Newsletter

[@jefflucas2965]

I gotta say I found your channel through, Lunkerztv, Flukemaster, and Lake Fork Guy. So glad you guys have worked together cause your channel brings back a ton of memories growing up with my father doing wood work for the boy scouts. I lost my dad when I was 19 and wish I could have done something like you guys do making videos but more importantly making memories! Ya'll are inspiring and do great work! Godbless you all.

[@oldave100]

Hi Jeff, so glad you found us & we could put a smile on your face. So sorry you lost your dad so early. Dad & I both love the fact that thru these videos we bring a some information along with some smiles. Welcome to our channel. If we can answer any questions for you don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you again, Eric

[@markduggan3451]

I'm trying to get through a few of your videos, I am having a router for Christmas and your videos are getting me more excited than a 54 year old should be for Christmas.

[@oldave100]

LOL.... too excited, no such thing... Glad you found us and are enjoying what we do. Lots more to come.

[@jimduhaime9]

Sniper, Combat Infantry Badge, Airborne, Air Assault. Thank you for all that you do.

[@oldave100]

Thank you Jim.

[@castillosammy7886]

I have learned a lot from you, Dave & your dad. You guys are very good in explaining what your doing. thanks again & God bless you both. I will keep watching your videos

[@oldave100]

Thank you for the nice comments and for watching. We'll keep putting them out there, Eric

[@LunkersTV]

That is amazing. I can't wait until it gets here. Thank you so much!

[@oldave100]

Thank you for the compliment. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make this for you and for what you've done for all Americans. It was an honor. I love your channel, Eric

[@oldave100]

Mike, the printer is an HP DesignJet Z3200ps. I'll show it on a episode soon. Thank you for your service as well buddy, Eric

[@frankjenkins2668]

Great job Eric. Love the military logos and his channel logo artwork. AWESOME!! I use the 3M 77 adhesive and regular copy paper. I only apply the glue to one side, press it on, let it stand a few minutes and carve. Easy removal for me. I have never had to use the mineral spirits to clean up the board.

[@oldave100]

Thank you Frank. It was fun and challenging at the same time. Have a Great Weekend my friend, Eric

[@pettyc1999]

I used the same product that you recommended and it worked great. Residue sanded off fine for me.

[@oldave100]

Good to hear, Thank you!!!

[@debraschultheis2515]

Love your videos and your friendly personality......keep up the good work...both you and your Dad.

[@danyodice1048]

Great job Eric I love your sign. You make everything look easy. Dave you got me nauseous today with your camera skills, lol have a great weekend.

[@oldave100]

Thank you Dan, Yea you got to have a strong stomach for this stuff, LOL. The new camera will be better.

[@FunWithGardening]

Love your videos, thanks for all the great info. A CIB is a Combat Infantry Badge, you can only get one if you were an infantryman in a combat zone.

[@oldave100]

Thank you. Yes Robert with LunkersTV is a great guy and a vet. It was an honor to make him a sign. If you've served, I Thank you as well, Eric

[@FunWithGardening]

Thanks, I did serve, 15 years as an Army Cavalry Scout.

[@garyzellner9990]

Thanks for the information on options for carving. Appreciate you all !!

[@oldave100]

You"re welcome Gary. Thank you

[@allanmclean6659]

Consider using some blue masking tape to rub over cut out letters, to pull the rest of the papaer carved through up and away. It works for me (I also use thin - 20 pound paper, so there is less paper to block the image, and pull away) Great detail on all of your videos; I've learned a lot. Also for some paper ou can use w spray of water to make it thinner, and make the paper softer to remove with a plastic spatula or guitar pick.

[@oldave100]

Thank you for watching and the suggestion Allan. I do it a little differently now. Thank you for watching, Eric

[@diver4625]

I will try this. Thanks. I do scroll saw work and spray adhesive pattern to wood also but when finished I spray with alcohol and the adhesive releases and dries quickly with no residue.

[@oldave100]

Thank you for watching.

[@mosespatron7572]

Eric Great job on the sign!!!!! Five dumb up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@oldave100]

Thank you Moses. Vicki calls me Dumb up all the time, LOL

[@fireantfishing]

Came over from Lunkers TV, awesome stuff!

[@oldave100]

Thank you. Appreciate you coming over, Eric

[@34813ctr]

Good job on the big sign - only wish I could do stuff like that.

[@oldave100]

Just practice buddy. That's all it takes. Thank you for the compliment, Eric

[@hughtempleton8640]

Fantastic idea thank you for sharing ❤️

[@oldave100]

Thanks Hugh! Keep checking throughout the channel though. A lot of our videos have been updated with new techniques we've found that work better. Most of the time now, we use the inkjet transfer method. Check out newsletter#230 and #359. Those are a couple videos on the transfer process we like.

[@highperformancebassboats]

Awesome tip!! Thank You

[@oldave100]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gerardoamaro2517]

Un saludo desde España Maestro ,por favor enseñar el tipo de Brocas que utiliza , gracias 👍👍

[@oldave100]

Aquí hay un enlace a un video que debería ayudar. Gracias por mirar y avíseme si tiene alguna otra pregunta, [e-mail] kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfUlqiPm7p2Z8k

[@kjcogan]

Eric, that doesn't look like your standard profile bit. is that a 1/2" shank?

[@oldave100]

It's one I've had for a few years but still pretty much the same. 1/4" shank.

[@suzisukikuki1508]

Is it your dad doing the camera work? Oh my goodness. Wonderful!

[@oldave100]

Yes I think dad is doing the camera work on this one. Thanks so much for watching, Eric

[@msee383]

Hi guys, great info with your videos. I am beginnning signs and would be grateful if you could advise a router and router bits, NOT TOO expensive pls a useful starter package. You may have done a video already but I've not come across it, apologies if you have.RegardsMArtin

[@oldave100]

Hi Martin, thank you for watching. We appreciate it. A great general purpose router if you're going to buy new is the Porter Cable 690LR or the Dewalt 618. You maybe able to find a good used router at pawn ships or on craigslist. For router bits I recommend the profile bit, the 60 degree v groove, and the 90 degree v groove. These router bits are all available on our website makeawoodsign.com. There are lots of other stuff available on the website as well. If you want to start with layout letters I recommend 1.5" set of clarendon they are on the website as well. Hope this helps. You can always email me directly as well. [e-mail]. Thank you again, Eric

[@befmx31]

Just wondering why you don't put links to the products you use in the video in the "show More" link at the bottom of the videos.

[@oldave100]

This was filmed over 3 years ago before I started doing that. We do it now. We have lots of our supplies on our website, www.makeawoodsign.com. If you have any other question please email me, [e-mail]. Thank you!!!

[@dnngskn62]

Nice tutorial. Really good info.

[@oldave100]

Thank you Donnie. Glad you liked it.

[@sandman2651]

hi eric good how to vid as for using vinyl sticky paper or gluing down your prints you can buy 14 single size sticky labels that can be printed on with normal inkjet printer and works really well

[@oldave100]

Thanks Mike, glad you liked it. I do have a better process I like lots better now with a laser printer. Just posted a couple videos on it in the last week. Thanks again for watching, Eric

[@sandman2651]

thanks so much for answering, i watched the video your saying about just thought i would throw this one in the mix for those like myself that cant afford a laser printer

[@9086011]

I posted this on #106 as well as here. You can save yourself glue and a mess with the glue if you read a method I have been using for quite a while. here it is...Hi Guys, been watching a lot of your videos as I want to try getting into the carving business. I'm watching your video using the backing from a sticker label sheet. I have found a cheaper and great way to transfer letters or patterns similar to what you're doing. I went out to the grocery store and bought freezer paper (about $7 per roll for 50 feet). It's beside the aluminum foil and cling wrap. The one I bought was made by Reynolds. Pull out some of the freezer paper (cut about 12 inches), get a sheet of heavy card stock 8 1/2 x 11 and cut two sheets at a time. Now get a hot iron and go over the dull side (not shiny side, it will stick to your iron), this will stop the paper from curling. Take one piece and place it into your printer. Go to your printer and go to set-up, click mirror image. Now go back and print. Whenever it comes out of printer your image will be backwards, take it to your wood project and rub it with your hand or fingers. Now your image is right side up ready for carving. Make sure you line it up real good, no room for error. The nice thing is, if you make a mistake, take your sander and get rid of the mess and start again. I usually mark a line on my wood where I want it to go. I then trim my paper at bottom with a ruler, draw a line and cut your paper. Mark your paper at bottom with a pen or fine marker (on opposite side) if the pen won't write on shiny side.So you can line up where you want to place it. It's real easy. By the way, some people use wax paper, I find that the freezer paper works best as it is thicker for going through the printer. Have fun. Chris Turner (Edmonton, Canada).

[@oldave100]

Thank you for your input, I appreciate it. I will check this process out, Eric

[@dale6805]

What type of bit are you using? I'm just getting into this and would like to have one.

[@oldave100]

I use several different bits depending on what I'm carving. Check out newsletters #38, 39, & 40. Maybe we'll show them on tomorrow morning's LTS

[@bobbob2153]

that's a really smart idea😊

[@oldave100]

Thank you Bob

[@johncoonradtjr.5141]

Excellent Job

[@oldave100]

Thank You John!!!

[@paintbox48]

Great video(s). Just a comment to be careful knife blade doesn't flick edges off lettering!

[@oldave100]

Good point. Learned that a long time ago, the hard way. Thank you, Eric

[@artadams6297]

use 3m photo spray it will will work better.

[@oldave100]

Thank you for the tip Art...

[@scottjgillishere]

Can you make the background around the letters smooth ? If so what would you use?

[@oldave100]

Yes I use the spiral upcut, it makes a great flat bottom.

[@scottjgillishere]

Thank you..do you have a video of that ?

[@scottjgillishere]

Also trying to find next video on cutting shapes

[@oldave100]

Try #274

[@oldave100]

Yes, several. Try Coffee & Questions 10/13/15, #142, and #322

[@dennisgodaire485]

Thank you, Eric

[@oldave100]

Thank you!!!

[@johncoonradtjr.5141]

How deep did you carve on the first pass 1/8” .

[@oldave100]

It would depend on how small the detail is. Probably on this one around 3/16"

[@pettyc1999]

Nice to know!

[@oldave100]

Happy to help...

[@alaneskandar]

Hi Dave, What depth did you use? Thanks!

[@oldave100]

It really depend on how detailed the work is and what bit. Plese email me and I can give you some videos where I go over that so you can see what I'm talking about, [e-mail] Thank you

[@butchmiller1498]

Water based ink over paint?

[@oldave100]

For my black spray I use Marsh Ink (oil based) or Rustolium Black Primer (again oil based).

[@butchmiller1498]

Dave, enjoy your informative videos. My question was as much a comment as question. The touch up segment of your presentation showed your usage of the Tombow Brush Pens which are a water-based ink over paint. Didn't appear to provide the coverage you were seeking as the ink ran off and failed to adhere to the paint drips. Thanks, keep up the excellent work.

[@jadjohnson815]

Sometimes I will cover the workpiece with painter's tape and then spray adhesive the paper to that. Makes it much easier to remove,

[@oldave100]

Yes, I started doing that several years ago.

[@moojo19661]

the bottom tab is Air Assault

[@oldave100]

Thank you John

[@befmx31]

What did you use to print the sniper logo?

[@oldave100]

We printed it on our inkjet printer. Found the logo on google.

[@oldave100]

We printed it on our inkjet printer. Found the logo on google.

[@DustanSutton]

I like to use packing taped over the paper.

[@oldave100]

If you're carving over paper, that definitely helps. But these days we prefer the inkjet transfer method

[@Markisuncfan]

Combat Infantryman Badge, Airborne, Air Assault. He is a good dude. I know of him and Justin both thru bass fishing as I am a fishing addict as well. LOL.

[@oldave100]

I love both Rob and Justin. They were both so gracious when I offered to make signs for them. Great guys and amazing fishermen and video makers. I LOVE to fish, just don't get to do it enough.... Thank you for watching!!!

[@Markisuncfan]

@@oldave100 you get out my way in NC one day I will take ya fishing.

[@timlist4173]

I tried carving thru paper, and it seems to gum up the bit.

[@oldave100]

Ya, I really don't like carving through paper. It's a pain in the butt

[@contessa.adella]

Your yellow lettering needs another coat while you’re at it. Video subject starts at 12:00

[@oldave100]

Good eye!

[@johnjohnoj6408]

I,m the same way, I hate to paint, I make outside benches, small swings, and coffee tables, and I tell every one I will not paint them.

[@oldave100]

Yep I hate it.... Sometimes I will still do it but not very often

[@denizcakmakoglu436]

Tebrikler

[@oldave100]

Thank you for watching....

[@brucepeter3409]

2nd CIB = Combat Infantry Badge 3rd = Air Borne 4th = Air Assault

[@oldave100]

Thank you Bruce.

[@zinoorr1056]

Sniper, Combat Infantry Badge, Airborne and Air Assault

[@oldave100]

Thank you...

[@dutch1800]

C.I.B = Combat Infantry Badge

[@oldave100]

Thank you....

[@teddyrivera4234]

CIB “ Combat Infantry Badge”

[@oldave100]

Thank you Teddy...

[@asaultlife604]

Airbourne, Air-Assault and Combat Infantryman Badge

[@oldave100]

Thank you, I'm honored that Rob at Lunkers TV shows my sign so much.

[@charliemarlenewuester5261]

Sniper combat infantryman's badge airborne and Air assault

[@oldave100]

Thank you!!!

[@teddyrivera4234]

CIB “ Combat Infantry Badge”

[@oldave100]

Thanks Teddy! I should've known that HAHA