NFL layered epoxy sign

cut and stacked pieces, painted, with epoxy topcoat

[@GyWO10]

That’s awesome!!! Thank you for sharing these tips as I’ve been wanting to learn how to make signs like these on my CNC. 🙏🏽

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

Thank you. You can find me on Facebook if you want to see other projects

[@mye-rin]

Nice work as always Brad.

[@keithshyers4683]

Great work!

[@Makerperpassione]

Fantastica grazie del.video!!

[@missingchelsea8268]

Very nice work!!!

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

Thanks Mike

[@zane8363]

Killing it Brad!

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

thanks Zane

[@michaellongoria647]

Just saw your videos today and wowww, you have the nicest work I have seen on KZbin. Props to you my friend.

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

thank you Michael, I appreciate the compliment

[@podman63]

Great admirer of your work would you consider doing a step-by-step guide tutorial maybe a future project many thanks

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

thank you, if you scroll through my videos, there are a couple with more steps included, check the Grizzly Tattoo

[@kwaks1979]

Your work is amazing and so inspiring in my dreams!!! Not sure why you haven’t reached 1,000 subs yet. I definitely want to try but feel like it will be a fail project

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

thank you. Msg me direct if you need any help.

[@kwaks1979]

@@bradscustomsigns8585 thanks so much!!!!

[@drkline69]

Great videos. How do you find the correct color paints for your projects? They always look spot-on.

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

Thank you, I use a lot of Rustoleum spray, and in some cases, Home Depot has color codes for many pro sports teams that they will mix. For most projects, I get them to mix one of the 8oz samplers that is usually enough for a project

[@CraigLafferty]

Very nice! Are you sealing the MDF before spray paint?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

Thank you. I will sometimes seal the cut edges with watered-down wood glue, but in most cases, I just do an extra layer or 2 if the paint until I'm satisfied with the color

[@JPizzie23]

Hey Brad, I found you from the C3D forums and had to immediately subscribe to your channel! Amazing work on all of your signs! Quick question, on a couple others that you did, after your last clear epoxy pour, you placed some type of board on top. What’s that board material and I assume it’s to help the epoxy cure without getting any dust or debris from the shop?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

thanks for the compliments, and you are correct, it is a piece of coroplast to catch potential floaters.

[@JPizzie23]

@@bradscustomsigns8585 Cool idea! And again, you’re awesome! Thanks for the videos and help!

[@msharp1519]

nice job .what kind of is that your using

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

MDF, Rust-oleum spray paint, Krystal resin

[@hustlinmommycreations4439]

Would you recommend your cnc? Also what is the thickness of the mdf and the thickest your cnc cuts

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

I have been very happy with the Shapeoko brand (I have the 3XXL), and there has been 3 model upgrades since I got mine. I cut 3/4" MDF on a regular basis, and the thickest I've cut through is 3" Cedar

[@user-qw9ve6ob7v]

By doing the epoxy topcoat would that make it safe for outdoor use?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

The backs are not protected with epoxy so I would say no

[@robertosantana129]

When you do pockets like this do you make the pockets wider

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

no, I cut my pockets on the inside of the line, and the pieces on the outside of the line, no offsets

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

I'm going to try an epoxy pour on a 3d sign. Did you use a lot on this project? Did you have to sand drips off the back after?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

I believe I used around 600 ml, but I tend to waste a bit because I never want to risk running short. If you check my other videos, I have one that shows my process for drip cleanup.

[@StrongerByGraceDesigns]

@@bradscustomsigns8585 thanks, I will check it out!

[@mattleone5831]

Hail The Shield!!

[@davidcochran934]

Great video as always. I am learning alot. Do you get your MDF form a box store? I get mine from HD. The 1/2" seems better quality and more dense than the 3/4". Curious where you get yours.

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

Thanks. The place I shop is called Windsor Plywood, and when it's available, I get the 3/4" in Platinum Grade (in the US look for HDF), it's much more dense than standard. Notice the darker color in the MDF in the base of this piece, that is not the higher grade, so extra layers of color were needed on this project to achieve the opaque color required.

[@davidcochran934]

Great. Thanks. I will check some of my local wood suppliers

[@haveeair]

Freakin sick

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

thanks

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

find my Facebook page if you want to see one like this of the Big 4

[@packer34]

How do you clean the epoxy out of the squeeze bottles you use, or are they junk? Thx

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

I get them for about 65 cents each, so at that price, not worth the effort to clean

[@SothpawDesigns]

What material do you use as the cover before painting your edges, at the 2:45 mark?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

I like to use watered down wood glue to seal the cut edge of MDF

[@SothpawDesigns]

@@bradscustomsigns8585 Is that what you're peeling off later?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

@@SothpawDesigns I covered the piece with Oramask so that when I rounded over the edge on my router table, it was a perfect edge for painting, as well as protecting the face

[@SothpawDesigns]

@@bradscustomsigns8585 gotcha. Thanks!!

[@mauroarriagada]

What did you use to glue the pieces? I just finished a sign but I used 1/2in MDF and I'm worried that is too heavy and it might fall off with just titebond 3. Thanks!

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

when I do layers like this, I use a product called Roo Glue. It's a Melamine glue that sets up quickly. If you find me on Facebook, and send me some pictures of your project, I'd be happy to give you an opinion on what I might do

[@mauroarriagada]

thank you!@@bradscustomsigns8585

[@rickycurry574]

This looks amazing. What kind of epoxy you use?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

Thanks, I am currently using Krystal Resin

[@rickycurry574]

Hello I have another. What kind of glue you use to glue the letters on and did you cut out a pocket for the letters to sit in?

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

@@rickycurry574 I use Roo Glue, it has a fast setup time, and oozes into the nooks and crannies (and out if you're too heavy). And yes, I cut a .015" pocket for the letters, but this is les about a puzzle fit and more about alignment. At this depth there is lees of an issue with those tight inside/outside corners from the round endmills

[@rickycurry574]

@Brad's Custom Signs thank you for sharing. I really appreciate it.

[@theebalz]

I have questions..... I'd also like to ask about your LED lighted Harley Davidson sign as well.

[@bradscustomsigns8585]

look for me on Facebook and we can discuss it