Making a Sign with a Scroll Saw

A simple wood sign cut with a Dewalt scroll saw and milescraft circle jig

[@user-mu9pv8ui9e]

*This is my second WEN tool and they are both great **MyBest.Tools** I needed to do some trim work around the house and needed a scroll saw for the intricate work. No complaints so far.*

[@nvwoodco]

Happy to hear that!

[@ariargi6494]

so pretty! I love the colors!

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks! 🤙

[@hollymadden5229]

Thanks for the video! Learned a lot!

[@nvwoodco]

Thank you!

[@MizzMorrisseyAlyssa]

I just bought my first "scroll saw" its actually the Dremel Moto saw. I make name signs just like yours but have always used vinyl and hand paint a design below. This video and your work is AWESOME!! Was reading through all of the comments and I just need to say its cool you respond to everyone even if its the same question multiple times. You should make more videos, great job!!!

[@nvwoodco]

Really appreciate it 🙏 I try my best to help others out If you wanna see all my projects look up nvwoodco on instagram, and dm me if you have any questions 😁

[@nynarutchik4717]

You make it look so easy! I really want to purchase a scroll saw to make these signs for my girls. Currently have a cricut and just want to do different things

[@nvwoodco]

Thats a great compliment! Just lots of practice, anyone can do it if you have the drive

[@nvwoodco]

You can see everything I've made and currently making on my instagram too btw. 😁

[@sarahknight2586]

Great job!!

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks!

[@jasonrichelhoff4249]

Good job I am new woodwork scroll saw

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks

[@piggy4093]

just amazing work. just a few questions. how do you paint the letters? What wood did you use for the circle? This has been very helpful:)

[@nvwoodco]

Thank you! The circle is 3/4 birch plywood from home depot And for the paint I just used rustoleum spray paint followed with a flat clear coat over the entire piece. 👌

[@leewhite82]

Thanks for the video. What spray did you put on at the end - what does it achieve? :)

[@nvwoodco]

Just a final clear coat, I use a matte finish so its all the same sheen. 👍

[@brandonphelps4173]

That's awesome sign man. Question. What kind of glue were you using to put on the letters.

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks my man 🤙 Loctite super glue 👌

[@creativomaugeri]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Very nice 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@nvwoodco]

Really appreciate that!

[@ILoveYou24213]

Hi there! I am trying to start selling these. I love your video! This is exactly what I need to do. What items do you use to cut your circles out?

[@nvwoodco]

I use a router but you can use a jigsaw or bandsaw as well Find me on instagram NVwoodCo Feel me to message me on there im happy to help

[@ILoveYou24213]

@@nvwoodco I will be messaging you shortly thanks so much!!

[@jessicab3839]

This was helpful! What is the guide called that you used with your jigsaw for the circle?

[@nvwoodco]

👍 milescraft circle jig You can find it at lowes

[@jessicab3839]

NVwood Co thank you! We were going to make a homemade protractor out of a 1x3 and a router but this looks so much easier!

[@nvwoodco]

No problem! I did that same technique for a while too, You get a decent router bit and a drill bit also with the kit, its worth the money and the convenience

[@CharlieAndy1]

nice work, how was the stencil attached to the wood, as it peeled off so easily?

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks my man, when im not being lazy ill stick some clear contact paper on the wood first before the stencil.

[@jennahbsamsung]

Is that a spiral blade you are using? Ive had a hard time finding any locally. I really want to work on more intricate projects like this! If you could share the details on the blade that would be awesome. Thanks! And great work btw! 👍

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks! I use Olsen PGT blades and I order them off Amazon. The double skip reverse tooth blades are my favorite so far. I dont use spirals often. They leave a rough cut and its hard to cut a straight line.

[@jennahbsamsung]

@@nvwoodco Thank you for replying. Got mine ordered and will be here tomorrow!

[@nvwoodco]

Good deal!

[@KhoKhoShe]

Beautiful. What font do you use for Noel?

[@nvwoodco]

Thank you! I believe it's called ravelin, it's been a while

[@elizabethenriquez1469]

hello! what is the tool guide you use to measure the circle before you use the milescraft circle guide. if you are using a jig saw for the letter what blade do you recommend? Thanks

[@nvwoodco]

Hey, that tool guide was just a big compass. Basically a dowel rod with a nail through it, and a pencil on the other end. It would be tough with a jigsaw but doable, I'd recommend the diablo reverse tooth blades though. Any blade with alot of fine teeth so it will cut clean as possible.

[@brittneybrown964]

So nice !! what material did you use for the small letters ?

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks, I used 1/2 inch MDF for 'Noel' 1/4 inch birch plywood for the letters and 3/4 birch for the circle

[@UnoRunescaper]

Why not use MDF or ply for all of it? Why use two different kinds of timber products?

[@JCInscriptions]

What type of glue do you use for the letters? Have you ever had an issue with them coming off? Thanks for the video!

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks alot! I use gorilla glue super glue gel I've made so many signs by now and I've never had an issue!

[@MrTripletts]

How do you keep the plywood from chipping? Maybe i need finer blades? My blades have a pin on each end is it better to have a saw without pinned blades? Great work!! Definitely subscribed

[@nvwoodco]

Definitely get some finer tooth blades it should help with your issue. I use pinless blades since pinned can't be made as thin. I also always run my speed full blast! Feel free to message me on instagram if you're still having trouble and thanks alot, really appreciated it!

[@katierobinson2952]

What brand of paint do you use to paint your letters?

[@nvwoodco]

I have the best results with rustoleum painter's touch, followed by rustoleum flat clear coat 👌

[@BrendaHernandez-cg5jy]

What type of wood do you use for the letters? Love your work!

[@nvwoodco]

Thanks! Birch plywood and mdf is my go to's

[@nohelialacayo7837]

@@nvwoodco love how you explain the cuts on the video, what is the thickness of the wood? What does mdf mean? :)

[@nvwoodco]

I use 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick alot. Mdf is medium density fiberboard. I either use that or birch plywood for my materials

[@nohelialacayo7837]

@@nvwoodco thank you so much,

[@nvwoodco]

You're welcome Hit me up on instagram for any questions Nvwoodco

[@pliniosolis3393]

😎 Which software you use for print your wood design ?

[@nvwoodco]

Inkscape

[@MohdArif-go1nq]

nice video..what name the tool connect to router for make round cut?

[@nvwoodco]

Milescraft circle jig! 🤙

[@johanaherrera5478]

What kind of glue are you using ?

[@nvwoodco]

Loctite super glue 👌

[@audreynicole2245]

I just bought a scroll saw how do I keep my wood from bouncing so much I feel like I have to hold it soooo tight am I using the wrong blade??

[@nvwoodco]

What blades are you using? I also cut with my blade speed all the way up.

[@audreynicole2245]

@@nvwoodco I haven’t been going full speed yet I’ve tried the one that came with it I have the Ryobi and I bought a variety pack by Ryobi one was 7 TPI and the other was 18.5

[@nvwoodco]

The higher the tpi usually the better, what material are you cutting?

[@audreynicole2245]

@@nvwoodco even if it’s about an inch thick?? My father in law brought me some scraps from his job to practice on I believe it’s pine wood I’m still trying to figure the blades out too I thought the more teeth the better the cut just slower but I also read if it’s thicker your teeth need to be wider apart

[@nvwoodco]

1 inch thick will bounce more then anything else. Try some 1/2 birch plywood or 1/2 mdf. Also go to my instagram page. Nvwoodco and see all that can be made. Feel free to message me on there and I'll help you out.

[@mrbigenergy]

how do you print out the big letters

[@nvwoodco]

Smaller ones, like this, I use a desktop printer and a program called Paint.NET

[@mr.smalldoesmath1237]

What type of paint do you use on the lettering.

[@nvwoodco]

I have good look with rustoleum painter's touch spray paint.

[@mr.smalldoesmath1237]

@@nvwoodco what about something that needed more detail

[@nvwoodco]

@@mr.smalldoesmath1237 light dusty coats will get into most grooves, also ive used a qtip for those small nooks and crannies before. But same paint...

[@yohanzukamotto877]

what the number your blade u use ?

[@nvwoodco]

I use Olsen reverse cut blades

[@bmrs.g7108]

This is not a class you are just watching someone make a sign

[@nvwoodco]

Cool Mrs G.... noone ever stated it was a class

[@jessharris8294]

Awkward. Words would be helpful

[@nvwoodco]

Its not a tutorial video, just content, but as you can see in the comments, I still do answer questions and give tips 😉

[@sawazicarr1063]

@@nvwoodco your comments have been the most useful thing I've found on youtube In months. thank you!

[@nvwoodco]

Awesome to hear! I try to help out with any and everything question 👍😎

[@nvwoodco]

Hit me up on instagram if you need any other tips, glad to help out