Eric, I do custom portraits for my customers with the router and I use the exact same method however I just use regular printer paper and a very helpful tip that I would like to offer up is to use a heat gun over the paper as you are removing the template, it will make it peel off super easily and prevent having to sand before spraying with ink. With the portraits I do some are extremely detailed which requires me to have much shallower cuts than a standard sign would have and any additional sanding could cause me to lose those details in the shallow cuts, I learned that the hard way by accidentally sanding away some shallow cuts and ruined several hours of work! Thanks for all that you guys do! Keep up the awesome work!
MrZeroloc1 Thank you for the tip about the heat gun. I'll give that a try. Sounds like you do beautiful work. Would love to see it. Anyway thank you for watching & for the kind words.
MrZeroloc1 I second the heat gun. Especially with the thicker paper. It will remove much easier than regular paper, and be less likely to tear as it is being removed. This will make sure, like you said, that the fine details of the design are not sanded away.
Thank You for the short daily videos. I really enjoy you long ones, but cannot watch 20 minutes each day. Not to mention that it would be much more work for you! 2 minutes a day is perfect, and most everyone has time for that. Thanks again!
Another awesome video guys!! I will be using this trick. Thanks for always finding ways to make "my work" look better and better!! The "Coffee and Question" segments are great.
Eric with those ice cold router skills!! Easy like Sunday mornin' lol. Great video guys, as always, the rubberized mat is a lifesaver, for so much more than just carving. I just bought 5 rolls of it at Dollar Tree. Thanks for the great content!
I use this method for my scroll saw covered in clear tape. I now am going to use those patterns with the router, I love your video's, very clear and detailed. Thank you.
Thanks again for all your instructions and help. I would like to suggest evening or weekend videos for people like me who still have regular jobs that take up our days. Stumbling block for those who work nights though....
great video's just a tip (works great) i use it to remove my scrollsaw patterns use mineral spirits to remove pattern paper, just put spirits on a rag and wipe it on the paper just enough to dampen paper, let set about 20 seconds or so and peel off paper.
Great stuff guys. I learn something every time I watch you work. How about going ahead and finishing your detail carve from Jul 10, just so we can see your finished product. I also appreciate your coffee and questions. Just saying thanks and keep it up.
Paul Lathum Hi Paul, thank you for the nice comments. Yea we've got some feedback form a few people on finishing those up. That is planned for this next weeks friday video. Don't really want to run the router on the front porch. Besides I really don't care for sawdust in my coffee, lol. We're getting great feedback from the C & Q segments. Glad you like 'um. I've got some good ones coming up starting tomorrow.
Thank you Tony, I appreciate you watching and the nice comments. I'm sorry I don't have a source in the UK. However all the bits we use are available on our website ans we ship to the UK all the time. makeawoodsign.com under sign carving supplies. If you have any other questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com
iv made my own dave im just doing a cancer research plaque il send it to you when iv finished needed a finer bit for really small work so i got the old grinder out and made one its perfect for right fine detail when iv finished it il send u a picture
i transfer my pictures on wood with liquitex and print the designs on label paper. Peel of the labels and use that shiny side to print on with a laserprinter. No need to use water to peel off the paper, it comes off just like that, no messy business
Eric, I started a photo paper printed sign today. I will finish it tomorrow or Sunday. I used the same spray-on glue you did. I used a light coat on the board and on the back of the photo paper. To help with alignment, before I glued the photo down, I found and lightly scribed a center line on the board. Then I found the center line of the paper and made a small mark on each end. Then I tested it to make sure it would align correctly and sprayed the glue. I let it dry for about 5 minutes and then went to carving. The paper was firmly attached and never moved. I made my first pass lightly and then removed the paper. Next I cleaned and sanded the board face, and then made deeper cuts all the way around. I took time to mask off the lettering. Then I lightly painted from all sides for complete coverage. When the paint dried I removed the tape and did my rough sanding. I'll get the board finished tomorrow or Sunday. I'm liking this method a lot!! Thanks again!
Great idea. This method of gluing you have is common with scrolling which I do more of. The use of a heat gun as one said works faster and neater then peeling it off. You can get a $8 heat gun from Harbor freight which works fine.
I think I'm going to have to get back into doing this one thing I noticed at the show was people thought my signs were a little expensive even though I'm Price Less Than anybody else I know my wife suggested maybe I should get into carving smaller signs on cedar fence post and selling them for 10-15 maybe $20
It seems like you set bit depth for predicted maximum depth of cut you'll want and then you're lifting one edge of the router to finish off lines or to limit bit depth on finer/thinner lines. Is that correct?
I use several types of wood. I like Redwood, Western Red Cedar, Northern White Cedar, and Pine. All of them work well for making freehand carved signs. Hope this helps, Eric
Yes you probably can but always choose the profile or the 60 over the SC 50 if you can. They cut MUCH better. I Only use the SC50 or the carving liner if I'm forced into it because the detail is too small.
(Try This) I adhere Blue painters tape on to the (board), spray on adhesive to both the pattern(Backside) and Painters tape, then attach the pattern to the board surface. This should help with clean up time(Peel off tape) once project is complete.... Just a thought, it helps with my scroll Saw pattern(s) lay out.....
This video was a while back. I think they have gotten progressively better and we'll keep improving as we go along. Thanks for the input and for watching, Eric
I’ve another BETTER idea for preventing your paper from tearing and clogging up. It’s simple too - just laminate your paper first and stick THAT to your wood. It’s nice and slippy too.
Just to let you know I have now made my very first every Sign from a bread board. I could have routed the corners etc but I’ll try that next time. I’ve save the sign in my Dropbox so you can have a look and give me your opinion. www.dropbox.com/s/kcgx9m8aiha22ta/Photo%2006-11-2017%2C%2016%2017%2026.jpg?dl=0
Eric,
I do custom portraits for my customers with the router and I use the exact same method however I just use regular printer paper and a very helpful tip that I would like to offer up is to use a heat gun over the paper as you are removing the template, it will make it peel off super easily and prevent having to sand before spraying with ink.
With the portraits I do some are extremely detailed which requires me to have much shallower cuts than a standard sign would have and any additional sanding could cause me to lose those details in the shallow cuts, I learned that the hard way by accidentally sanding away some shallow cuts and ruined several hours of work!
Thanks for all that you guys do! Keep up the awesome work!
MrZeroloc1 Thank you for the tip about the heat gun. I'll give that a try. Sounds like you do beautiful work. Would love to see it. Anyway thank you for watching & for the kind words.
MrZeroloc1 I second the heat gun. Especially with the thicker paper. It will remove much easier than regular paper, and be less likely to tear as it is being removed. This will make sure, like you said, that the fine details of the design are not sanded away.
Thank you Tim. I will give it a try next time for sure. Thanks for watching.
Sean, yes as long as it has a 1/4" collect it will take our router bits. Thank you for the question and for watching.
Thank You for the short daily videos. I really enjoy you long ones, but cannot watch 20 minutes each day. Not to mention that it would be much more work for you!
2 minutes a day is perfect, and most everyone has time for that. Thanks again!
drstampfli Thank you we're glad you're enjoying them. We'll stay at it as long as we can.
Another awesome video guys!! I will be using this trick. Thanks for always finding ways to make "my work" look better and better!!
The "Coffee and Question" segments are great.
Frank Jenkins Thank you Frank. Glad to help.
Great video and info as always guys. I am loving the coffee and questions also. Keep them coming.
Richard Fisher Thanks for watching. Will be post a C & Q in a little while.
Eric with those ice cold router skills!! Easy like Sunday mornin' lol. Great video guys, as always, the rubberized mat is a lifesaver, for so much more than just carving. I just bought 5 rolls of it at Dollar Tree. Thanks for the great content!
I use this method for my scroll saw covered in clear tape. I now am going to use those patterns with the router, I love your video's, very clear and detailed. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching and the nice comments, glad you like what we do.
Thanks again for all your instructions and help. I would like to suggest evening or weekend videos for people like me who still have regular jobs that take up our days. Stumbling block for those who work nights though....
Gary Zellner That's kinda what I was thinking to Gary. I'll just try to make it as convenient as I can for as many as I can. Thank you for the input.
Very very cool technique! You Rock my Friend!! Thank You for sharing!
Thanks Roy!
very nice video Eric!!keep going on with C & Q!! Thank u!!
Maria Th Thank you Maria. Glad you like our videos. We appreciate you watching. I'll keep going till as long as I can.
great video's
just a tip (works great) i use it to remove my scrollsaw patterns
use mineral spirits to remove pattern paper, just put spirits on a rag and wipe it on the paper just enough to dampen paper, let set about 20 seconds or so and peel off paper.
+rusty nails I use regular printer paper also
+rusty nails Thank you. I'll give that a try
Great stuff guys. I learn something every time I watch you work. How about going ahead and finishing your detail carve from Jul 10, just so we can see your finished product.
I also appreciate your coffee and questions.
Just saying thanks and keep it up.
Paul Lathum Hi Paul, thank you for the nice comments. Yea we've got some feedback form a few people on finishing those up. That is planned for this next weeks friday video. Don't really want to run the router on the front porch. Besides I really don't care for sawdust in my coffee, lol. We're getting great feedback from the C & Q segments. Glad you like 'um. I've got some good ones coming up starting tomorrow.
Who would of thunk about using photo paper, great tip & as always nice work
fdc313 Thank you
Fantastic Tutorials ! Great Work, Thank you ! Greetings from Germany !
Thank You, I appreciate the compliments. Please email me if I can answer any questions for you eric@makeawoodsign.com
Good job guys. I am learning allot from you all. Keep up the good work.
+Fred Garcia You're welcome Fred. Thank you for watching, Eric
Tremendous video! I learned so much. Thanks again. Larry D.
Happy to help Larry, Thank you for watching.
This process is awesome. For me being a beginner! Love this tutorial great job
Thanks for sharing
Thank you Miss Sheila, happy this was helpful. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
You're very welcome Sheila, Thank you for watching. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you, happy to help. eric@makeawoodsign.com
Thank you, Eric
Thank you Dennis!!!
beautiful work, i love that y,all teach us ty so much guys.
Dad Ojeda Thank you!!!
thank u guys
+ricardo delgado You're very welcome. Thank you for watching.
thats amazing can you tell me where i can get them bits you are using over here in the uk
Thank you Tony, I appreciate you watching and the nice comments. I'm sorry I don't have a source in the UK. However all the bits we use are available on our website ans we ship to the UK all the time. makeawoodsign.com under sign carving supplies. If you have any other questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com
iv made my own dave im just doing a cancer research plaque il send it to you when iv finished needed a finer bit for really small work so i got the old grinder out and made one its perfect for right fine detail when iv finished it il send u a picture
That's terrific, good thinking. That's what we used to do in the old days. Would love to see a picture when you get it done. eric@makeawoodsign.com
takes a lot of time and patience iv found out so far carving little items you cannot rush it or you will make mistakes as i have found out
I agree 100%, take your time.....
Eric very nice.
Lou Flores Thanks Lou.
i transfer my pictures on wood with liquitex and print the designs on label paper. Peel of the labels and use that shiny side to print on with a laserprinter. No need to use water to peel off the paper, it comes off just like that, no messy business
Thank you!!!
Eric, I started a photo paper printed sign today. I will finish it tomorrow or Sunday.
I used the same spray-on glue you did. I used a light coat on the board and on the back of the photo paper.
To help with alignment, before I glued the photo down, I found and lightly scribed a center line on the board. Then I found the center line of the paper and made a small mark on each end. Then I tested it to make sure it would align correctly and sprayed the glue. I let it dry for about 5 minutes and then went to carving.
The paper was firmly attached and never moved. I made my first pass lightly and then removed the paper. Next I cleaned and sanded the board face, and then made deeper cuts all the way around.
I took time to mask off the lettering. Then I lightly painted from all sides for complete coverage. When the paint dried I removed the tape and did my rough sanding. I'll get the board finished tomorrow or Sunday.
I'm liking this method a lot!! Thanks again!
Frank Jenkins Glad to help Frank. Sounds like you've got a good process. Thanks for watching.
suggestion: cover paper design with packing tape. will lubricate bit and allow base to slide and paper will not tear.
Thank you, I've been doing that for a while now. This video was posted back in 2015, Thank you for watching, Eric
Great idea. This method of gluing you have is common with scrolling which I do more of. The use of a heat gun as one said works faster and neater then peeling it off. You can get a $8 heat gun from Harbor freight which works fine.
vtxrider1800r Yea I'm gonna try the heat gun next time. Thank you for the tip.
were do you find that sand belt cleaner at? been looking
+drh we got ours at harbor freight.
I think I'm going to have to get back into doing this one thing I noticed at the show was people thought my signs were a little expensive even though I'm Price Less Than anybody else I know my wife suggested maybe I should get into carving smaller signs on cedar fence post and selling them for 10-15 maybe $20
Sounds like a good idea Charlie...
It seems like you set bit depth for predicted maximum depth of cut you'll want and then you're lifting one edge of the router to finish off lines or to limit bit depth on finer/thinner lines. Is that correct?
That's exactly right.
You guys rock!!!!
billy long Thank you Billy.
Will your router bits work on a Bosch 1609?
Can one use this method for letters and numbers? It would make my project much easier and I would not have to go the carbon paper method.
Yes you can use this for carving letters
i notice you always seem to use western red cedar. Does this species yield better results for carving compared to others?
I use several types of wood. I like Redwood, Western Red Cedar, Northern White Cedar, and Pine. All of them work well for making freehand carved signs. Hope this helps, Eric
Donde comprar ese tipo de gafas?
vea los enlaces en la descripción en el video # 241. Todas las herramientas y suministros que he enumerado allí. Gracias por ver.
Eric could i use the SC50 for this type of carve
Yes you probably can but always choose the profile or the 60 over the SC 50 if you can. They cut MUCH better. I Only use the SC50 or the carving liner if I'm forced into it because the detail is too small.
Boa tarde amigo.. onde eu encontro essa freza para fazer esse tipo de dezenhos
I but my freezer paper on Amazon.com
(Try This) I adhere Blue painters tape on to the (board), spray on adhesive to both the pattern(Backside) and Painters tape, then attach the pattern to the board surface. This should help with clean up time(Peel off tape) once project is complete.... Just a thought, it helps with my scroll Saw pattern(s) lay out.....
+Tim Rogers Thank you Tim. I'll give that a try.
Dave Rhoten Did you try the blue painters tape? If so ,how did it work?
Y'all could benefit From an overhead camera position. Nice work.
This video was a while back. I think they have gotten progressively better and we'll keep improving as we go along. Thanks for the input and for watching, Eric
WELL I GUESS YOU WANT ME TO PLUG IT IN TOO! LOL
Works better that way....
I’ve another BETTER idea for preventing your paper from tearing and clogging up. It’s simple too - just laminate your paper first and stick THAT to your wood. It’s nice and slippy too.
Haven't tried that. I mostly use a transfer method now. See the video we did LTS 9/30/17. Thanks again for watching and the feedback
Just to let you know I have now made my very first every
Sign from a bread board. I could have routed the corners etc but I’ll try that next time. I’ve save the sign in my Dropbox so you can have a look and give me your opinion. www.dropbox.com/s/kcgx9m8aiha22ta/Photo%2006-11-2017%2C%2016%2017%2026.jpg?dl=0
BTW I used ‘blackboard spray paint’ on my sign and I’ve made a video of how I made it. I’ll post the video soon on my channel.
good job
Could this be used for Carving Letters too? Say with some unique font?
Alex Ouellet Absolutely you could use this same method fro carving special fonts. Thank you for watching.
Each time you slap that router base on I expect you to drive that 60 degree V-groove through the palm of your hand...shudder...
LOL... I've done that a few times. Note: The profile bit sinks deeper than the 60 in flesh.
Mineral spirits will clean that paper right off.
Good to know, Thank You...
Don't think that I'd want that glue on my bits.
Not my preferred method anymore either. However the bits are easy to clean.
Depth isn't the most important thing and don't try to copy the image perfectly. Dave it's time for another raise!
LOL... Thank you Terri...