How To Make A Sign...From Scratch!

In this episode, I show you how I make my wooden signs, and give you some tips on being a little more creative with the old things you have lying around!
For those asking, I used an oil-based gloss enamel paint, with a little bit of thinners.
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Filmed & edited by Dan Cross: / djcross87

[@endoxr4]

My old dog used to nick the wood and chew it when I was working with it in the garage sadly he passed a few years back but I do still have a hammer he chewed the end of the hammer shaft on I call it my Timmy hammer after him he knew it was my favourite hammer.

[@stripfix1979]

Definitely want to see more vids like this Dom 👍👍👍

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks, Good to know

[@dallasstacey429]

Hi dom, I usually see you on the repair shop, great to see you on here, good man dom 👍

[@michaelbatty3906]

Most enjoyable, made signs myself cutting letters out of off cuts old vinyl then gluing them onto the sign before painting

[@dadhacks3084]

Def like this. Would like to see more of these type signs. Really cool

[@nickcurrall294]

Nice job Dom love the videos bit of a tip for you if you don’t have any heating in your work shop or you don’t want to leave heaters on all night then a rubber hot water bottle nice and full will keep a small project nice and warm all night! Keep the videos coming Mr D.

[@nickh2519]

I know that corrugated shack you pictured at the start of the episode very well. Your pastiche was a real transformation of that building, and the BSA fitted right in, it's a great looking bike. Thanks for sharing, all the best

[@dlwaterloo2221]

Great video. I love these, please keep them coming. I have to say that discovering the Repair Shop helped keep me sane during our lockdown’s here in Canada. In particular I really enjoy your projects. I’m currently recovering from a non Covid medical issue and I found your channel that I’m now binging. You’ve given me a few ideas for projects when I’m mobile again. Thanks Dom.

[@stevetowers8282]

Yes...more of this! Self taught pinstriper, and love a bit of sign writing , lots I’d like to learn and improve upon.

[@DominicChineas]

Will do! thanks

[@circledhomestead4358]

I’m going to make some signs to hang around in my shop! Getting ideas right now! Great work!

[@deanjozef]

Wendy is a legend, always good to see her :)

[@DominicChineas]

Wendy is trouble...

[@garylightning8740]

Fantastic, more please . Thank you. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

[@DominicChineas]

I’ve just put a new sign making video up incase you haven’t seen it?!

[@keithbrown339]

Really good Sign . So much character.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, glad you like it

[@seanives2345]

Wow so I left a comment about doing simple skills something we can learn and do at home and this is it ! Really cant wait to see more ! You really should have your own TV program!

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks, I can definitely do more simple things that people can try at home.. great idea.

[@tomthumb3085]

I’m more used to seeing you on the Telly. I watch every episode of “The Repair Shop”. Good to know you’ve got a KZbin Chanel.

[@loridavis71]

Really enjoyed the video, Dom! More, please! It was also great to see Wendy messing about and your Vespa waiting in the wings!

[@marnas9]

Loving the videos, I'm never going to be able to used the advice, but great to watch a true professional in his field. Thankyou.

[@mark_fox_music]

Dom thank you for these how to videos. You explain things really well and even though my skills are still very rough, being able to see you working and how you think things through definitely helps me either pick up some new techniques or stop myself using bad ones. This channel is great. Vlog 7 is a good example of turning a stressful day around into something positive too.

[@SonyaTiggy]

Thanks for all your helpful tips. great stuff!

[@fuller.tea24]

I'm impressed you didn't just rub all the charcoal away with your hand. Would love to see more like this.

[@andrewwinter3722]

busy boy with all the projects on including the television , i would get a appretice ... great videos

[@davidasmithreverseglassgil9868]

Love it Dom!!! Great piece and cool looking sign from start to finish.

[@TomCosg]

Another fantastic video!

[@bruceabe3139]

I can't get enough of your videos...I'm chewing through them! Love them!

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!!

[@spitspotmichael]

Brilliant craftsmanship Dom, very interesting too 👍👌

[@parish2091]

You are an artist Dom. Is there no limits to your skills ?

[@martinpook5707]

Almost anything that someone does is interesting - hence the Repair Shop - and you can learn from it, or you might just be entertained for a while. Either way it's worth seeing.

[@jonno7910]

You’ve done it again Dom, cracking Vlog. Keep up the great work 👍

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@stevedane787]

Excellent sign - the use of old wood really made it and the oil totally finished it off. Its good to see you are using a separate cameraman, there are other channels where the presenter is dong their own camera work and it shows in the reduced quality of the finished video. Knew of you through your work on the Repair Shop, so subscribing was a no brainer. Don't care what the project is, I'm guaranteed to watch.

[@7749Sarah]

Love that it’s something a bit different today, I’m really enjoying all the videos!

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you for the message, I am glad your enjoying it!

[@sktaylor99]

I only discovered your channel today. What a joy. What a workshop. What a talent. 👍

[@niklaskjellgren5281]

True inspiration to start trying to paint a sign👍

[@stevemoseley6944]

Great videos Dom. So impressed with your wide range of skills so enjoyable to watch.

[@jaxsjpg3225]

I’ve been watching ‘makers’ on KZbin for a few years and I’m always excited to see new content of such high quality!

[@peteredge3577]

Absolutely more of this! Great to pick up techniques as well as recalling old ones from deep in the unused memory banks 😅

[@ssskids123]

Fantastic build. Thank you for sharing!

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Fantastic skill Dom. I really enjoy repurposing materials too.👍🏻

[@whu58]

Love watching artisans like you create a bespoke wooden sign - please keep posting, you are giving us confidence to have-a-go at home - bless you Dominic

[@newtronix]

I used to work at God's Own Junkyard in Walthamstow. This brings back memories!

[@DominicChineas]

Love that place, what a cool place to work

[@newtownnaughtyboy8742]

We love you Dom...

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Love seeing the sign writing that really is a skill!

[@jeffb.2257]

Wow, spectacular. Not painting the deep crack is something I never thought of. So fun and I learned some new things too. Thanks Dom!

[@deanwellerassociates]

Excellent use of materials. Lovely job

[@grahamwarren6578]

Really enjoyed this. It's lovely to see the Wood being reused. We've got a couple of shelves at home where the Wood came from a School and is about 100 years old. A lot of modern stuff is cheap quality rubbish. Personally I like the variety in the videos. It's really interesting to see all the different things that you do.

[@DominicChineas]

I couldnt let this bit go to waste! your shelves sound lovely, thank you

[@grahamwarren6578]

Many Thanks. You have a real affinity with the materials you use and also the History that goes with objects from the past.

[@Spinningininfinity]

They made a good choice for their sign writer. I'd be into that shoo in a heartbeat.

[@janeginever7480]

Another brilliant video. So interesting to see another one of the many strings you have in your bow.

[@TheXeroid]

I love watching anyone that is good at something and you are very talented Dom! Fantastic video!

[@AaronWahab]

Another great video Dom! I'd definitely love to see more stuff like this as well as your restorations, the variety is great!

[@bobt3374]

I like seeing signs on older wood makes a change from thin metal prints.

[@nateg5525]

Yes! More please!

[@vaudiw1]

love the little beezer dom.....patina at its best

[@royworks28]

I like the intro to your videos,great work

[@paddrivers]

We bought a "track saw" at work recently I can honestly say it's one of the best tools I've ever used .

[@DominicChineas]

They are great tools!

[@davethedragonlee]

Great to watch Dom. looking forward to seeing more videos

[@shaunhazeldine3377]

Great work as always

[@geertjanreinders771]

Great demo Dom, ordering some brushes to give it a go myself! Thank you for your inspiring videos!

[@francolongi]

Really informative!!👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@rosecross2103]

Love watching what you do

[@bensalmen4992]

Fantastic. Have loved all the work you've done on the repair shop but its extra special to see how much further your talents stretch. Keep em coming fella.

[@aprilfox1057]

Really good work Dom. A really good authentic sign. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍻

[@sjallen272]

This was awesome! I'd love to see more signs!

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks! Ok Ill definitely do more!

[@kathpayne4364]

Really liked this project. Liked the finished sign that wood was beautiful.

[@leslieaustin151]

Excellent! You’re a clever bloke. Thanks for a very interesting video. Les

[@rodmayall3726]

Great work!

[@mumtheowl8395]

Brilliant Video. One of your best. Keep them coming

[@nhayler76]

Dom; great video. Would just appreciate more information in any materials and tools used. Such as paint types, brushes etc. Keep up the good work. Started my day off well. 👍

[@jonathanb3458]

Me too!

[@nickmassey9104]

Awesome, very therapeutic Dom

[@cindybeckwith1533]

Cool sign and logo! I liked how you didn't paint the recesses that had worn away to keep the "old sign" look. I will be using some of your techniques. Thanks for sharing the process, Dom.

[@michaelnichol3089]

IMPRESSIVE, MORE PLEASE 😊

[@Baronshill16]

excellent sign. great technique

[@MSB1000]

Very helpful. Thanks Dom.

[@simonfairweather4184]

Hello Dom, how nice of Festool to think of Dewalt when they made their track saw! Another fantastic project, would love to see more sign writing very skilled work cheers Simon

[@DominicChineas]

Haha I know! So helpful!

[@DeanoDetects]

I thoroughly enjoyed that Dom!! Gave me an idea for displaying something and how to make the frame!! Take care and stay safe. 🇬🇧 Deano. 😃👍🏻

[@DominicChineas]

Lovely to hear it’s given you some ideas! Give it a go I hope it goes well

[@philipsurette231]

Very good work. I've also watched your work on, "The Repair Shop" A real treat for sure!

[@malcytull]

Nice one, you really are a talented lad, thank you for posting.

[@Lee-hx2kk]

Yes! Best video so far. Music and the adorable dog sealed the deal! Very talented and creative human 🙌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@unclefranko2452]

Hi Dom , like the sign writing mate , lots more would be good 👍 fantastic channel great content, great delivery 👍 your into every thing like me ! Regards Frank

[@scottgrundy9968]

Loved the video I am starting to try signwriting my self will definitely use the grafite trick 😀

[@richardwhatton1249]

Great fun to watch Dom, always good to see something different and learn from it, well done. Kind regards, Richard.

[@julianparkes794]

Fantastic, loved that. Just keep them coming. Would love to see more of the English Wheel too.

[@oberdiah]

Lovely stuff, thanks Dom. Looking forward to more 👍

[@Steve-im4oc]

Very interesting and good use of the board

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks!

[@steampunkvampyre]

Fantastic skill range, totally absorbing xx

[@nicolaliddle9622]

Loved this video, that old wood was amazing, every chip and mark a story. The finished sign looked incredible. ( Wendy is a scene stealer!)

[@snooziesuzi]

I love Wendy too 🐶

[@deansjball]

Dom!! Love it. Great skill. Could watch your videos all day mate!! Keep the content coming!

[@DominicChineas]

Glad your enjoying them, thank you!

[@briannuth8099]

WOW, the finish after the oil

[@daz41262010]

great to see your sign painting skills dom nice one :) and the sign looks awesome :)

[@aaronvanasse8388]

What a gift Dom. Mad skills.

[@tannerlucas1566]

Just got The Repair Shop in the US and I absolutely love your work! Particularly big fan of the butter churn lettering you did. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the awesome work!

[@ChristianEldridge]

Loving the videos Dom! Keep ‘em coming

[@Mr2at]

Great channel. Entertaining and I learnt something. I liked the charcoal idea.

[@psnellin]

I think you've inspired me to have a go Dom!

[@stevefirkins1806]

Excellent

[@nathussey4973]

Love this, I’ve always been absolutely fascinated with sign writing! Xx

[@stuartfordham8090]

Really good , thanks for sharing this loved the way it turned out.

[@andyspeight3655]

Just watched you video on how make a sign was very interesting. The sign I want make is not so elaborate but you have given me some ideas thanks Dominic I will send you photo of my sign when it's done

[@simes205]

I like mechanical stuff more but this is really interesting and therapeutic!

[@DominicChineas]

We will be back to the vespa engine next! thanks for watching

[@stevenprouse7379]

Amazing work Dom

[@deandowney9316]

That's awesome!

[@Walking-the-coast]

Excellent work.