Carved sign

[woodArtz]

Hi folks,
I have a friend who is looking for a custom wooden sign. I think the design is what you'd call relief carving where the letters are raised above the background. He is looking for something in the 18" x 24" range. I can get more details if necessary. Please PM me if you are interested or know of someone in the area that can do the work.

Thanks,
Bob

[poppop]

JEREMY
I want to carve a sign for the entrance to our church. Do you suggest just drawing the letters and then carefully routing them out or should i cut a template of the letters first tthanks poppop

[WoodWrangler]

Originally Posted by poppop

JEREMY
I want to carve a sign for the entrance to our church. Do you suggest just drawing the letters and then carefully routing them out or should i cut a template of the letters first tthanks poppop

Hi Don

I used a computer to design the signs I've done, then just print them to actual size (which is multiple sheets of paper). I tape them together, then use carbon paper to trace them onto the "to be" sign. From there I take my plunge router with a custom, extra large, clear, acrylic base and carefully route it out. Set the depth and use a depth lock to keep it consistent. I don't think you'll need to template the letters first ... unless you want something that looks more "perfect" as if a computer created it from start to finish. Hope that helps!

[poppop]

thanks much. I'll give it a go