Woodworking: How to make a Camping Sign

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In this video I make a camping sign... you know... the kind of sign you hang up when you go camping!
Special Thanks to Doug Neiner from "DN Handcrafted" for designing the title sequence. Go check out his awesome channel @ / dnhandcrafted

[@slowdaze]

This channel is quickly becoming my favorite thing about youtube. Thank you so much for sharing your projects and humor, you never fail to make me laugh and I learn something new from each of your videos.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, slowdaze! It's comments like this that keep me going! :)

[@weston0614]

Fisher's Shop .... Ditto what slowdaze said!!

[@hansborgdesing]

Fisher's Shop More ditto :-D

[@LarryLeesBees]

Ditto on the dittoing ditto... From the department of redundancy department... 🤣

[@BostLabs]

Thanks for the router tip on carving. That is super helpful as my penmanship is as good as the helmsman of the Titanic on avoiding Icebergs.

[@bubberiffic]

You made that sign for my Honors Algebra II teacher LOL. Keep up the good work!

[@wayneduncan5656]

Very creative, and I love the out-takes with the dog . . .

[@FishersShop]

Thanks

[@TheWoodYogi]

Very nice :) It looks great and it should last for years ॐ

[@alanplummer]

Another great video with excellent technique on sign making without CNC. Thanks, Drew!

[@FishersShop]

My pleasure! Thanks Alan! 😀

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐Really cool sign and thanks for demonstrating that if can still be done without the assistance of Skynet. The added touch of giving it that "rustic" look was a great touch. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[@FishersShop]

You're very welcome!

[@chadstranaghan2599]

Thank you for all the great videos

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Chad

[@sapelesteve]

Great work, love the way that sign turned out! Never would have thought about using that type of bit to carve with. Thanks!!

[@thyrus16]

Clicked because I thought the title said campaign sign and I was like "This would be perfect for dungeons and dragons". Stayed for the entertainment!

[@craigmaddison8254]

Looks great. Love the out takes too.

[@123024119]

Really like the end product, thanks for sharing!

[@belindamanning9851]

Great sign. No doubt your friend was happy. Love the outtakes and the puppy.

[@n3lud]

Really enjoyed this video! I might attempt making one of these signs. Love how you finished the edges to give it a rustic look!

[@jbb5470]

Nice job. I will have to give this type of carving a try. Thank you for sharing

[@MichaelCoghill88]

Great video and project as always!

[@eo1scwmwf]

Always love your commentary.

[@JusBidniss]

Loving the 'brb' shirt! 👍

[@harryiom9397]

Another top quality video! And an amazing product at the end of it!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Harry! :)

[@pamhoven]

That looks great!

[@myself9128]

Love the humour, nice edge on other channels 😂

[@matthewrusso1350]

Drew, you are absolutely my favorite creator! Your humor is so awesome, and what you did to create that sign was awesome. I have never thought about using a trim router in place of a CNC machine but you did it and totally demystified it for us all. Thank you so much for again sharing a hilarious and informative video!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much, Matt!! 😀👍

[@MyEvolutionFX]

Really nice!

[@opasworkshop8373]

Great Project Drew turned out awesome!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks! :)

[@ChristopherPowell7]

That is awesome!

[@TheOomgosh]

Perfect timing! I was going to pick up that router today with my hard earned Christmas gift cards and finish up a sign I am working on. Planning on the exact same process. Turned out great!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Adam!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Turned out great! I wouldn’t have known what that was either. When you had the blank stare, I did too. Ha. I really like the edge treatments you did.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Bruce! Glad you liked it!

[@markduggan3451]

Nice one, I'm hoping to do a few signs for my son's wedding, so that video helped.

[@CasualDIY]

Great video! Wonderful inspiration for some future projects, thanks for posting!

[@FishersShop]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching/commenting! :)

[@MontclairsLair]

Nice job! Turned out great!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Monty! :)

[@Vmay]

A camping sign?! Another great video thou. Funny as always.

[@DNHandcrafted]

Wow man! That’s awesome! I wouldn’t have even attempted that, but I might now. Great job and awesome video!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Doug! :)

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

I honestly just watched your video so I could laugh. It worked 😬😊. You're humor never fails. The build was a bonus that turned out really.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks Janie! :)

[@practicallyIndependent]

That sign came out great Drew! I've never heard of a camping sign either, that's an interesting idea. Happy New Year to you and your family

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Mike! Happy New Year to you and your family as well!

[@markg8972]

love the gumshoe type narration like @slowdaze said in the comment under mine this is becoming one of if not the favourite channel of mine thank you for sharing your wood skills and your humour with everyone who lives in your monitor:)

[@Kellerwerkstatt]

Looks really good! Especially the angle grinder did wonders achieving the rustic look. Two Thumbs up!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Keller! :)

[@Kellerwerkstatt]

My name is Daniel ;-) "Kellerwerkstatt" translates to "basement workshop" Sorry for the confusion ;-)

[@ibdrummin82]

Excellent video and awesome project. might have to have you make one for me as My wife and I will be hitting the road for at least a year. Need a "shingle" to hang when we stop. As always, I love the shirt. Keep up the great videos and humor. God Bless!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much, Spencer!

[@jimbolton2513]

commentary is very humorous as usual - good video- Happy New Year

[@FishersShop]

And to you too, Jim! Thanks!

[@jlathem56]

Really enjoyed the video. I have watch it several times over the years and enjoyed it every time. Thanks for sharing it. Oh yeah, I enjoy your channel too. Just haven't spoke up about it until now I guess.

[@FishersShop]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ray-uf6ir]

I found your video on the band saw love your humor definitely my type 😂😂 your projects well explained and fun can't believe I just found your channel New sub keep them up 😁😁😁

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Raymond!

[@katherinecarroll3706]

That looks really good.......

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Katherine!

[@jimsjacob]

Gotta do that! I got a 5er that we take out from time to time.

[@jeffeberl12]

Great work. If you have some FOMO about the robot apocalypse, you should check out the MPCNC. It's great for tinkerers and it would crush that lettering. I think there's someone who's about to figure out a good way to combine hand tools, power tools and CNC in a great workflow.

[@craigpereira6381]

Nice

[@timberdish]

Great job! I'm sure your friend was very happy with her sign. (Not sure I've ever encountered a camping sign but hey, if I do, I'll know what it's all about now, lol) :-D Thanks!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, yeah I had no idea what it was either! Thanks, Matt!

[@krizo96]

Turned out really good, love the aged look. Don't know if you ever tried woodburning/pyrography but it looks a really nice and it's a lot more precise than a router - think it would have been perfect for a project like this.

[@FishersShop]

I recently bought a wood burning set but haven't gotten into it just yet. I'm looking forward to it though!

[@PathinAZ]

After having made quite a few signs, ,some things that made it easier for me. (maybe you're already aware). On soft pourous woods like pine, sanding sealer first will stop the bleeding. Also, if there's any intricate lines to 'rout, (only on a laser printer) printing it in mirror image, then ink side down on the wood and secure it. saturate the paper (where there's print) with lacquer thinner (will evap quickly) and rub in with a rounded side of wood or plastic. This will leave a very decent image on the wood to follow with the router. Hope this helped someone. :) Your sign came out REALLY nice!

[@FishersShop]

Great tips! Thanks!

[@MitchellDeitrich]

Nice work!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Mitch!

[@benwallace6542]

The sign turned out great.

[@terristroh3965]

I'm only liking this for the dog. Just kidding, it's an excellent project!

[@barryroberts6470]

Nice sign, i was going to mention that using an angle grinder helps with that rustic look, but there you are already using it and there i was thinking i was a smart arse ha ha ha. Joking aside keep up these great builds and videos you are doing. All the best to you and your family for 2018. Barry (ENG)

[@FishersShop]

I beat ya to it, Barry! As always, thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@robertherzog2087]

Try coating the board with sanding sealer before sanding and applying the stencil to help stop the paint bleeding.

[@chrisjohnson8291]

Love the sign, I camp some, so I think I will make one. Also, love the dog at the end. What kind is it?

[@FishersShop]

Shop Buddy #2 is a Shih Tzu Maltese. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnColgan.]

You caught me right at the start when you said "A Friend" You mean you have 1 that you've NOT pinched house/garden wood bits from?

[@scwyldspirit]

When I built the desk for my office I used spar varnish on the top and cabinets just in case I spill my coffee

[@josephauld6565]

Nice work... how much that cost? 200.00?

[@jimhester2004]

Drew........even though I've done some sign carving, I still picked up a couple of good tips here. You're right about how to best grip the router. I added this base to mine:: www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=6&product_id=93 But you could easily make one yourself, or even add handles to your existing base plate if there's enough room. It really helps A LOT! Your first sign looks a lot better than the ones I'm doing after some experience. Well Done.. That''s a good tip about feeding a scrap 2 x 4 ahead and behind the board you're thickness planing. I'll remember that. Even if one of your projects isn't my cup of tea, I still watch your videos all the way through because you're so entertaining. I hope you make more of them. Thanks.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks for the tip, Jim!

[@deckdriver]

"Wandering around in the dark looking for a place to pee..." You are doing it wrong! You are a man, the world is your urinal!

[@tomt9543]

A couple years ago, I was reading a story by a lady recounting her hike of the Appalachian trail. One day, feeling a poop coming on, and following Leave No Trace guidelines, she walked 200’ from the trail, downhill, and started preparing. Just as the blessed event had started, a hiker greeted her from less than 10’ away! Turns out the trail made a 180 degree turn as it descended the mountain, and she had essentially taken a 200’ shortcut to poop right beside the trail she tried not to poop beside! Ha!

[@pyh1my51]

At 0:38 you look like you are in incredible amount of pain. That been said, your videos are very much fun to watch 👌

[@DieCastoms]

You know, I had to laugh at 4:50 when you start adding imperfections to make the sign look rugged and old .. since you started the project with rugged and old boards but then sawed or planed off anything that looked rugged, or old ...

[@FishersShop]

Haha... yup

[@patb9375]

I saw what a bear paw with claws does to a bathroom door at a campsite and realized I would never use a tent in bear country again. Bears are not attacking the signs just trying to get them down to take back to their cave.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Your neighbor did not a 2x10? 🤣🛫

[@ericsnell9504]

Camping sign?!?! If anyone could see my sign, I'm not deep enough into the woods. I guess that's why I've never seen one!

[@donvanco3078]

lol - dude - doesn't your chair lower??

[@ShopSDB]

The horror when you remove the tape and the paint is everywhere where it is not supposed to be :-)

[@FishersShop]

I know right?? I practiced on a test piece and it came out perfect. Then I switched to a different brand of paint but didn't think it would matter. Apparently it did. Good thing it cleaned up ok. Thanks for watching!

[@BanjoNoob2]

The whole forest is a place to pee!