Some Carvewright Signage (Pic heavy)

[Ken Massingale]

This was a commission from a local photographer.
The large sign is 2 sides, each side done seperately in order to attach them to the original sign.
The size is 48 by 47", material is 1/2" thick Extira, similiar to MDF but using phenolic resin as the binder, making it excellent for exterior use. I used high quality Sherwin Williams paint, which is recommended by Extira.

The small sign is also Extira, 2 1/2" thick pieces laminated together.

The original large sign that we replaced:

The pieces cut and carved:

Pieces joined:

Primed:

Painted:
The NK in the logo is Gold gilded.

The frame is rough pressure treated 4 by 4's so I had gaps between the signs and the frame. I used pieces of scrap Extira to make molding to go around the signs, hiding the gaps. I painted the frame since it was unpainted before.
(The sign frame is level, my camera wasn't)

And a small sign at the business entrance:

Thanks for looking.

 

[PChristy]

Ken Nice job on the sign and the painting - :icon_thum

 

[Mike Davis]

Not just a nice job but an outstanding job!

I am amazed at how well the seams come together, I can even see where the boards are joined. The lettering is perfect and very well chosen and placed.

Altogether a fantastic looking sign.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Beautiful sign ... pretty neat how you put it all together and got it up for display. Where did you buy that exterior MDF stuff?

 

[Ken Massingale]

Beautiful sign ... pretty neat how you put it all together and got it up for display. Where did you buy that exterior MDF stuff?

Thanks guys. This one was a bugger. LOML and I did it in the old 11 foot wide shop and I think that is what made her insist we get a new bigger shop.
Jeremy, just browse Extira.com and they have a link to distributors. There is one in Greenville SC so I'm sure there is one in Vharlotte.
Ken

 

[ScottM]

Ken that sign turned out just great. Do you make signs for a living or is this a side?

 

[Glennbear]

Nice work Ken, do you do your own gilding ? :wsmile:

 

[Ken Massingale]

Thanks.
Scott, it's absolutely part time. That was really the first real sign we've done, everything else has been small address signs and carvings of wildlife.

Glenn, I guess I do now!
That is a gilding kit from Michaels. The coating said it was for exterior and it has held up good for several months.

 

[toolman]

Ken your sign looks great! :icon_thum How do you like your Carvewright? I would love to get one.. :tool:

 

[Travis Porter]

WOW!!!!! That is IMPRESSIVE!!!!

How do you like the Carvewright? Seems you have the usage of it down very well.

 

[crokett]

How'd you get the paint on the letters so crisp and clean? I had somebody do a sign for my wife's business. He had the idea of applying adhesive shelf paper before he started carving and he carved through the paper. That way the paper acted as a mask for the paint.