The FASTEST way to cut out Jack OLantern faces | NO CNC NEEDED!!!!

[@socalcraigster]

Would you have any links to you Halloween faces? Thanks

[@MakinSawdust]

www.etsy.com/kevinswoodcreationss/listing/857496114/wooden-rustic-jack-o-lantern-with-led

[@lemonbar77]

Oh no! The link is dead now 😔

[@Saltmancer]

google jackolantern faces resize and print lmao

[@LuisCasstle]

Freepik is a great source for free graphics, they have hundreds of jack o lantern faces and other holiday graphics.

[@MrDmorgan52]

I use my laser engraver to cut faces. Get faces from the internet, many are coloring pages that I download.

[@cuervojones4889]

Oooooo! I bought a used router from a guy and he gave me a bunch of bits (including this one) and the bushings. I had no idea what those bushings were for but now I know! Wow! How fun! I've got to try this!

[@MakinSawdust]

Glad I could help!

[@jerrywoodworking3436]

I love the fact that you don’t use a CNC I love when things are made authentically everything by hand because that’s just the way I make things myself great job

[@jessegodfrey8503]

You have shown me more about how to use a router than any video I've seen I'm a beginner with a router and I want to saw thank you!!!!

[@JRADMAKES]

Love the channel name, I think this is the first time watching your video. I have a cnc but my dad is old school so I wanted to check it out. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks

[@OakKnobFarm]

swapping to a router is such a great idea. so much faster!

[@MakinSawdust]

Totally agree!

[@emmadalrymple4102]

I have never even used a router, but I am thinking seriously it might be a good investment. Kevin does great work!

[@RamDragon32]

I was sceptical at first, but I really think the rounded corners look better. Especially for the nose hole. Well done. Since I live in a small appartment now with limited access to woodowrking tools and space, I've been looking for a seasonal project I can sell. I'll have to snag this one! Just off the top of my head, I can see a thanksgiving and Christmas variant. Maybe a New Years one...

[@MarkMcCluney]

'What else do you do?'; most important to have a good answer! Great vid Kevin, thanks mate.

[@MakinSawdust]

Glad you enjoyed it. I do all sorts of stuff Mark :) Tidbits of random (partial genius) exude sometimes when I least expect it. I surprise myself with things I say or do sometimes too hahahaha

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Makin' Sawdust You have a touch of woodworker genius in you...obvious in your finished product!

[@virginiareid5336]

They look wonderful! Especially, when you put the candles in. Best wishes on more and more sales. Hugs and Love to you and Billiejo

[@MakinSawdust]

Thank you so much!

[@virginiareid5336]

Makin' Sawdust, it is always my pleasure.

[@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az]

Hi Kevin and Billie Jo. Love them!!!

[@EverymanBuilds]

I've just made a bunch of these using a CNC, a Jigsaw, and a Scroll Saw to see which was best for me. I'm not sure why I didn't think of a router template. It looks much, much faster for the simpler, smoother faces. Definitely giving this a go! :)

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks for sharing

[@LuisCasstle]

How is hand routing going to be faster than using a cnc? 🤔

[@EverymanBuilds]

​@@LuisCasstle for a one-off, or a small run of

[@sandywhite4042]

Thats,the only tool I dont have yet. Router. My husband was given me some of his old tools. Which I didn't care if it 2as used or not. I love theses boxes. Ive seen them and Ive gotten told you better not buy them. Because you can make them yourself. Thank you for sharing them. My oldest daughter Birthday is next month perfect gift for her home

[@MakinSawdust]

I have 7 routers lol I may be a hoarder

[@TheAssaultcraft]

GREAT stuff here. I now have a job for my Daughter this summer..lol

[@MakinSawdust]

That is awesome!

[@MrEldoradot]

Nice work! Appreciate your willingness to share trade secrets.

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@trevorcruser9551]

Look into pin routers. Same concept but if you can get one or make one they make production times for builds like this so much better

[@MakinSawdust]

I had an overhead pin router back many years. wish I had one again

[@Tod_Unctious]

What a great video, I loved the box template you made to hold the board whilst routing the face. Thanks for sharing 👏👍👏👍

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks so much 😊

[@DD-vk5nd]

Fantastic! I love fast High volume projects, decent profit without a massive time commitment for each item

[@MakinSawdust]

Yessum

[@ronmccarty7537]

Love the video, just wondering what the basic selling prices for these things

[@MakinSawdust]

I was selling them for 20 bucks each. Or 3 for 50. One sheet of 3/8" plywood would yeild 18 units. Good profit

[@ronmccarty7537]

Thank you

[@HeyLookWhatICanDo]

Brilliant template routing idea! I’m struggling with bearing guides and not getting a clean cut. I’ll give this a go.

[@MakinSawdust]

Cool

[@kapppz]

Great idea! You could easily come back with a jig saw and sharpen the corners with little time invested.

[@MakinSawdust]

Yep, good ide

[@MakinSawdust]

Thx

[@JasonPeltier]

Excellent tip! I have a CNC, but I might just cut the templates with it and do the production runs on my router table with my beefy Porter Cable 3hp beast.

[@MakinSawdust]

That's a great idea!

[@antennasbc]

Why? Throw the sheet on the CNC, cut and you have many cut at once while you do something else. Should take 5 mins.

[@bustednutcreations9946]

Great video! I will be making these next year!

[@MakinSawdust]

They sell great

[@jonbelknap777]

awesome way to tackle this! thanks for sharing

[@matthewgeest7138]

Great idea, cool jig thanks for sharing!

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks

[@FixitFingers]

Great idea Kev! I use a similar setup to produce coin holders. All the time is invested in the template then boom! Batching central. Nice.

[@MakinSawdust]

Great tip!

[@shughes599]

Great idea. Gonna try it tomorrow.

[@JkCanvas]

Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering how to make these.

[@heatherstanley1483]

Just starting out, thanks for the videos.

[@MakinSawdust]

Good luck!

[@NomadMakes]

Nice vid, Kevin. I have a Ryobi trim router, but annoyingly you cant get collars for them. This could probably be done with a copying bit as well. Cheers, and thanks for sharing.

[@MakinSawdust]

Great idea with a pattern bit. I am thinking about investing in some spiral cutt pattern bits. RE collars: couldn't you use a standard collar set for another brand and adapt the plastic baseplate to accept it?

[@NomadMakes]

@@MakinSawdust Maybe. But they key would be to have it 100% centered. I have 3D printed a new base plate with integrated collar, but it is slightly off centre.

[@djjinerson]

Subbed I’ve done the guide bushing trick on some of my repetitive builds…makes life so much easier and like most woodworkers exactness, squareness, consistency and flawlessness are always the target (not necessarily the outcome) but using templates with a router is a step towards that goal……just gotta make one really really perfect template and the rest is a breeze 👍

[@thecreator1455]

awesome project.👍

[@tomjkelleher]

Great ideas! Thank you Kevin 👍

[@MakinSawdust]

Glad you like them!

[@donnaswesternmoments8352]

I've got to try this as well.

[@MakinSawdust]

Do it!!

[@hughtempleton8640]

what a fantastic idea thank you for sharing your amazing talent 👏

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Nicely done Kevin and good advice mate. I've never seen these before in the UK 😊

[@MakinSawdust]

Me neither, but I have also never been in the UK :) :)

[@monkeywoodworks472]

That is a great approach to making those! I have only made 2 of them and they are on my front porch for personal use. I used cedar pickets for mine. I cut my first one with a jigsaw. It got a little hairy cutting it out that way so i switched over to the scroll saw on the second one. Your way seems so much safer and definitely faster once you get your templates made. Keep up the great work!

[@MakinSawdust]

Very cool!

[@Steve16346]

Could you use an 1/8" 2 flute router bit? Would that be too flimsey?

[@MakinSawdust]

that will work and I would just pay attention to the speed you cut it out.

[@michelleleeginger5225]

Awesome video, thank you. New subscriber ❤

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks for subbing!

[@michelleleeginger5225]

@MakinSawdust I'm new to woodworking, and I just purchased a Bosch plunge router 1/2", but it came with a 1/4" Collette adapter. My question is this: What 1/4" bit should I buy for doing my box 'O lantern? Also, do you have a preferred brand of bits?

[@MakinSawdust]

@@michelleleeginger5225 I would use a 1/4" or 3/16" single or double flute bit. Use the collar sleeve as well like I show in video. Amana bits are a bit pricey, but super high quality. I would stay with a more affordable bit to start with because you are new to woodworking. You mayy break a bit while youare learning the technique

[@michelleleeginger5225]

@MakinSawdust Awesome thank you 😊

[@MakinSawdust]

@@michelleleeginger5225 you're welcome 🙏

[@johnmurphy206]

Good job

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks

[@jeffbedsole9741]

Are you able to do these in one pass or do you need to do multiple passes

[@MakinSawdust]

Just one typically

[@johndoe6032]

Good idea. A file could sharpen those corners pretty quickly.

[@MakinSawdust]

Yes?

[@raelynnreilly6787]

I have been using a palm router with CNC bit as small as 1/16 and you can make them square tiny lines to get spooky teeth and I think that would actually be really cool thank you.

[@MakinSawdust]

Thx

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Neat tricks for treats.

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Very catchy phrasing there, lol. 👍🏻🍁🎃👻🛠

[@JMarcusPedroza]

Love the video, this showed up in my news feed! Love the sweater are you in Wyoming?

[@rodpotts2666]

Great idea my man.

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks!

[@DIYGene]

Fantastic job!

[@MakinSawdust]

Thank you very much!

[@williammoore2259]

Do you use a jig saw to cut your faces out before useing the router thanks bill

[@MakinSawdust]

You could

[@rond5579]

Nice video!!! Good tip on the pattern. Do you think the same method would work if the router was in a router table? I'm new to routing.

[@MakinSawdust]

Yes, absolutely

[@kris_kreations]

Such a great idea. Thanks 🔥🔥🔥

[@MakinSawdust]

Sweet

[@badtolz2122]

Thinner stock? Layer n cut multiple out at a time?

[@MakinSawdust]

Yep

[@pennyream1401]

Love this idea! Do you think this could work with a Dremel? Or trim router?

[@BrianBrown-y4u]

Great tip! What kind of plywood are you using? Birch?

[@MakinSawdust]

Just 3/8 regular plywood

[@jzbmx2]

Thanks for the video. I was wondering how you seal the plywood? Seems like it would'nt hold up to the weather.

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Really great idea. Thanks.

[@MakinSawdust]

You are so welcome!

[@MrDmorgan52]

Wonder how making them out of 1/8" craft plywood would work? I have a diode laser that cuts really well!

[@MichaelAndersonakaBear]

Great idea thanks for sharing

[@paulhawboldt6289]

How much do you sell them for , great video....🇨🇦

[@davidl.garcia6823]

Outstanding , thank you for sharing 👍

[@MontysnMotion]

These are fantastic! Great tips!

[@lazypondfarm]

Sandi at SuburbanHomesteaderWY sent me over... my name is Kevin too! Cool pumpkin of yours she painted!!!

[@MakinSawdust]

Very cool! thanks for popping in!

[@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az]

Hi Kevin you need these for all the boys and your mom.

[@lazypondfarm]

@@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az I know!

[@veterancustomwoodworx9858]

Great job. Bit? Dimensions of lanterns?

[@bcharrier]

Amazing tip on how to use a router!!! How much do you charge for your pumpkins? Pricing is always my biggest problem.

[@MakinSawdust]

$20 but that was last year when the plywood prices were a bit lower. I sell them unfinished for that price. Most customers want to decorate themselves

[@JasonPeltier]

@@MakinSawdust I just got back from 2 different Walmarts. Both were out of pumpkin orange. I probably need to branch out a bit and stock up when I find it!

[@timlist4173]

good idea, thanks

[@kevinkelley6749]

Great idea! Thanks for the video. What platform do you sell these on? Seems like the market is pretty saturated with people selling these - do you have any tips on getting seen ahead of all that competition?

[@cewaffles]

Was wondering the same thing and whats the price point for them?

[@williammoore2259]

What kind of wood are you useing thank bill

[@DrRaulZavaletaDC]

Thank you so much 🎉

[@MakinSawdust]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SoniaBDorsey]

How long did it take you to learn how to use this tool? Is it beginner friendly?

[@MakinSawdust]

There are a lot of good beginner router videos on YT :) It is not hard, you sure need an understanding of operations. I plan to do more videos on beginner usage.

[@bradgreen9225]

I made a couple last year for personal use. Would like to do some to sale but can't find a smaller pattern the ones I had last year was from a pumpkin kit and are too wide to use on anything smaller like a cedar picket

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Try copying the pattern then reducing the size on a copier or printer until you get the size you need.

[@jesusislord2457]

I really like the variety of expressions on the punkins faces. About your " Barnwood Wall Art"; are they a one size fits all or do you customize to customer specs? Everything you do has the Midas touch! No, not the muffler! Peace and Love, my frans. XOXOX

[@MakinSawdust]

I build to the customers specs usually. If I have extra time or ideas, I will usually whip a stock item out and list it for sale. Many items are hard to replicate sometimes, but I do my best :)

[@jesusislord2457]

Wishing you large amounts of orders just in time for Christmas gifts, my friend.

[@alexandrypena14]

Awesome work!!!

[@MakinSawdust]

Thank you

[@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I was able to earn 1 K using your technique. It works very well!!!!!!

[@MakinSawdust]

Awesome ❤️

[@doublelranch8908]

What do you use for the light

[@jefferyhaws7565]

Could you elaborate on the collar? And bit or have a link?

[@MakinSawdust]

More specifically called a bushing set. I may have mispoken in the video or been unclear. amzn.to/2ZF1qsq

[@FranklyWry]

Seems like Dremel or similar with a router attachment would be easier to handle, the cutter wheel for corners.

[@MakinSawdust]

That would work t[o

[@williammoore2259]

What size is your jackolantem height and width I love your work where did get your templates I will make the templates with a jigsaw and then play with the router I am going to use fence pickets which are 5 1/2 wide and 6 ft long what do you think thank bill

[@bgcreationz]

Very cool! I'm trying to cut faces in round 8-in diameter bamboo tubes any suggestions?

[@MakinSawdust]

In my head I see a curved template plate that can be secured to the tube. I think you could use the same technique I used here

[@jimtownsend7899]

Would it work with a 1/8" straight bit, or would it be too hard on the bit? The smaller bit would tighten up the corners, if one wanted to do that. Thanks!

[@andrewphillips1865]

I'm guessing that it would be hard on the 1/8 bit. If you use it my suggestion is just take it slow. Using 1/3" plywood could cause bit deflection if you cut to fast

[@antonioblack8598]

SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW !!!!!!Um abraço do Brasil

[@MakinSawdust]

Good

[@robertseguin4875]

looks great thanks

[@brentbingham4886]

fantastic.. I am an artist. I can produce 1000's of "faces".. you are an artist! you can produce 1000's of products

[@MakinSawdust]

Cool 😎

[@bobbyhall3636]

This video is 2 years old, so I'm late to another party, oh well. I have a question, that I hope isn't too stupid... Would it save time to free-hand the original faces, with your round bit? Then, when it's time to mass cut them, using the hand-routed faces as a guide, you can go to town. I'm just a curious kinda guy. Thanks!!

[@MakinSawdust]

Thats a great idea

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Great idea!

[@MakinSawdust]

Glad you think so!

[@td3pnt]

Very cool!

[@MakinSawdust]

Thanks

[@AceCobra12]

What kind of wood do you use?

[@MakinSawdust]

3/8" plywood

[@patriotwoodworker6092]

Great idea using a router. What would you sell them for?

[@dgperforms1]

Thanks man!!

[@MakinSawdust]

No problem!

[@Jnavolis]

You had me at “not a CNC”!!

[@rmar127]

Could even make other template to cut snowmen ⛄️, Santa 🎅 or The Grinch.

[@MakinSawdust]

That's a really good idea thank you

[@brucejohn7488]

Thank you for the recommendation sir. Fellow Wyo woodworking hobbyists in Casper, not Gillette.

[@MakinSawdust]

Cool 😎

[@kennymartin379]

How long are they and wide

[@balhar2000]

I'm a total newbie when it comes to routers, but wouldn't the bit being used just dig right through the template? Shouldn't it have a guide bearing on it, or are you just eyballing it and being careful?

[@plustark694]

That collar hits the template. The bit below the collar cuts out the new face.

[@balhar2000]

Didn't notice the collar, thanks!

[@redwoodworksredwoodworks9453]

Where did you get your 307 sweatshirt? I'm originally from Wyoming.

[@MakinSawdust]

Somewhere in Gillette:)

[@larryparish5984]

ZOOM, ZOOM. 🎃🎃🎃

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Looking into making these this year. Yours is probably the best video as I also don't have a CNC or a scroll saw. I tried visiting the ETSY link for patterns but couldn't find it. Any chance you have these patterns available? TIA. BTW I subscribed to your channel already.

[@andrewphillips1865]

I've been thinking of making these for about 2 weeks now. I ordered some stencil templates from Amazon last week. I'm going to use them for a starting point to make the faces. Perhaps this will help you too if you haven't already found a template

[@ashokmoghe8035]

@@andrewphillips1865 thanks for the info. Did you just search routing templates for pumpkins? TIA

[@andrewphillips1865]

No sir, I used a link to the stencils from another video in the comment section of that video. They should be listed on Amazon as Halloween Pumpkin Stencils. I believe they're 5.5"x5.5". I picked a pack of 20 or 30 different designs.

[@MachineEarth]

Where in Wyoming are you based? I live in Newcastle.

[@MakinSawdust]

I moved back to Michigqn 2 years ago when my mother passed away. I lived in Pine Haven for around 6 years and then Gillette for a coupme more. Thanks for commenting. Its awesome running into and meeting people from similar areas!

[@MachineEarth]

Lol, I grew up by Flint MI

[@MakinSawdust]

@@MachineEarth I am born n raised in Lansing. Moved out west for some years and came back. I live about 60 miles northwest of FlintTown currently

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

You said you sold about 25 of the lanterns. How did you sell them - word of mouth or existing clients?

[@chrisbianculli3465]

That collar is called a guide bushing.

[@darinanderson9708]

Go Wyo!

[@bigcountry5045]

I USE A DREMMEL WITH A MULTI PURPOSE BIT !!!!

[@MakinSawdust]

That works good too

[@marknagval989]

Видно, что хороший человек, и старается, но - к чему такие сложности? Лобзик установить вверх ногами в крышку табуретки, дрелью насверлить входных отверстий для пилки - сел рядом на табурет и в путь. И сколы от пилки все будут с внутренней стороны....

[@MakinSawdust]

спасибо за ваше сообщение. Я делаю это многими другими способами и благодарю за ваши советы.