired me with your efforts dear sir!!!! I'll be shopping for a cheap router tomorrow to get started on my sign.
I rather watch somebody do something for the first time because I'm looking to get started. Thank you..
Thank you. You took the magic out of it for me. I’ll have to pick one up from Harbor freight.
Don’t worry about the Internet troll critics. Everybody wants to be a critic, forgetting they started out once to.
Happy trails
Luke
I like what you did with the paint and stain. I love working with wood because every piece is unique. No project will ever look the same. Great job on your sign. May need to make one for myself
It’s not bad at all!! I’m now encouraged to give it a try and see what I can do! Thank you very much.
This is gold the bloke has the attitude of success
Good video and good attitude towards learning and experimenting. Thanks for uploading this.
This is what I’m gonna do! I just found some carving router/stemmed bits I’m also gonna try out. Thanks for posting
That's AWESOME!!! I've been trying different ways to make signs and my husband has the same router you do but just upgraded to a fancier one and I've been wanting to try this technique so now I can use his old one and start playing around. I'm so happy I found your video!!
Thanks 😊
You have give me the confidence to try and make one for myself!! Looks good
Looks awesome PoPo! Just starting myself and watching videos to get tips, thanks for being willing to put this out there. Nicely done.
Truly enjoyed video. I'm so looking forward to starting this with my sons this spring. Need to buy stuff. First time, so mom n sons having fun together😊👍
The only person to make NO mistakes is the one who never does or achieves anything! You can be rightly well pleased with the sign! All the best, Rob
Good man ! Like you said, figuring it out yourself is the best way, Gonna have me a go at that...
Great looking sign. Looks better than some of the stuff at Hobby Lobby. I've had the very same router sitting, collecting dust for almost 4 years. Bought it while browsing stuff at a big tent sale event at Harbor Freight, just because it was cheap. But after buying it, I became a little intimidated, since I had never used one. Now I am inspired! So I am going to rout the $h!t out of something! Thanks for the video!
I think it was super helpful to watch a first timer like me. I’ve watched a bunch of videos of professionals but they really didn’t help me much because they knew what they were doing. To do someone who’s never done it and try it definitely made me feel more at ease and to just get into it and try it. Looks super great especially at the end! I might make a sign like that for my dads Father’s Day gift for his shop! Way to go! Thanks
I bought a Plunge Router and have had a bit trouble working out how to use it so I bought a trim router so now I am going to to out and try this myself, thank you for the idea
Don't think anybody has a right to hammer you. It looks real good, and anyway we all gotta start somewhere. Kinda good to see normal people like you making videos. Sometimes when you watch people with years of experiance, and all the latest tools that many of us can only dream of having, can put people off watching. Keep it up, don't sell yourself short. And more videos please.
Thank you!!
@ An't no plan, I couldn't agree more. I am a beginner, and I found this video quite informative and fun. I don't have much more than the basic wood working tools, and they are either garage sale items, or Harbor Freight specials, and seeing this guy make something nice from a Harbor Freight finish router and their router bits, inspires me to do the same.
I think it’s great. Thanks for sharing I’m making a garden bench for my daughter I’ll use this way to put her name on it
I love it you did an awesome job. I love it’s warm fun and friendly personality.
I thought it looked great. I am the same, have to dig in and figure it out. Great job. Thanks for the share
I wasn’t loving it until you put that last coat of stain on, and then it became really nice. The imperfections give it character, and the black is a really nice contrast. Great job fir your first time. Thanks for the video
I realize this is 3 years old, but thank you for making this video. I'm going to give it a try with a new ryobi plunge router. Your sign came out great!! I can only hope my first try looks even half as good as this.
It’s amazing I’m going to try doing a sign for my church..been planning it for awhile..and you have inspired me to go for it..I’m 76 years old but I’m crafty..I cut with my scroll saw but I have never used a router..but I do have one..thank you for this wonderful video.. you did a beautiful job❤️
Beautiful Job. I love it. Thanks for sharing
Looks great for first time thank you for sharing
For a first one dang son that some great work congratulations and God bless you
I think you did GREAT. I see more and better projects coming from you real soon.
I think you did a good job. Nothing to be ashamed off. Thanks for the video.
it looks darn good to me buddy. I'd never have guessed that sign was a 1st.
Now I know how to spend my Harbor Freight gift card. Great job.
I think it looks great, free hand your very good. Thanks for the advice and great video.
Great sign , love the video but the absolute BEST is your Attitude and Vibe!! Cheers
Bloody grate job mate, I'm gunner give it a go. Thanks mate.
Very nice sign. I, too, am also planning to make a sign for my house. This will be my first sign as well. Great job and i like your choice of stain color.
Great job! Love that you did it freehand! Who needs a darn router stencil!
Awesome dude! Thanks for sharing this with all of us.