I bought these same numbers at Lowe’s last week to make a new number sign for an elderly neighbor. At least on the four I bought, the threads on the posts were deformed along with the internal threads on the numbers. Actually had one of the posts snap off while twisting it into the number with my fingers! I emailed Hillman Hardware about it, and they informed me that I must have purchased an older set, and that they had redesigned the posts. I don’t know how you tell the difference, but they are supposedly sending me replacements. I used the number drilling patterns on the packages to center the four digits up by placing them side to side against each other, measuring the total width of the numbers, then marking the centerline at the proper place on the proper number. In my case, 1923, the centerline is actually on the 2, not between 9 and 2 as it would seem! Then I marked a centerline on the board and lined up accordingly. Another warning: the template hole locators did not match the actual location of the pins! I found this out AFTER marking them with an awl! And if the holes are off by just little bit, the pins are going to break off when applied to the board! If I used these things again, I’d trace the numbers onto wax paper, then flip the number and waxed paper over and mark the hole centers on the clear sheet. Lastly, lay the cardboard pattern under the w. p. and mark around the edges of the cardboard and cut it out. Then use the pattern you made to mark the centers on the board. The finished product looks great! You just have to “think outside the, uh, board” on the number application!
While you did a good job and it looks good and all, for my area in Vegas, the mountains cause it to get dark early in the afternoon (around 4pm), and I've seen UPS and Amazon out trying to make out house addresses in the dark. I bought a lighted sign online and get plenty of compliments from the neighbors. I got the colored LED version so it randomly changes colors for Christmas, but I can also make it just black and white, (although everyone likes seeing it in blue.)
There’s a template included with those house numbers , I’ve used those same ones a few times in the past it’s much easier doing it that way instead of trying to line them up the way you did, I know that because my first time with them I did the same thing that you did, a helpful tip for next time
Random this video reminded me. but I got an acacia wood table and need to seal it. It says that no heat, water, etc. and since it's a dining table i want to protect it. Do you have any tips for that? I'm wondering if this would work! @
This wood finish would work well on your wood project most likely. Just make sure your wood is dried out and acclimated to the inside temp of your dwelling. Thanks for watching Dana.
Sure, they come with templates, but eyeballing spacing between the numbers will give you a more balanced look in many situations, especially if your house number includes a one. If you’re terrible at eyeballing use the templates.
I bought these same numbers at Lowe’s last week to make a new number sign for an elderly neighbor. At least on the four I bought, the threads on the posts were deformed along with the internal threads on the numbers. Actually had one of the posts snap off while twisting it into the number with my fingers! I emailed Hillman Hardware about it, and they informed me that I must have purchased an older set, and that they had redesigned the posts. I don’t know how you tell the difference, but they are supposedly sending me replacements. I used the number drilling patterns on the packages to center the four digits up by placing them side to side against each other, measuring the total width of the numbers, then marking the centerline at the proper place on the proper number. In my case, 1923, the centerline is actually on the 2, not between 9 and 2 as it would seem! Then I marked a centerline on the board and lined up accordingly. Another warning: the template hole locators did not match the actual location of the pins! I found this out AFTER marking them with an awl! And if the holes are off by just little bit, the pins are going to break off when applied to the board! If I used these things again, I’d trace the numbers onto wax paper, then flip the number and waxed paper over and mark the hole centers on the clear sheet. Lastly, lay the cardboard pattern under the w. p. and mark around the edges of the cardboard and cut it out. Then use the pattern you made to mark the centers on the board. The finished product looks great! You just have to “think outside the, uh, board” on the number application!
Literally happened to me today I bought 5 different numbers and all of them have 1 thread that won’t let me score in the anchors smh
@@The_k1d206 Yea. Definitely a poorly designed product, or possibly just no quality control! Too many issues for what would seem a simple project!
What is the size of the drill?
Good advice with the wood clamps!
I love that walnut ❤
I love the look of that wood
Great to hear Steven. Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you for making this vid.
That design looks more like what you would want on the outside of an office.
4:23 instead just put the on cardboard, push down to create dents, then put cardboard on wood and drill through dents.
I like your choice for those numbers! Very sleek and modern 👌🏻
You can "inevitably" make the holes slightly bigger
Yep. Probably would have made the process a little easier but I made the holes based on the Numbers instructions. Thanks for watching Lauren.
Came to the comments to look for this and inevitably found it ; )
All about leveling 👏🏼
While you did a good job and it looks good and all, for my area in Vegas, the mountains cause it to get dark early in the afternoon (around 4pm), and I've seen UPS and Amazon out trying to make out house addresses in the dark. I bought a lighted sign online and get plenty of compliments from the neighbors. I got the colored LED version so it randomly changes colors for Christmas, but I can also make it just black and white, (although everyone likes seeing it in blue.)
If you were to sell these, how much would you sell them for? Was thinking about doing this
Looks Clean.
Inevitably
There’s a template included with those house numbers , I’ve used those same ones a few times in the past it’s much easier doing it that way instead of trying to line them up the way you did, I know that because my first time with them I did the same thing that you did, a helpful tip for next time
What was the thickness of the piece of wood?
How do you remove them to sand and reapply a stain?
take a shot every time he says "inevitably"
Utilise
LOVE IT!
Great to hear. Thanks for watching Clay.
Most of those numbers packaging has a template for drilling holes.
Tommy Alan Raines That’s right. You can line up the templates for perfect spacing, then tape them down and drill your holes using the marks.
Was looking for this comment👍
He just wanted to make it more difficult to create more TH-cam content for us!! Duh!! Lol 😆
@@XtremeGuy-FL hahahaha
The templates don’t always line up with the actual holes on the numbers with this brand. Always use the actual numbers
I LOVE THIS. awesome breakdown and instruction
Random this video reminded me. but I got an acacia wood table and need to seal it. It says that no heat, water, etc. and since it's a dining table i want to protect it. Do you have any tips for that? I'm wondering if this would work! @
@BYOT
This wood finish would work well on your wood project most likely. Just make sure your wood is dried out and acclimated to the inside temp of your dwelling. Thanks for watching Dana.
i have like 20 damn black walnut trees in my yard i want cut down, take them all! lol. good job!
if you're close to Pennsylvania i will!
Faster if you ran that board through a planer, then a drum sander, then sand by hand.
Great vids! Would be so amazing if you could build a modern shed.
Awesome...what paint color is that on your front door?
A planer would’ve saved so much time...
In the next video can make a house address with led lights and plexiglass
Next time just tap on the top of the munger so lightly to indent the wood for marking perfectly the point for drilling the holes
Great tip GB and yes that would have been a great way to make life a little easier haha. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.
Sure, they come with templates, but eyeballing spacing between the numbers will give you a more balanced look in many situations, especially if your house number includes a one. If you’re terrible at eyeballing use the templates.
Agreed. One want it to look uneven or janky haha! Thanks for watching.
Gotta say I love your vids, keep it up!
The numbers dont bring the template on the box? I believe the zero was upside down 😅
Luckily for me the only one that is upside down is the zero..........or is it?.......haha! Thanks for watching.
@@BYOTools it looks amazing though!!! I meant to add that to my comment, your video was the best one so far 👌🏻
"...is prior to number 1 after you're done sanding..."
Wha..?
Why not use the templates it came with? 😏
Read the instructions that came with the numbers.
Wheres the fun in that......haha! I did, but there could be some user error in there as well haha. Thanks for watching Alex.
Is that cookie monsters house?
You do not a drill press to make perfectly vertical holes. Get a pocket sized jig for this., Btw.. these steps are WAY over complicated
Welp told us your home number
How else am I supposed to do this video?! Haha! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.
Can I just pay you to make one for me, please?
Ooo come on KG. You can do it! Let me know if you have any question. Thanks for watching.
Bad audio dude, check for clipping before you start to record.
Who painted the house around the old numbers thats shit!
And thats alot of numbera
Inevitably.
Haha. Thanks for watching.