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@srenlauritzen7457 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shearing. Im Danish, living in Sweden, and more or less newer used my hands in the shop. Recovering after a bad traffic accident, life have changed, and now im using -or trying to, hours with my hands. Now i can turn wood, build small project’s for the garden, and now -after watching you, purchased a Makita Router.. will try today to make a sign for the wifes greenhouse.. Thanks for your relaxed way to present /teach ..💚 Kind regards Søren..

@oldave100 3 жыл бұрын

Happy you found us and are enjoying our videos. Thanks so much for watching and the wonderful comments. Pease let me know if I can answer any questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@ernavill3261 4 жыл бұрын

Omg! Finally a woodworking video where they dull the tool sound. My girlfriend thanks you :) she hates it when I watch woodworking videos without headphones because of the tool sounds. I can't say I blame her.

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

I try to do that when I remember to. I'm kind of known for not much editing. Most of my videos are pretty rough, not professional at all.... Guess we try to make it up in volume and quality information... Just our style. Thanks again for watching, Eric

@emilkiyak2344 5 жыл бұрын

when i first started carving signs i bought clarion letters and i was having a tough time doing it . they did not look like your signs .so i went over to fatty font and it made it a lot easier and the signs looked pretty good . i now carve most of my signs using the bookman font . i like the way they look and it is a little easier to carve . another great demo.looking foreword to friday's video .

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice, Thank you buddy. Looks forward to talking with you on Friday.

@Branchtokio 4 жыл бұрын

What kind Of bit You use For this letters? Thank You

@cruisin4jesus 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Thank You I am learning the inset letters now... Thank You for explaining so well...

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help....

@JimmyKoKo2 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your videos. Learning on every one.

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jim, Thank You for watching!!!

@mtbhighlands 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just done one sign and about to start my second - you’re so freakin accurate - like a human cnc…

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, Thanks so much for the compliments. If I can answer any questions for you please let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@terryevans146 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. Just starting to learn how to carve with a router

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terry!!! If I can answer any questions for you please email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com. I'm happy to help however I can.

@stringy126 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for that. Great little video.

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roger!!!

@andre1987eph 2 жыл бұрын

5:50 I like this spray demo. I’ve been doing it wrong 👍 using way too much spray paint

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Thank you for watching

@dennisgodaire485 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eric

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis.....

@patrickcostelo6560 5 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed by your accuracy. This is probably the most skilled letter routing I’ve seen. We’re you letting the router base float a bit to control the depth? Cuz I thought the base wasn’t touching the wood. Also, what bit do you recommend for Arial in all caps, which has defined 45-degree corners at the ends of the letters? I’m a beginner and badly need guidance :D

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patrick, I am humbled by your compliments. To answr your question directly the font doesn't matter as much as the size of the letter. By your question I'm assuming you're talking about inset letters. If so I wouldn't worry to much about having super sharp inside corners. I you are you can use a the small detail carving liner to get into the tight corners and then go back and carve the rest with maybe the profile bit if that appropriate for the size of letters you're carving. Hope this makes sense. You can always email me directly if I need to clarify this for you. eric@makeawoodsign.com.

@Valeszable 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm new to wood carving. I really enjoy watching your videos! The SC50 bits that you use...I notices that they come in in different degree. Which one do you use? I was thinking the 11 or 20 degree, but does it even matter??

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, happy you're enjoying the videos. I actually don't use the SC-50 anymore. I found something much better called the Carving Liner. I show all the bits on a recent video #406. Here's a link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqyhmNiKy7unYZs.html If you have any other questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thanks again for watching!!!

@charliemarlenewuester5261 5 жыл бұрын

Since moving into the new house I am finally trying to get my bench setup I want to try to switch to doing my own layout and printing and was wondering if you could direct me to the easiest program to use I know I've seen your video on rapid resizer is that the easiest one or just one that you recommend

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

We also use corel draw which we like, however it can be expensive. Inkscape is a free software that has lots of the same kind of features and works good. You should be able to find lots of videos on YT. Jonathon Whittaker just posted one. Here's the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbiFrcur2b2dYY0.html Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric

@bobbydelaura 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Dave where can I find the plate plexiglass guide you are using with the two handles to hold on to while manuvering the router I have a Makita RT0701C router

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, we make them and sell them on our website. Here's a link to the acrylic base plates page. We have one that fits your router www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=6 If you have any other questions you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com Thank you...

@mstoltz 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Buddy !! Was that Spruce that you carved ? I know we talked about it , here in Sweden i use spruce all the time. So... how do you like carving spruce ? Have a nice day my friend ! / Morgan Stoltz, Sweden

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Actually it's aspen. Don't know how similar they are. I do like the way it carves though. Hope you and the family are well. Take care buddy...

@RS-cj3pn Жыл бұрын

Awesome Eric and thank you for the demo🙏. What RPM do you set for the profile bits while cutting fonts ?

@oldave100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy! So I never adjust the RPM's on m routers, with the exception of using my router sled to surface a board. For all my sign carving, I keep my routers at maximum RPM's.

@georgesmart239 5 жыл бұрын

Great video explanation Eric. I finished my first 1/2" letter test run. I did a simple quote I found on Google images. At a distance, it looked fine. However, at close inspection, my lines were a bit uneven on certain letters. I discovered my biggest problem was when I "re-traced" my lines. I see you run the bit back thru your cut to clean out debris or make touch up's. When I do it, I tend to cut more on one side of the line due to the little resistance I assume. I also tend to pick up speed when cutting when I should slow it down. I will keep at it. Thanks for all your video's and great router bits.

@keithburge9664 5 жыл бұрын

Same here i try not to retrace or when i get off a line i tent to make it worse trying to fix it. I see Eric do it all the time and he makes it look so easy.

@sandrahinde3372 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to using the router. I'm wanting to learn to make the letters on signs and logs. For logs I'd like them 3D looking. For signs would like contemporary (reg) look. My question is.....how do you see where you are routing in the template. Do I need to change my plate to a see thru one? Any tips for a newbie......

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sandra, hope this was helpful. I just look through the hole in the side of the housing. It's not absolutely necessary, but It does help to have a clear base plate. Please email me directly if I can answer any other questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com.

@johnvega3791 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips on how to put a designs on ebony or just some other dark already stained wood? Some of the designs I do have such fine lines that I can’t really cut them out into stencils. So currently I lay the print out on the wood and tape up all the edges to secure the paper in place and then go REALLY slow with a dremel and trace the outline. I remove the paper and then try to fill in everything with the dremel or with a router. Know of an easier route?

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

I like the freezer paper transfer method. I've done several video on this. Check out #310. I also did it on mahogony on #385. Also #365 was a combo of white poplar and black walnut. If you have any other question email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com.

@markb8954 2 жыл бұрын

On dark wood, you could spray white paint.

@mange2 4 жыл бұрын

The term profile bit means something completely different in the UK. Its like a bit you use to profile edges. Has anyone any ideas what the UK equivalent is to the US profile bit?

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the confusion. It means something totally different here in the US as well. This "Profile Bit" bit that we use my father Dave designed over 40 years ago. He named it our profile bit because of what we use it for. So that is our name for it. There are other companies that have taken his design (long story) and sell it under their own part number. We also sell them on our website makeawoodsign.com as well. If you have an other questions please let me know eric@makeawoodsign.com

@paulstrange6654 2 жыл бұрын

Hi firstly I have to say I love your work. Im hope you can help me, Im making a box for my daughters wedding and she ask me carve a rose The problem I have is out lining it is fine but when I remove the wood so the rose looks inverted It looks very scratchy, Not sure why this is happening I hope iv explained this ok. Thanks

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, it's really tough to say exactly why that's happening because it could be a number of different things, but if you could take a picture and email it to me at ryanwithdavesigns@gmail.com I can get a better idea of exactly what's going on and we can get it figured out.

@bertmoss4205 4 жыл бұрын

hi the router bit you use for going round the letters can you tell me the proper name for it as i have tried to purchase one but cant seem to find anywhere am in scotland

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

It's made by Amana, part number 45628. You can buy them thru us. Send an email to vickiwithdavesigns@gmail.com and she can set you up a special listing on ebay and send you the link.

@aedrianum 4 жыл бұрын

"Aún ríe", seguramente es casualidad pero tiene un muy buen significado.

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching....

@scrapple8741 2 жыл бұрын

For 1" 1/2" letters inset letters what type of bit would you suggest. Also would you suggest epoxy for those letters

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the font, either the 60 degree or the profile. If you have any other questions you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@karenfal8448 5 жыл бұрын

Is 1.5 hp router strong enough to route letters and do a decorative edge?

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...

@rogersalgado10 4 жыл бұрын

hello i wish i could be able to inform some link to buy these cutters and which models to use and if u can post here the pictures of the cutters in the comment. thanks

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, here's a link to a video I did with all our cutters and how I use them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqyhmNiKy7unYZs.html For people in the USA we have them all for sale on our website www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/ If you are international please email vickiwithdavesigns@gmail.com and she will help you through the international ordering process. If you have any other questions please email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com Thanks so much for watching...

@rogersalgado10 4 жыл бұрын

@@oldave100 thank you Very mucho follow your vídeos gere in brazil

@MrShamrock56 4 жыл бұрын

What depth should I cut at for letters of around 15 to 20 mm high

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

1/4"

@pipjarvis9776 2 жыл бұрын

Good video to see do you sell your fonts to England

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pip. Yes we're now set up to sell almost all our products around the world thru eBay global program. Our eBay Store Link: www.ebay.com/usr/oldave100?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

@kevinfarley2422 5 жыл бұрын

The first time I touched a piece of walnut with my profile bit (foos,) the tip broke (about an eighth inch) , can I regrind this or is it trash? Also, what did I do wrong? I've ordered one of your rigid bases through Amazon.

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

I think these are solid carbide. The only way you can grind them would be if you have a diamond wheel on your bench grinder. Don't know what you did wrong. I need more information to be able to figure that out. If you want to send more info with pic's I will try to help however I can. eric@makeawoodsign.com

@kevinfarley2422 5 жыл бұрын

@@oldave100 I just figured it out, I mistakenly had the liner in and too far out. Oops.

@kevinfarley2422 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply.

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

@zunnunmishri5585 3 жыл бұрын

Good

@oldave100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Red_right_hand1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny!!!

@brucebonkowski3037 4 жыл бұрын

why do you primer can you use semi gloss or gloss I feel it plugs up the sandpaper

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

I actually find the opposite is true. Semi gloss and gloss load the sandpaper allot more than flat or matte finish. Even more important for me is the the gloss and semi gloss bleed into the grain of the board. I've done many videos on this issue. If you want to email me directly I can send you links. eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching...

@brucebonkowski3037 4 жыл бұрын

@@oldave100 brucebonkowski61@gmail.com

@billpozun5336 Жыл бұрын

Can you please resend me what kind of glass you wear for close up work

@oldave100 Жыл бұрын

Here's a link to the magnifiers I wear amzn.to/3RQ0uZa

@billpozun5336 Жыл бұрын

Thanks your a great guy

@oldave100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill ❤

@jamesbragg5135 11 ай бұрын

What bit do I need for bigger size letters? Like 4”

@oldave100 11 ай бұрын

It depends on if you want to do inset (black lettering) or outset (wood lettering with black background) For inset 4" letters, you can use the 90 degree for the whole thing. For outset, you'll want the profile bit to get your outline, the the 90 degree to do your cleanup. You can find everything you need right here makeawoodsign.com/collections/router-bits Feel free to email me ryan@makeawoodsign.com if you have anymore questions.

@josephauld6565 2 жыл бұрын

What grit on your belt sander you use?

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

I don't use sanding belts anymore. When I did I used 40 or 50 grit for my first sand and 80 or 120 for my finish sand. Now and I use disc and random orbital sanders now. Here's what I use now kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJiHZNxqzLCynKc.html Let me know if you have any other questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@josephauld6565 2 жыл бұрын

@@oldave100 thanks

@casper7784 3 жыл бұрын

What router would you recommend for the beginner? Thanks

@oldave100 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the modified Dewalt DWP611. However I think the Ridgid R2401 or the Bauer trim router from Harbor freight are both good choices as well. Thank You for watching and please let me know if you have any other questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@casper7784 3 жыл бұрын

@@oldave100 Thanks , I just checked Home Depot site and they have a special buy for the Rigid router and you get a Rigid palm sander for $99.00 , done deal ! Thanks again will be ordering some bits , a baseplate and stencils probably don’t want to go to small on the stencils !

@johncoonradtjr.5141 3 жыл бұрын

Is Teak Wood good for Carving

@oldave100 3 жыл бұрын

Teak can have sand in it which can cause the router bits to dull or even chip.

@kennyg6482 5 жыл бұрын

The small letters are difficult. I've tried them and end up sanding too much away.

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Takes a while to get the hang of them. Thank you for watching and the feedback

@ronaldpoddig6188 5 жыл бұрын

Why are you not putting the router base on the wood?

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

I normally do, but sometimes when I have fine lines it's easier to do it this way.

@LISA-vr7yz 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase these letters?

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy these letters and a whole lot more on our website www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/ We make many different fonts and sizes, plus templates, router bits and more.

@christopherbowman8396 10 ай бұрын

How do you keep your router sliding so smooth? Mine tends to get sticky

@oldave100 10 ай бұрын

We use paste wax on the base.

@christopherbowman8396 10 ай бұрын

Wax paste? Or rub wax on the base...I'm just getting started. Ordered my first set of v cutters and profile bits. I'll have to do that to my plunge router

@oldave100 10 ай бұрын

Ya, it's wax paste. We rub it on the base of our router. It would probably work on a plunge base, but we don't really care for using plunge routers. We like using the palm routers because it allows for much more control

@robertspina4503 5 жыл бұрын

I have been carving for a few yrs and the smaller letters are tough

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

Yes they are.

@normancruz3739 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of that router bit you used? I tried carving my name using straight bits but it gives me some kickbacks ruining my letters.

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

I was using my profile bit at first, then the carving liner after that for the really small letters. They are available on our website, makeawoodsign.com. If you have more questions you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@lorettaanderson8216 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you would have shown the bits before you put the in the router, it's hard to see them after they are in.

@oldave100 4 жыл бұрын

Check out our video #406. I show and demo them all. If you have more questions please email me, eric@makeawoodsign.com

@simplemaninmichigan 5 жыл бұрын

What size bit would you use on 1" and 2" letters?

@oldave100 5 жыл бұрын

If they're inset I would use the 60. If they're outset I would use the profile and 90. Hope this helps. Thank you, Eric

@elmoblatch9787 3 жыл бұрын

Why is Dave using paint when he has told us in the past to use sprayable ink?

@oldave100 3 жыл бұрын

This video explains it all kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6dkjaaJ1Nq9c4U.html

@woahful4054 2 жыл бұрын

How about you show the bits you used???

@oldave100 2 жыл бұрын

So we've actually updated the bit we used in this video. You can can check out video #406 and we go over all our bits, and what each one is used for. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqyhmNiKy7unYZs.html Hope this helps, buddy! Also if you have any questions, you can email me at ryanwithdavesigns@gmail.com