All products used in this video - Links to products we use: We The People Template - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... Buck/Doe Template - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... Puppy/Kitty Template - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... 1.5" Western Font - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... 2" Western Font - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... 2" Fatty Font - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... Profile Bit - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... 90 Degree Bit - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in... Dewalt Router - amzn.to/3LPuZLD DeWalt Disc Sander - amzn.to/3rlmz5a DeWalt Random Orbital Sander - amzn.to/3y0atlV Our website for Sign Carving Supplies: www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/
Great video guys. Artisan's and Craftsman have a verry difficult time pricing out their labor. if you use an hourly labor price you will defiantly price yourself out of the market you have to look verry hard at what your marker is willing to pay and adjust accordingly. Sometimes it's a labor of love not a profit margin.
Using the profile bit first and staying away from the little ridge it leaves when using the 90D bit has stopped me from nicking my letters. Thanks for a perfect learning video!
We suggest finding a niche to go after. Here's a video we did a few moths ago with some suggestions, ua-cam.com/video/ukXu4a687_4/v-deo.html Hope this helps. Thank you for watching
A question from someone who hasn't started signs, but is interested in maybe taking it up: What was your approximate time, start to finish, for all three signs?
Well it depends on a lot of factors. This video was a while ago, but I'm estimating total was about 90 minutes total. The more you do, the faster you'll get
Can't beat a deal like that!!! Signs turned out great as always. It's fun to see the different fonts and borders. That really changes the looks of each sign.
Thanks for showing me that "cloud" thing! I've been trying to work out how to do that but I'm not smart enough to come up with the technique and couldn't think of how to search for it. Thanks again! What do you use for finish?
Great Job Guys!! Y'all are always an inspiration to me. I have 20 pickets drying as we speak. I will start processing them tomorrow. Thank you for your help! For anyone thinking of starting a carved sign business....these guys are the ones to follow.
That's what we call scalloping. Here's a video ua-cam.com/video/9POw4oAQ7XQ/v-deo.html If I can answer any questions for you please let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you
Great stuff! Are those Cedar fence pickets? My stores only carry cedar and a redwood, no pine. I’m stocked up with a bunch of cedar pickets and have been going through videos that have cedar in the title and trying to see if all things inset mentioned using Sanding Sealer on Cedar with no luck. I’ve got a gallon of the sealer on hand. So I’m leaning towards Cedar not needing the Sanding Sealer, is that correct? If the pickets you guys did were pine, then I believe it would’ve been mentioned that you used the sealer.
Thanks Jeffery! That's correct. We don't use sealer on Cedar or Redwood. They don't bleed the way pine does. The only thing you have to do is make sure you don't overspray.
Sorry I am late to the party but have been working on the road a lot lately. Perfect video and information as always, especially for those just starting out and not sure just how much they can possibly make from carving signs. Perfect way to get your work out there for a minimal investment.
Thanks buddy! Selling is definitely a different skill than carving, but it's actually really simple. Check out our Niche video ua-cam.com/video/ukXu4a687_4/v-deo.html and it will give you some ideas. We also have a beginner online sales course that can give you a basic knowledge on how to sell online. ericrhoten.podia.com/basic-online-sales-course If you have any other questions, feel free to email me ryan@makeawoodsign.com
Great content as usual guys! You make it look so simple and I like how you explained the assembly line style process. I love that you put in the links to get to all the templates and bits you used.
Great video showing the whole process with explanations! Nice. I do have a question though that I've never thought to ask... Do you supply hangers or hooks or anything or just sell them like shown here and let the customer hang them however they choose? Thanks!
With today's prices on everything, you really are pricing these conservatively. These look great and are handmade, as opposed to most things you find with laser engraving, though that is also very cool. I will say, your handwork with the router is as precise as any automated machine, if not better!
Thank you Aaron! I really appreciate that! The pricing will be different anywhere you go. We wanted to give conservative pricing in this video so it doesn't look like we're trying to deceive anyone. I honestly think you can sell these for this price anywhere in the country
No offense taken, buddy. That's what's so great about woodworking! Everyone has a different style and different perspectives to offer. It really allows you to to be as creative as you want. Shoot us some pics of ones you've done, I'd love to see how they turn out!
All products used in this video -
Links to products we use:
We The People Template - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
Buck/Doe Template - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
Puppy/Kitty Template - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
1.5" Western Font - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
2" Western Font - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
2" Fatty Font - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
Profile Bit - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
90 Degree Bit - www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/in...
Dewalt Router - amzn.to/3LPuZLD
DeWalt Disc Sander - amzn.to/3rlmz5a
DeWalt Random Orbital Sander - amzn.to/3y0atlV
Our website for Sign Carving Supplies: www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/
Good music and video.
Thanks buddy!
Love the Colorado T shirt
Thank you ❤
My hero!! 😊
HAHA Thanks Shirley!
Yes, liking new Format
Thanks James! We're always trying new stuff.
Very helpful!
Thanks David👍
Thank you for teaching us.
Thank You!!!
You too are Awesome thanks for sharing
Thanks Danny! We love sharing tips to help everyone grow their business!
Great ideas!
Thanks Carmen!
I sell mine all the time I use red wood with some really red coloring the red color from the board give it a deep rich look
Great idea, Scott!
Great information!
Thanks Bill!
Thanks you good tips 👍🏻
Thanks Jason! Glad We could help!
Ryan, love the shirt and the videos
Thanks Tim!
Great info!
Thanks Michelle!
It always amazes people to find out how much profit there can be in a single Cedar fence picket. Great video as always!!
Thanks Frank!
Very nice. Step by step.
Thanks buddy!!
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Thanks Pete!
Thank you I needed that info J.S. Redding Ca.
Our pleasure, Jim!
Great videos! Newly subscribed. Newbie to sign making. Thanks for the time and effort that you invest in these great videos!
Our pleasure, buddy! We're here to help👍👍👍
Cedar fence pickets are $9.90 at our Home Depot here in southern Alberta Canada!!
Dang! That's pretty expensive. However, that means you can charge more for your signs. Even if you can't, it's still a pretty decent profit margin.
Nice info EZ E...🤘🤘🤘
Thanks Dan O!
SAVAGE!
HAHA Thanks buddy!!
Great video guys. Artisan's and Craftsman have a verry difficult time pricing out their labor. if you use an hourly labor price you will defiantly price yourself out of the market you have to look verry hard at what your marker is willing to pay and adjust accordingly. Sometimes it's a labor of love not a profit margin.
I agree 100% Brian!
Loving the new style of vids lately.
Very fresh. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks buddy! We're trying all kinds of new stuff HAHA
Using the profile bit first and staying away from the little ridge it leaves when using the 90D bit has stopped me from nicking my letters. Thanks for a perfect learning video!
Our pleasure, Mickey!
Great information!! Do you have any videos on finding customers?
We suggest finding a niche to go after. Here's a video we did a few moths ago with some suggestions,
ua-cam.com/video/ukXu4a687_4/v-deo.html
Hope this helps. Thank you for watching
A question from someone who hasn't started signs, but is interested in maybe taking it up: What was your approximate time, start to finish, for all three signs?
Well it depends on a lot of factors. This video was a while ago, but I'm estimating total was about 90 minutes total.
The more you do, the faster you'll get
Great info! Good job guys!
Thank you, Matt!
Eyyy!
well done guys - pretty hard to get cedar where I live without knots. A six ft board costs me approx. $9-10
Dang!
If that's the case, you should be able to charge more for your signs, though. Even if not, it's still a pretty decent profit margin.
Great video. Thanks for putting it together. Looking to start doing these again...
Thanks Chad! It's never too late to start back up again!
What a video! Been waiting for this type of video!
I'm stoked you found it helpful, buddy!
Can't beat a deal like that!!! Signs turned out great as always. It's fun to see the different fonts and borders. That really changes the looks of each sign.
Thanks Lori! It definitely does give each sign kind of a different flare
Thanks for showing me that "cloud" thing! I've been trying to work out how to do that but I'm not smart enough to come up with the technique and couldn't think of how to search for it. Thanks again!
What do you use for finish?
No problem, buddy!
For exterior I (Ryan) like the Helmsman spar urethane - amzn.to/3dRGmWZ
For interior we like the rustoleum clear - amzn.to/3CipwKc
@@oldave100 thanks!
I really love your new style video. This one is very concise and to the point. Lots of good info and very helpful. Thanks so much!
Thanks Gayle! We really appreciate it!
What is the model of sander you are using for the 40grit sanding in this video?
I actually just put a link in the description for all the tools we use. If you have any other question, feel free to email me ryan@makeawoodsign.com
Eric and Ryan I like this new format your doing on your videos, keepem coming
Thanks Stephen! We'll definitely keep em comin!
Great Job Guys!! Y'all are always an inspiration to me. I have 20 pickets drying as we speak. I will start processing them tomorrow. Thank you for your help! For anyone thinking of starting a carved sign business....these guys are the ones to follow.
Thank you, Roy. We really appreciate all the support.
How do you sell your product? If I wanted to try it?
We sell everything on our website makeawoodsign.com
Hi what bit did you use to do the edge on the last sign? Thank you, new subscriber.
That's what we call scalloping. Here's a video ua-cam.com/video/9POw4oAQ7XQ/v-deo.html
If I can answer any questions for you please let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you
Great stuff! Are those Cedar fence pickets? My stores only carry cedar and a redwood, no pine. I’m stocked up with a bunch of cedar pickets and have been going through videos that have cedar in the title and trying to see if all things inset mentioned using Sanding Sealer on Cedar with no luck. I’ve got a gallon of the sealer on hand. So I’m leaning towards Cedar not needing the Sanding Sealer, is that correct? If the pickets you guys did were pine, then I believe it would’ve been mentioned that you used the sealer.
Thanks Jeffery! That's correct. We don't use sealer on Cedar or Redwood. They don't bleed the way pine does. The only thing you have to do is make sure you don't overspray.
Eric how thick are your cedar broads. Here in Indiana the boards are really thin!
They're pretty thin, probably about 3/8".
@@oldave100 Yikes, your video says about 1/4" deep and yet your using 3/8" boards?
Loved the video. Really enjoy seeing the whole process you guys do and then seeing the incredible signs at end.
Thanks buddy! I'm glad you liked it!
Sorry I am late to the party but have been working on the road a lot lately. Perfect video and information as always, especially for those just starting out and not sure just how much they can possibly make from carving signs. Perfect way to get your work out there for a minimal investment.
Thanks buddy! I think it'll help a lot of people realize what a great business they can make!
Good lookin signs. I have a shop I use as a side hustle and as a hobby. I just have not had luck selling yet.
Thanks buddy! Selling is definitely a different skill than carving, but it's actually really simple. Check out our Niche video ua-cam.com/video/ukXu4a687_4/v-deo.html and it will give you some ideas. We also have a beginner online sales course that can give you a basic knowledge on how to sell online. ericrhoten.podia.com/basic-online-sales-course
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me ryan@makeawoodsign.com
Great video! Great concept and content for this video. This was one of the most helpful videos I have seen y'all do.
Right on, Robert! Thanks buddy, I'm stoked you're enjoying what we're doing!
Great content as usual guys! You make it look so simple and I like how you explained the assembly line style process. I love that you put in the links to get to all the templates and bits you used.
Thanks Donna! We'll be doing that on every video from now on
Great video showing the whole process with explanations! Nice.
I do have a question though that I've never thought to ask... Do you supply hangers or hooks or anything or just sell them like shown here and let the customer hang them however they choose?
Thanks!
Thanks Greg! When we sell a sign, we always include a little bag of 2 "S" hooks and 4 screw eyes. And we pre drill the top of the sign.
@@oldave100 Awesome. Lol, you'd think I would have asked a lot sooner but it just never occurred to me.
HAHA no worries, man!
With today's prices on everything, you really are pricing these conservatively. These look great and are handmade, as opposed to most things you find with laser engraving, though that is also very cool.
I will say, your handwork with the router is as precise as any automated machine, if not better!
Thank you Aaron! I really appreciate that! The pricing will be different anywhere you go. We wanted to give conservative pricing in this video so it doesn't look like we're trying to deceive anyone. I honestly think you can sell these for this price anywhere in the country
No offense, but they look unfinished with the spray paint. I would have left the raised lettering
No offense taken, buddy. That's what's so great about woodworking! Everyone has a different style and different perspectives to offer. It really allows you to to be as creative as you want. Shoot us some pics of ones you've done, I'd love to see how they turn out!