No CNC? No Problem! Use a Handheld Router Instead!

[@oldave100]

Man, it was a blast hanging out and working with you! We sure appreciate yours and Mrs. Amy's hospitality

[@stephanieSimmons214]

Mr Rhoten - you and Ryan are such a blessing. I’ve learned SO much from you guys. I’m very thankful to see you guys stop by and visit with Matt and Amy. I absolutely love both families and I’m a better woodworker and maker because of you both. Love you guys like family (the good ones that we like!) 😂😂😂

[@oldave100]

@@stephanieSimmons214 thank you, Stephanie!

[@tomwalenter7230]

Website for the bases and bits? Enjoyed watching you work, artisan comes to mind.

[@reidkg12]

Eric is amazing. He taught me how to make signs with my router... and he was always there to actually TALK to me on the phone. He is an old school dude. I bought his base forr my dewalt router and his bits.

[@stephanieSimmons214]

I’ve purchased two bases and several bits from the Rhoten’s business and they offer wonderful quality products. Like any craft, it takes time and practice to perfect - but with their base, bits and videos they get you EXTREMELY advanced and productive very quickly! Can’t say enough great things about these guys - I wish I was part of their family!!

[@AB_in_CO]

Been watching their channel for years, and learned to carve with a router thanks to them. Their products are also really good and have a great customer service friendly mindset. They truly are great people! Glad you got to do a colaboraration video with them!

[@HeliRy]

Their channel is criminally underrated, the OG sign makers of KZbin. While I find CNC videos fascinating to watch, I have neither the space nor the moolah to spend on one that’s half way good. But… I do have a router! Also like the finished look of their pieces. You can tell a human made them, it doesn’t have that machined and sterile precision of CNC. They have a warmth that really stands out.

[@Name-ps9fx]

I don't do woodworking, but I have built control panels for flight sims (plexiglas). Engraving the letters are very difficult using a Dremel (even if it's in the "drill press" attachment)...now that I know the name of the very pointy bit ("carving line router bit") and to use a clear, standalone base, it will help immensely!! Most people seem to use CNC engravers or comparable, which is way too rich for my blood, but this setup will be wonderful!! Thanks for putting this up!! ❤

[@johnolz1886]

If you ever need any CNC work let me know. Thanks, John

[@Tim.Foster123]

Funny that your video came up today. I'm starting making a sign tomorrow, and will be carving out the letters by hand. I printed out the full-size layout a few days ago, and will be gluing up the boards tomorrow. Weird how YT knew to feed me this video just in time...

[@barbmoore8039]

I found Eric and his dad over 10 years ago. Their lessons helped me make my signs look amazing. Great job as always, Eric!

[@patcummins6036]

Thank you brother! Just what I need for my palm router as my carving jobs have been sloppy because I can’t see the carving tip of the router and this will make controlling the router a lot easier.

[@timlist4173]

I love Eric and Ryan's skills, I watch them a lot. Huge fan.

[@brenthair1228]

That turned out really nice

[@extremewoodworker]

Nice video. I would add that using a household iron can be used to transfer toner from a laserjet printer will also work. On epoxy insertion into tight areas, try using an oral syringe. The tapered and curved tip can be trimmed to change the orifice size and gives you better access to tight areas. Hope this helps. Steve

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Love how that turned out and fun to see Eric and Ryan on your channel. They are masters of sign carving!

[@JRaymer315]

I never heard of them or their product before this video... I'm going straight to their website & ordering a baseplate for my router haha Thanks 731 for educating me!

[@stephanieSimmons214]

Matt - THANK YOU for hosting the Rhoten family. Aren’t they amazing, talented and wonderful folks? I love your charging board - the colors really make it stand out without going overboard - you picked the perfect amount to highlight! Would love to see you make one for that beautiful wife of yours! (Please give her an extra big hug just for me?) This was such a great project with endless possibilities and you’re so good at demonstrating an example and then allowing us, your viewers, to say ‘hey, I could do that’ and here’s how I would customize it to fit my needs (or their customers!). Thank you Matt. This was a walk up to the plate and then hitting a grand slam. Nicely done!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you Stephanie. Yes, they are great people and it was a pleasure to have in them in the shop.

[@carvedsignsbradleyalan7785]

These guys have been a inspiration for me for years.

[@XBoughtonX]

I cannot afford a cnc but I can afford a router base plate for my colt 1hp router and a couple of the bits they used in this video! Super excited to give this a try on my current projects!

[@stephanieSimmons214]

Ohhhhh sounds like you are in for a treat! Would LOVE to see what you create - hopefully you’ll post some pictures on the 731 Woodworks FaceBook Community page! Would love to see them. Have fun!

[@johnolz1886]

If you ever need any CNC work let me know. Thanks, John

[@robertspina4503]

Eric is the best sign carver out there

[@jeffreycanfora1091]

That turned out beautiful and the fill you did Matt, was a great final touch. I’d like to make one. I can say, Eric and Ryan make it look easy 😅. I have the 5 bits and base plate for my Bosch router, Rapid Resizer, inkjet with freezer paper letter sized sheets, and laser engraver for templates and letters, and out of 3-4 signs, I have one ☝🏼 that was worthy of finishing. I was a welder by trade for many years (following lines) and for me it just isn’t something I’ve been able to just sit down and do. Takes practice.

[@waynemiller6070]

Yes, they make it look easy. Of course anyone can do it. But you're right! It does take practice.

[@Pony-Corral]

I've been looking at small CNC machines to do what you just did. Router and base plate is the way to go. And it will save me $200!

[@freezefiveoh]

Ditto. I don’t have the space nor the desire to spend $1000s or a CNC. I can draw, and this seems like right up my alley!

[@PaganWizard]

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!!! I'm sure this can be easily altered to accommodate those of us who are Android dependent.

[@sawdustadikt979]

This guys bases are great! As well as his videos. A couple years ago I fell off of a roof I was working on. Broke a bunch of bones and couldn’t work for quite a while. I spent a lot of time with a trim router with one of these bases learning this process. It was really challenging with all my injuries but it kept my mind busy and had something to look forward to during that time. My current view is that CNC takes the man out of craftsmanship. But I also see how a CNC for a straight up woodworker is necessary. Im a renovation carpenter, my preferred work is hand building built-in cabinets and shelving. If I did only built -ins I bet I’d loosen up on the idea of automation. I just love the being able to do things by hand. When I build a display and hand carve the business’s logo on it, they loose their minds that it’s not a CNC, it’s gratifying. Thanks for having these guys on, really kool of you to promote something fun like this.

[@merlinsatrom6678]

You are all gifted craftsmen that have blessed me and my skills! Thank you!

[@asd67lkj]

Been a fan of Eric and his Dad for many yrs. Amazing what they can teach us about hand held routing.

[@evelynmueller6523]

What a great collaboration video. I follow both channels and have just gotten into carving. Timing is great !! Thanks !

[@PRH123]

Those details of white epoxy really make it look good. Really great info on freehand routing. I worked in cabinet shops for years and didn't even know it was possible...!

[@PopsCustomSignsLLC]

I love it when 3 of my favorite KZbin influencers get together for a project. Wish Matt and Amy were coming to the Tribal meet up in Arizona next week. Great video!!

[@richsackett3423]

OMG I am so going it make a router base with cute little drawer pulls on it. That's impossibly adorable.

[@PaulC1980]

I don't have the budget for cnc, this is exactly what I was looking for 👍

[@Ibaneddie76]

I'm a guitar builder and can see a bunch of uses for that base, definitely gonna get some of those!

[@MadebyCaldwell]

Great video as always! I never thought of mixing orange oil and tung oil, thanks for the idea 🙏🏾

[@Truth-Matters-ck8pb]

I purchased one of those bases, and it’s a game changer. A must have !

[@ronguy4420]

Where did you get the router base?

[@TriPhatspots]

Thank you for giving people options and exposure to new/old ways of doing stuff!! You all rock!

[@nholly86]

Matt, this was a great video! Thanks for introducing me to Matt and Ryan’s channel. I don’t have the space for a CNC and this definitely opened my mind to some new techniques.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Wow impressive, all freehand! Never seen such small router bits though! Thank you!

[@73savon]

Omg i have meet those guys before and they are really cool meet them at Woodcraft in Vegas. so proud of these guys thank you for everything about to make my first table i will send you a link thanks for the novation watch this channel all the time to learn how to build and buy the right tools for the job

[@adwhite804]

Need one of these for my “dremil” then I can really do some small carving. Great stuff gentlemen!

[@Luvs2fish76]

Three of my favorite KZbinrs

[@cliff5240]

Watch their channel and recently purchased 2 bases and some bits from them. I have a CNC but I love doing the hand craving. It is so peaceful!

[@midstaterustics4507]

Great collab with 3 of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@davidboston4574]

This is so cool , I follow both very closely, and it’s cool to see you two together.

[@wesleypetersen4916]

Totally enjoy the hand made aspect of this project.

[@tomwalenter7230]

Did you say Orange and Tung oil mix? If so, what ratio is it? Thanks, just came across your videos and am really enjoying them. Thanks!

[@Armandsama01]

a true artist, impressive!! thank you for showing us your talent👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰💪🏼

[@archaeopteryxish]

Great video! Question: when you hand carved the phone charger circle, it appeared to be cutting quite deep. I heard recently that you shouldn't cut deeper than the width of your bit, necessitating a plunge router rather than fixed. Just curious your thoughts on this.

[@Dakotaden4]

The base plates from these guys are also available on Amazon 👍

[@robertrodriguez3202]

Awesome collaboration! I was watching them when I first became interesting in woodworking. Bought their base plate and depth gauge to make a growth ruler for my daughter. Great project too. Looking forward to trying some epoxy inlays

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

Oh, I mkissed that one when it was released. Thank you for all the ideas!

[@garyhicks8666]

Nice to see you getting back to your core that built this great channel.

[@drumfanatik316]

Thank you for posting this! This is awesome that you promote other channels and businesses. I’ve just recently subscribed, but your channel is by far the most helpful when it comes to tricks, tips and what tools to buy.

[@adamc3474]

Absolutely love it. Love seeing you branch out into different types of wood working. This is my style of wood working including pyrography, scroll saw art, wire inlay, and right now I'm working on a project that has intarsia rose on it. The more I can learn and incorporate into my projects the better. I wish I could meet y'all when you come to woodcraft as I live less that 30 miles away, but I work 2nd shift so I can't meet y'all. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Stay awesome.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@crlheureux]

Hey folks anything you do will not turn out like his without 1000’s of hours of practice he is an artist.

[@michellebooth3588]

Great seeing some of my favorite KZbinrs collaborate. Great project! I had to watch and like both videos. 😊

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Q4Austria]

Great Job, my friends! And you are right, doing it manually with a router is always working.... Good Attitude!

[@johnolz1886]

If you ever need any CNC work let me know. Thanks, John

[@Q4Austria]

@@johnolz1886 Wow really? That´s wonderful! The thing is, I live in Austria (Europe) and have only (european) Debit-Card. 😬

[@paul12356789paul]

Excellent talent and work. LEGENDARY PATIENCE. 💯❤️🙏👏

[@rubecountryman]

Great video and I really loved the collaboration. Well done by everyone!

[@MichaelAlthauser]

Really genius idea, I love everything about this.

[@Michael2x]

I want that router base!!

[@timlist4173]

Eric sells them on his site.

[@IamtheActionman]

Very cool, thanks for this.

[@andreus_777]

Nice! What kind of bits do they use?

[@ICT_Anton]

Man that is really cool

[@delboy9292]

Eric what kind of rubber mat do you use and where can I get one from please 😊

[@bigdraycountry764]

That is so cool!! Thanks for showin how to do that! ❤

[@_mylastname]

Try using a body filler squeegee to force the epoxy into the small crevasse

[@jimrichards7014]

I clicked because I wanted a combination watch phone charger. That is not the main point of the video. It would not have been possible without Eric and Ryan’s awesome hand router work. That is the main point of the video.

[@stephanieSimmons214]

Hmmmmm - I definitely saw a watch/phone charging station being made in this video. A beautiful one too!

[@jimrichards7014]

Hmmm. Definitely haven’t been blocked. “Moderator” I did enjoy the content of this creator. Blocking negative comments is a low where I hope others can say unsubscribe. Useless content. Schilling to the algorithm. Not a woodworking channel.

[@diybeardedguy5517]

What a cool build!!! Turned out great!

[@lojenn367]

Way Cool. Now I know.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

That inkjet image transfer also works with colored ink! Just don’t forget to mirror the image on the computer before you print on the label carrier sheet.

[@peterschmidt9942]

If you didn't want the ink to smear, you could do the same except use a laser printer instead and heat to transfer. I used to use this method all of the time to make circuit boards and front panel labels. Works a treat. I've also seen places like Stewmac that make custom bases for dremels to do fine inlay work on guitar fretbaords. They could do something similar and maybe more controllable than even a trimming router.

[@johnolz1886]

If you ever need any CNC work let me know. Thanks, John

[@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?

[@vdsmade]

GREAT workmanship. I also made a similar router and engraved a clock with a cat 😁VDS greets you 🙃

[@jimpiatek5063]

Very nice job

[@HouseScraper]

Great channel and the project turned out very nice

[@4321Woodworking]

Awesome video and project. I've seen Eric and Ryan's stuff before just haven't jumped on it yet but think I should. I wish my phone would wireless charge with the pop socket on it but it won't otherwise i'd make one of these for sure. Great video and project and so awesome those guys visited your shop!!

[@stephanieSimmons214]

Chris - I struggle with that set up as well as having a case on my phone. I’ve even tried the chargers that specifically say they work with phone cases! Wish there was a popsocket that could conduct the power from the charger to the phone. Hey - we need to invent that! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanm2214]

Glad I came across this. Thanks for sharing!

[@diydaveman]

I do have one of those bases but had to drill new holes to make it fir my off-brand router but what the heck are those wires on the inside of his router?

[@thewoodshed18]

Awesome video! What's the maximum depth you can pour the art resin in?

[@randywallis-vd2ez]

Can this be done using a Dremel tool?

[@djbartles7337]

Love the detail on this charger stand. Well done! Out of all the wood finishing clear coat you have used, how do you choose which one to use for your projects? For example, the tung/orange oil vs Rubio vs Outlaw board butter, and so on.

[@youutubestinks4580]

watta good idea the router man

[@juniorundersea]

can i make a irregular juice groove in a charcuterie board ? .no a square one ,its easy square with a template ..i mean a stylish live edge charcuterie board .

[@Habibulla.M]

It's an amazing work. Simply love the trimmer bit and the base ... Don't know if I can get that bit here in India....

[@rdmjone]

Man I just learned alot! Thank you!

[@dallee777]

Could you use a dremel tool to make the carving and engraving? not hating, just curious... I have a dremel set. I don't have a router like that...

[@johnolz1886]

If you ever need any CNC work let me know. Thanks, John

[@WickedMoto]

Why not use a dremel? Does the router give more precision?

[@Rob_1776]

Right on, that's pretty much like tattooing wood! Very very cool!

[@adanabundrz7017]

Beautiful Work love it

[@bobwatkins1271]

Ordered the baseplate and bit from their site, Unfortunately, my trim router already has a roundover bit installed and dialed in. Maybe I new a another one of those too 🙂. I noticed that no fewer than 3 trim routers were used in the video.

[@djtblizzle]

Kudos to him! There is no way I’d be able to do this though. My hands shake like I’ve got a caffeine IV drip. lol

[@yellowhammerwoodcrafts]

Very awesome! I want to try this!

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

was just wondering if they made a compatible handle base plate for the m18 fuel router and 8:30 answered that...really hope i can still use Milwaukee's dust collector shield with their plate

[@Nectarman]

I have both a trim router and a full size router. I'm wondering which one would work better for me with a carving liner bit.

[@bohaggin5913]

Love the Rhotens. Damn good people.

[@christinehill2782]

Could you tell me what products you used to make the image that you pressed onto the wood. Is there a particular computer program you use to to make the image? Thank you and God Bless!

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Cool video and I literally just discovered their channel the other day so I thought that was neat seeing them here. I also love the pink hot glue gun! That feels so authentic like it probably belongs to Mrs 731 and you had to borrow it which is exactly how I ended up with my hot glue gun I use.

[@stephanieSimmons214]

Hahahaha! I thought the exact same thing! 😊

[@edhiestand1197]

Awesome project and cool to see how the project came together with the handheld router. Outside of the finishing, how long would you say it took for the router work? Thanks again.

[@731Woodworks]

About 1.5 hours or so

[@tcbridges]

What wasthe paper you used to do the tracing.

[@keene226]

Should have put a link to that bit

[@stephanieSimmons214]

If you go to www.makeawoodsign.com (this is the website for the Rhoten’s business), you can find all of the sign making products needed - including the bits that Eric mentioned in the video. Hope this helps! 😊

[@gaylewilliams7353]

Very nice!

[@lifter78]

Wow!! That's awesome