How to. Hand made sign using a router, simple technique.

[@jimmendoza4625]

I usually print mine out, and then i use carbon paper to trace the image or letters onto the wood. Then, trace with the palm router. Excellent video.

[@ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

Omg thank you so much for your comment...so funny but I've been cleaning out an old storage and found a box filled with all types of printer paper and ran into a big box of carbon paper in that box and ide totally forgotten what in the world it was used for...lol so glad I didn't throw it out. Feel sorta stupid, my minds just scattered with moving and things going on right now...but wood carving is a therapeutic thing I do to relieve anxiety and ptsd. That carbon paper is totally going to be helpful with my wood working now that you've reminded me. Thank you!

[@dalegrover7633]

I use a different technique by printing the image in reverse onto a sheet of paper, lay it onto my timber face down & rub the back with thinners, it transfers the ink onto your workpiece.

[@itswilliee]

Great tip thank you! 🫡🙏

[@KeithGlover-n4t]

Great idea, how do you do a reverse print?

[@scotthighsmith6028]

My only comment is to note that the image has to be printed on a LASER JET PRINTER. They use plastic powder that is heated & melted onto the paper.. the thinner melts the plastic & allows the transfer.. this will not work with an ink jet printer..

[@dalegrover7633]

@@KeithGlover-n4t change the copier settings to negative image, I go to the copier shop & pay 25c for them to do it, I usually get them to darken it a bit too.

[@KeithGlover-n4t]

@@scotthighsmith6028 thank you for sharing your experience.

[@gill2837]

I like your voice and commentary to teach... would love to see more! Thanks

[@christaylorwoodworking]

I must get on it! What would you like to see? Thanks Gill

[@gill2837]

@@christaylorwoodworking Maybe how to make shelves or more crafty things - I'm just a beginner woodworker - so interested in it all. Right now I'm trying to make french cleat shelves... learning as I go - biggest lesson I'm learning now is double check measurements, then triple check, then quadruple check lol

[@gill2837]

plus use gloves with the CA glue (she says as she remembers sticking a hammer to her hand last week lol)

[@paulhedman7387]

Does sanding the other piece of wood help?

[@rzu7120]

Very nice. I learned a lot just watching this video.

[@christaylorwoodworking]

I hope you have had lots of success with your routing!

[@ShedOfDreams]

Lovely video. Having made some signs and varnished them (3 or 4 coats) I have been dimayed to see rhem spoil a year or so down the line (fungus/mold) I now coat with wood preserver (2 coats) then varnish as usual. Front door sign as new 3 years down the road (wet UK weather).😊

[@PhilDapple]

It looks really slick on high speed.

[@richardstewart6900]

I've been looking at quite a few of this type of routing video over the last months and I think that's the first I've seen with a straight bit rather than some kind of pointed/angled bit, so that it gives vertical sides and a flat base to the cut. Looks good to me - I'll try it when I eventually get around to digging the router out & finding a suitable chunk of wood.

[@UkuleleRocksYouTube]

I enjoyed the video thanks. Nice gentle voice over and mix of background music. I would have liked to have seen the stain going on and maybe a camera shot of the stain chosen, if you don't mind me saying? But great job and one I'm definitely going to try now I've seen your vid. Thank you.

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Really appreciate your feed back. I am currently filming another sign that I am making, this one is an odd design so wanted to show the tools I was using to make it. I can make sure I include the stain I use and also the different router bits I use also? Would you be interested in seeing a video like that?

[@UkuleleRocksYouTube]

@@christaylorwoodworking Absolutely. Don't get me wrong I weren't being picky I ask not from being 'clever' but from genuine help for me!! I seem to start and finish at Danish oil! There's gotta be summat else out there! LOL! All the best!

[@hardtimes4521]

You are gifted. Thank you!

[@jeffreycasto4610]

What bit do you use

[@yourunclesam6780]

Wonderful project.So wonderful

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Thank you, it came out really nice

[@juliansdiamonds]

That's a beautiful piece !!!

[@michaelwisbey488]

Very useful technique. I am surprised nobody else has asked - what id the stencil made from? I have been looking at commercial letter stencils and jigs and they are very expensive and very restrictive. So a palm router and home made stencil looks preferable to me. Thanks for posting this.

[@timothytitus3406]

Isn't he just using printer paper with his choice of font?

[@timsharr5436]

Really helpful video !!!

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Thanks Tim!

[@nore8141]

Nice, really nice ❤❤

[@See_you_next_timee]

Great video

[@jameswood-r6e]

Nicely done.

[@gemmacakebread1521]

Brilliant 👏

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Thank you!

[@ralphnunley3039]

Very nice

[@SillyMonkeys]

looks good ,fair play

[@Indywar]

What router bit did you use? Also, what paint?. It looks thicker than the spray paint I normally see folks use in these videos..

[@moriel-bareli]

Hey, are there router blade that could handle cutting all the way through some thicker hardwoods? Or would I need a scroll saw/ban saw?

[@ruidadgmailcanada8508]

As a guide, the thickness of the router bit shaft relates to how much material you can remove without overburdening the bit and motor. 1/4” or 6mm shank removes up to 1/4” or 6mm of material at a pass. At my shop we have guys using these smaller trim-routers cutting through 1/2” plywood. 🤦 So you can do it, but the router is screaming “put me out of my misery “ the entire time. 😂 The router motor won’t last as long, bearings will need replacing and worst of all it’ll be a struggle and not enjoyable. Use a Jigsaw or scroll saw for going through the material while being able to cut curves. Hardwood is different to cut for any blade, use a sharp blade and let the blade do the cutting, don’t force it. Hope this helps.

[@moriel-bareli]

@@ruidadgmailcanada8508 thanks for all the info! Very helpful!

[@tinaalexander5082]

wht kind of route would you recommend

[@indyswains6220]

I tried the tape-over-paper technique and had a ton of trouble. The stencil was reasonably stiff, but the tape melted or was deformed by the bit. Since nothing was holding it to the wood, it often curled back from the original position on the first pass or got nudged by the opening of the router plate when making a second pass. Any thoughts on how I can avoid this?

[@chrisstarks8545]

What router bit are you using please.

[@kyrowhite5022]

What kind of bit did you use for the lettering

[@hamburgerklay7679]

A straight bit will work

[@kristiehasenaur8794]

V groove

[@mrcarpman]

Can I ask what sander you use please? Thanks Oz

[@raymondojones3830]

What router bit do you use?

[@IanKWatts]

excellent video. By the way - what bit did you use. Was it V shaped or just a Straight bit?

[@usernamemykel]

You didn't sand seal before painting?

[@Rwjudy48]

Was the tape you used packing tape?

[@poeticjustice905]

00:26 - He clearly said 2" Sellotape.

[@christaylorwoodworking]

It is just standard packaging tape, thanks Robert

[@steppahouse]

I've done a couple searches, but can't find that acrylic router base your're using. Only thing I've seen are the grey (metal) one and the black one. Got a link?

[@D4HDfilms]

What type of router is it as it’s pretty small?

[@christaylorwoodworking]

It’s just a 1/4” palm router. I will show it in a live that I am gonna do this week along with the boys I use and why

[@jasonvera2269]

What bit did you use?

[@davidmcgrath6507]

V groove bit

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

Very nice technique and sign! Thanks for posting. I would love to make something like that, but I would find it very difficult to follow the lines using this technique. Apart from anything else I am not able to see the bit clearly enough on either of my routers - a palm router and a plunge router - to be able to follow it around the template. Even then my lines would be all over the place. I suppose the only option would be to make or buy a plastic or plywood template?

[@dalegrover7633]

See my comment above, this may make it easier for you.

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

@@dalegrover7633 Hi Dale. your previous comment is an alternative way to get an image onto wood. My problem is not that; it is finding a simple way to keep the router within the line and not relying on being able to draw a straight line with a bit while not being able to see the bit.

[@dalegrover7633]

@@PapaJoeWalsh I cut a 1" slot into my plastic shield & also use a vacuum on the dust port, very clean & a lot easier to see my bit. To help keep control I rest my forearms on the bench, lean in towards my workpiece & hold onto the router very gently, the tighter the grip the harder it is to follow my pattern.

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

@@dalegrover7633 Hi Dale. Many thanks for your tips. I will definitely try this approach soon. I really don't want to start buying expensive templates, or making them which sounds a bit tricky in any case. Regards, Joe

[@woodandfood]

What brand of router do you use?

[@christaylorwoodworking]

This is a cheap Router, Ferrex is the make from Aldi in the Uk. You don't need to spend a heap of money to get set up.

[@3588only]

Short did you and neat. What router bit did you use. I'm going to try it.

[@davidmcgrath6507]

V groove bit

[@simpleminded5215]

I had the same question. Thank you for asking. Of course thanks for answering too!

[@johnryder6853]

Looks good What bit did you use?

[@christaylorwoodworking]

I used a V groove bit

[@johnryder6853]

I must give it a go 👍

[@DefGef772]

Good video may I ask what router bit you are using as I have to go over it a few times to chip out the inset.

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Hi generator77, I use a 45 degree V groove bit for carving signs, I test the depth on a scrap piece and then away I go… happy carving!

[@DefGef772]

@@christaylorwoodworking thanks Chris, what happens if it’s a bigger word is it best to use a higher degree bit, I wish I could show you my issue.

[@durangodave]

what bit did you use in your router?

[@Deecompoza]

I love it👌

[@anettebull4177]

Hey, thanks for the calm video, i miss to know which machine you use. i am looking around, what to buy for the letter writing and i cannot really decide. do i need a really expansive one or is a DIY model of Bosch okay...?i have experience with wood working but not the writing.. which drill do you use? sorry for bad english writing:) Germany Trier

[@RocketPipeTV]

Nice work! Did I miss it? What kind of bit did you use?

[@danielthomas8958]

What router bit are you using to make the cut?

[@davidmcgrath6507]

V groove bit

[@jstarr3676]

This is going to sound so stupid but I have the same palm router and lost my instructions and somehow it's the one thing not on the internet, how do you set the depth?

[@dashermike3207]

What computer program did you use to produce the extra large font letters please?

[@christaylorwoodworking]

This was printed as a Word document then routered out.

[@steviemacmuttley]

Tell me this - how does the dark stain not affect the paint on letters, I have used white Satin Wood paint on my sign but when i use Ronseal Yacht Varnish on the sign...the paint gets discloloured slightly.

[@ludolfminnaar8636]

I would like to know as well, awesome work absolutely loving it....

[@ThefrenchFranz]

Hi Stevie (and Ludolf). In fact it does affect the colour of the letters. Resins and varnishes include a component that protects the wood from sun rays, and inevitably darkens the surface, therefore lessening the contrast between the paint and the wood.

[@तोॆोीदपगुपेगुपू]

loved it

[@ruskiryan2398]

CARBON PAPER ?

[@elmoblatch9787]

I always wonder why so many other sign guys prefer the whole carbon thing when you can just blast through the paper and skip that step.

[@stefanth8596]

Probably because of flapping paper if you just taping it down. Why not glueing the stencil since you will sand the finished anyway?

[@camarazu]

I noticed that there is a letter missing?

[@biomed2560]

The routing itself is not as straightforward as it looks. As the direction of the router changes with the shape of the letters, the router wants to lurch forwards when the grain is in a certain direction or travel normally in another direction. I see also that you are using a cylindrical router bit to generate a flat bottomed engraving, not a Vee although I did not notice this being mentioned. The router bit you use must be no greater than the thinnest part of any letter, including any comma or apostrophe. I didn't see this mentioned either. Often engraved signs like this are filled with (I presume) some sort of wax which makes them durable as rainwater does not collect in the channels. We need to know how to do this!

[@georgeh4142]

Nicely done, but it looks like you spelled "Grandad's" incorrectly. You may need to make plaque/video 2.0 LOL

[@jimbear9728]

Depends where you are from as to how you’d say grandad /granda

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Northeast it’s correct .

[@lewisbates3468]

I use carbon paper to place design onto workpiece

[@eyecatcher1509]

Does that router have a heal pivot because when i try to move positions, or switch on and off it kicks.

[@sonyasonya9047]

I'm not a woodworker at all, but my husband is, and he was watching your video. Sorry, but it's driving me crazy - did you mean to spell the bottom word GRANDA'S (without a "P" for grandPa or a "D" for grandaD)?

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Hahaha excellent! I live in Scotland and it’s a thing to called your grandad, Granda… I know, I triple checked too! 😅

[@sonyasonya9047]

@@christaylorwoodworking Cool, I've never heard that (I'm in Canada). And in that case, I love your sweet sign!

[@30guarino]

I was thinking the same ‘did he misspell it’ or maybe that was the other woman’s name lol

[@rajpalfile4676]

Its just grease proof kitchen cooking paper.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Granda's. Is that an American word?

[@ErnieHarrelson-cv3rn]

Looks like you forgot to put the P in grandpas

[@davefarmery8180]

I should treat yourself to some anti slip matting

[@duczman76]

your router sounds a little bit like a dentist drill

[@stlhd4lyfe1]

Was it supposed to say “grandpas” or “grandad’s” it says Grandas.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Looks good. However, in my world a router is not "hand making".

[@keiththompson2289]

Useless without all the missing information such as where to get the stencils and what router bits you used, etc, etc,

[@grahamsymes8762]

As other people have said, that's a great outcome. But does anyone else think the same as me? A hand-made sign ... using a router???

[@gerryheynes5082]

I think that’s as opposed to a cnc produced one. I doubt anyone actually does it by hand ... they’d at least use a chisel (router - just another kind of tool) 😂. In my (albeit limited) experience, using a router takes just as much practise to get a good finish and crisp edges. The outcome was great anyway, as I’m sure you agree. All the best, Gerry

[@gerryheynes5082]

P.S. I was wondering about ‘Granda’ as opposed to ‘Grandpa’ ... was that a typo or the preferred title?

[@nickhead9512]

you forgot the d in grandads

[@kmik4466]

Hand carver myself. Just say no to CNC’s!!

[@paulh2374]

At the beginning you mentioned you were sanding the piece using an orbital router. What you clearly should have said was that you were using an orbital sander!

[@johncampbell9120]

WHAT IS A GRANDAS?....why is there an apostrophe where there should be a d?😊

[@shantelfullerton9865]

Great to see it. I did it too. The plans from Woodglut helped me a lot :)

[@starkaran8390]

I think you can do it yourself, just watch and learn from Stodoys.

[@christaylorwoodworking]

Its a simple technique that works, let me know your experience!

[@matthewlavergne5610]

Awesome plans dude! I love it Star !

[@DavidBoston-rx2yi]

Great video