Make A Hand Routed Wood Sign WITHOUT A CNC!

How to make a wood sign with just a router, no cnc machine needed! Ill also show you some kool Yakisugi burned wood techniques for a really unique look!
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[@stevejeffery4951]

That looks amazing. I definitely need to give that a go.

[@ron.v]

Beautiful job. Be sure and tell your customer to stick painters' tape across the back covering the hangers. Poke holes in the tape to mark the place for screws from which to hang the sign. Remove the tape, place it on the wall beneath a level for straightness and prepunched holes mark the exact spot to drive the hanging screws.

[@paulharmsen3187]

works like a charm

[@UniqueTouch]

For years now I have been wanting to do what you just did I just didn’t know what tools to use nor which type of wood to use and now… I can thank you Sir.. for this AWESOME TUTORIAL my brother!!! It’s hard to do these things when you live in an apartment… but now that you showed me how and what all I need.. I’m going to Lowe’s for wood and Harbor Freight for my Router!!!! Thanks Patriot DYI Great job!!!

[@JoseAdame-de8hp]

AMAZING WORK. I AM GOING TO TRY FOR SURE.

[@Stephtpatterson3]

That was so thoughtful of you! Your friend is lucky to have you! Excellent job!

[@gregdietz3590]

Very cool! I appreciate the carbon paper idea! FYI...a butane culinary torch (micro-torch) has a much finer flame tip to get into narrow areas and tight corners. I use one with "Sportula" grill spatulas to torch sports team logos into wood cutting and charcuterie boards. Harbor Freight has them for under $15 and they are refillable. Thanks for the video!

[@dalesmith7954]

Damn using the Sportula to torch logos is such a great idea! Thank you for mentioning it, I will definitely use that idea.

[@PrintermanBln]

to transfer the print to the wood can be easier! Print on a laserprinter the sign back-to-front, put ist downward on the wood and fix it with tape on one side. Now heat the paper with an plating iron und pull it up immediatly after plating, but be carefully. this is an amazing transfer!!!!

[@celticwoodworking8706]

I have been woodworking for , well , along time. You have amazing eye hand coordination. Great DIY video, as too many woodworkers lately are showing their project but not showing the details of getting it done. Keep up the good work.

[@ResinEssenceByCheri]

I use a keyhole router bit to make the hanger holes on the back. It just goes so well with the routered lettering. Lovely job! You did amazing 🫶🏻🇨🇦

[@ericgustin3386]

very nice. but it looked better and more authentic before you spray painted the letters. looked like it would if it was actually branded with an iron. when you painted it, it just looked recessed. its still nice, but the imperfect edges of the hot iron branding made it look way better imho.

[@davidmiller8727]

Very nice sign and descriptive video. I've been on the fence on considering to purchase a CNC, but this technique is within my realm and I already have all these tools, plus much cheaper. Thank you

[@elmoblatch9787]

I usually skip the carbon tracing and just blast through the paper. I like the idea of blackening with the torch for that texture. I usually do the black paint, but the combination works well. Nice. I agree that the spray is easier, but it's more expensive. Gorgeous sign.

[@sosteve9113]

Possibly way to go as well

[@user-yj6wc9ng2z]

Beautiful work! Your video was so pleasant to watch. I’ve always done simple projects just for family and friends gifts, but the live-edge projects are intriguing…will definitely have to give it a try! Being 80 and a great grandma doesn’t keep me out of the shop!

[@earlclaus1518]

Awesome video! If anyone's waiting on your CNC router build to be finished, you can also use a projector for your wood templates. I use this technique for murals. 1. Create your design on a computer using The Gimp. Udemy has classes on how to use it. 2. Connect the computer to a projector. An old used one is fine as long as you can get a crisp image in focus.. 3. Project the design directly onto the wood. In your design, have 3 dots in a right-triangular form about the image to act as registration marks. 4. Trace the design with a pencil or chalk. Trace the registration marks FIRST, onto the surface. Whenever you set back up the rig for multiple design sessions, you can use these registration marks to line up angles, focus, and distance of the projected image. This skips the need for paper or toner, and you can easily adjust the size and focus of the design. It's a neat workaround until your CNC is up and running. 5. Painting. If your projected image is in color, you can create your design in the actual colors you have on hand on your paint bench/shelf. Then, you can project the image and use your favorite paints and paint brushes to paint your carved image. From my point of view this is no different than then murals I used to do. I am totally looking forward to using this technique when we make signs for Happy House Homestead.

[@fearghalbergal9039]

Great idea with the projector Earl, but I'd use Inkscape (free open source) it's vector graphic software like Adobe Illustrator. Gimp would be more like photoshop.

[@KE4YAL]

Great job I have tried that many times I could never master it I had friends that were great at it I appreciate those skills Thanks for sharing it looks amazing

[@michaellukeman697]

😮 Just…WOW! You made something that looked intimidating at first to even consider into something that is amazing! Thanks for the tips and the info!

[@vegetarianhunterable]

This turned out great. And because it's handmade, it's one-of-a-kind: unlike CNC productions.

[@petenelson8136]

Well done, it came out looking really nice and live the burned letters, especially seeing as how it's going to a BBQ business.

[@mjkane217]

Looks fantastic and somewhat easy to accomplish. Thank you for the info. One suggestion…. The shellac in the yellow can has wax in it. If you can find the same brand in a red ( or pinkish) can… that is wax free. Not sure the big box stores will have it though.

[@markb7067]

The barked edge reminds me of beef bark on a brisket. Fantastic job!

[@DadHusbandRealtor]

Really great technique and craftmanship. Well done!

[@SecFrmDaCreek82]

That burn trick was TOO DOPE!!!🔥🔥🔥Nice Work Man.👌🏽

[@jcv200597]

Amazing job! I have the same router. Very much inspired to do something similar! Thanks for sharing!

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Great looking sign. When you started burning the lettering in I was thinking you were really about t mess it up. lol. I like the look of the bark left on the edges. Wood signs done by hand with a router in my opinion beat those done by a machine. Slight imperfections make for a more natural look and have more soul and heart. Only thing I might have done differently is using a jig saw cut some random shapes on the ends of the sign and burned the edges in a bit. Maybe make it look like it was just and old board that had been out in the weather for a while and some the wood had rotted off at the ends. Wouldn't really have made it any better, just what I might have done.

[@urg0ogame846]

You can say what you want but It's all about routing skill. Good job !

[@swcheshier61]

Man! I really enjoyed this video and the sign looks incredible. I’m subscribing.

[@PatriotDIY]

Thanks!

[@cassiejo0012]

Absolutely gorgeous oh my goodness. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@eddiehinson4575]

Great job, I will have to study your technique and try it out and make some signs or plaques for some of my Vietnam buddies. I have the design in my head, just getting onto the wood is the project Thanks again

[@PatriotDIY]

Have fun and good luck

[@EvermoreCreations]

The sign turned out Great !!!! Love it !!!! Thanks for sharing !!!!!

[@rodphend5908]

You did a excellent job ! Looks like it was done on a cnc . You the man !

[@Sebastopolmark]

That's a GREAT project. It would also be a wonderful epoxy project too. Thanks for sharing! !! !!!

[@noelv1976]

You earned a sub with this!

[@scottyhighlander6321]

I use this burn technique a lot and if you wire brush the char after it accentuates the grain pattern, try it

[@donrig13]

Likely the best video i've seen on the subject so far. Answered every question I had. Thanks!!

[@trentwinston2914]

Thank You. I had never really thought about making signs before I watched this video. I don't have a CNC. Now, sign-making might become my thing. As I do it, I may, one day, get a CNC Machine. If I find a Niche. I also subscribed and hit the bell so I'll get your future videos.

[@shaboo2]

WHAAAAT??? NO CNC???! You are my new HERO, sir!

[@donaldlemoine3032]

Absolutely Beautiful! I love this technique.

[@efrenmoreno7706]

You're an artist in My BOOK

[@devojohnston420]

Amazing! And beautifully done! Thanks for sharing!

[@niccolealdrich4890]

Turned out awesome! I'll be saving for my cnc- my hands can't take using a router. Great work 👏!

[@danielcortesrod]

That was awesome, i need to do something like that to give it to my dad.

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

DUDE!!! That turned out SO COOL!!! You had to really have a steady hand with that router though! The burn finish was great!

[@FredFloresca]

Beautiful workmanship!!! Thanks for sharing this experience!

[@Moes_Adventures]

Excellent work, this video earned you a subscription.

[@MadMonk67]

That's really cool. I would have loved to see it in it's final place.

[@thegoodfight365]

Great job. Thanks for sharing your work.👍🏾

[@FR-sr9sy]

Beautiful job! Wow, glad I found this channel!

[@kelvindawe5123]

That's a lovely job made all the better to do when you have such a lovely piece of wood to start with keep it up.

[@simondalzell5635]

Looks Brilliant. Great Job. Your friend will be delighted.

[@coplock6689]

Great video. I'd like to try it, but a little nervous. I think the black satin looks just as good as the burned parts

[@williamryan1984]

Excellent. Greetings from Ireland. Happy Christmas

[@ProfessorVector]

Wow very nice job. I have a CNC but I am very impressed with the finish! Thanks.

[@davidharvey5672]

Nice job. I like the engraving bits to get the outline right. Thanks

[@RotaryOrNothing]

Awesome job! I really love routing, I need more practice though. I like the transfer paper idea! I never thought of that. I've literally been hand drawing lol

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

OK Thankyou --I live in C Africa -- no router /printer --but many huge trees --we use home made chisels !

[@terryclay6668]

Very nice job. I will repeat that system. I'm going to try some carbon paper, simply because I have some. Thanks again, great video.👍

[@louispalacios2379]

Great job looks beautiful. Thanks getting back to wood working n love ur ideas thanks again for detail work n wording. LP

[@claudeelliott3993]

Very nice!! Came out beautiful. Great video. Thank you.

[@BigGeneralTSO]

So awesome man. Picked up my router tonight

[@iguesi]

AWESOME LOOK! Wow what a great sign!

[@laff000]

There are butane fueled torches that have pencil thin flames that could give you more control and detail in those crucial areas.

[@davidnewton672]

Great job, it looks fantastic!

[@Thedragoncalls]

Great.. now we have our next project for our entryway.

[@Grampiswoodshop]

Great Job!! I'll make a sign this way for my workshop!!

[@PatriotDIY]

Awesome!! Go for it!

[@IkiOmakaseGuestService]

Beautiful work! May I ask how you affix the slab to the wall? The anchors are very nice. 👍

[@pontoonlifeforever]

Thank you so glad I found this. My project for this weekend!

[@vivianac1592]

Excelente trabajo. Gracias por compartir.

[@thomaschandler4831]

Absolutely beautiful work brother 🏆

[@psyick9543]

Awesome I’m going to give this a go thanks for the tips

[@RuneCarverLLC]

😳 Excellent work, very nice looking! 👍👍👍

[@mattedwards4533]

Very nice job! You really thought out how to procede. KUDOS TO YOU!

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Lovely job! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@lesd2633]

Try using a kitchen chef torch for detailed areas

[@batchrocketproject4720]

Fantastic job 👍

[@Thewoodshed85]

Came out great! Well done.

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

Excellent job. Very steady hand.Dec 24 at 2029 Merry Christmas

[@randywood4782]

Good job I like well done 😊

[@olf777f]

wonderful job

[@marklittlejohn1457]

An excellent idea looks amazing thankyou for the tips and video

[@Todjcam]

Came out looking awesome! 👍🏻

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

That is a great job --well done --essential to have a router and printer/?? Cannot be done the old fashioned way (chisels)

[@PatriotDIY]

It could be done with chisels, quite a bit more difficult

[@326656]

Definitely going to try this Great video, very informative Thank you much... Cheers

[@garyostrander2507]

SUPER COOL & LOOKS AMAZING

[@drowization]

Nice job, well done....

[@beemanrunning977]

Awesome job! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jefffisher1297]

Beautiful.

[@Spain42]

It’s beautiful!! Thank you!

[@allcleanenterpise]

Really cool project appreciate the tips

[@skipanardoross6805]

Great work.

[@eldonbeyea393]

Hey good job nothing to fancy but a nice project ,well done man

[@lasermarkingguy530]

Brilliant! Thank you I will try this.

[@faronjohnson3478]

Awesome job and thanks for sharing!

[@scottromero2091]

Very Nice. You earned that thumbs up. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelcarroll4330]

Super piece of work👏👏👏

[@mariajoseguadron7292]

🎉tnks for share! Beautiful work!

[@ShedOfDreams]

working once for a professional sign maker, I would recommend all makers to add a couple of xoats of wood treatment before varnishing, it protects against mould and wood loving critters.

[@mccullochneil]

WOW!!! Amazing job

[@carmenfernandez9263]

Excelente trabajo!!!

[@itawad]

Great work, amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@mjjjf61]

Great job