how to rout wood signs

[Ike0224]

You would be more accurate cutting out the face of your router. Plus a nicer chop trim using a die grinder with a 45 degree bit. Not to mention using the proper use of an apostrophe. You use an apostrophe to show possession or omission of a letter.

Trust me I am not one of those guys who say I own a router and can make a sign! I have been making hand routed signs for 31 years. Don't get me wrong you do a good job and straight carving.

[boyzwithboardz]

Dave, after watching your video a hundred times and purchasing the profile bit (that you were kind enough to ship out quickly I was able to make a nice sign for a baseball field dedication. For anyone looking to do these signs, that bit is the key and is still working great! FYI, I had some graphics and logos to carve which I printed in reverse image on T-shirt transfer paper, ironed on to the wood and carved in the manner of your video. Thank you for all your help!!

[oldave100]

I'm pleased that I was able to be of some help for your project. Thanks for letting me know...and for the nice comments...Dave

[boyzwithboardz]

Dave, after watching your video a hundred times and purchasing the profile bit (that you were kind enough to ship out quickly I was able to make a nice sign for a baseball field dedication. For anyone looking to do these signs, that bit is the key and is still working great! FYI, I had some graphics and logos to carve which I printed in reverse image on T-shirt transfer paper, ironed on to the wood and carved in the manner of your video. Thank you for all your help!!

[warface66]

very helpful thanx.

[RaymondMillbrae]

Dear Sir, if I may ask, what type of router bits are you using? I was loking at your videos, and I think I am going to "go for it". Thank you, and have a great and blessed New Year. - In Christ: Raymond

[oldave100]

Hi Raymond,

I use (4) different router bits....each one is used for a different operation in carving different signs.

(1.) 45° chamfer bit. (2.) 60° "V" groove bit. (3.) 90° "V" groove bit. (4.) Special "profile" router bit that I designed.

Happy New Year...and may God Bless!

Ol' Dave

[RaymondMillbrae]

@oldave100 Thanks for the speedy response, Dave. I will write down what you mentioned, and then head over to Home Dept or Lowes, and pick them up. I am making some signs for my Rod & Gun Club, and saw that making them freehand is definitely "do-able". I am watching some of your videos as I am writing to you. Ha ha. Thanks again, and have Godly New Year. Check out the video tutorials I have made on my video page. *wink*

[RaymondMillbrae]

@RaymondMillbrae Woops...try typing in: RELOADING .223 (1 OF 13).

[oldave100]

Hi Raymond,

I watched your "reloading" video...nice work...I appreciate watching that kind of videos...I worked for Remington Arms Company many years ago.

Regards, Dave

[RaymondMillbrae]

@oldave100 Cool. Did you watch the whole series (all the clips), or only the first one? Either way, it was made to help shooters get started reloading. (Or maybe give some helpful tips to old reloaders as well). Thanks again for you videos. The detailed information is truely apperciated!! Happy New Year. -In Christ: Raymond

[igehring]

wow, you move like a CNC machine, fast and precise

[oldave100]

Thanks for the nice comment....I've just had a lot of practice...nearly anyone can learn to do it as well as I can.

[oldave100]

Thanks...I give credit where it belongs...God gave me a good eye and steady hand...and I love what I do...I guess it shows...Ol' Dave said that!

[neonbluen851]

your too good at this

[Marcelmx3]

Great job !

[annecydotus]

you rock. thanks for the instructional video.

[eliseo530]

wow ,Amazing Craftsmanship, well done, u have a very steady hands ,you jst gave a very good idea thanks for sharing regards eliseo

[oldave100]

@eliseo530

Thanks for the nice comments...I've been doin' this for over 40 years and have taught hundreds of others to do it too!

Ol' Dave

[IEraiderfan]

@oldave100

I tried your web site but it is down how can I get a video?

thanks

Lou

[XYZ75522]

i really like your signs i was wondering where you buy the letters for your layouts

[sleighbor]

These signs are fantastic! I am going to buy the DVD's from your website. I only hope that eventually I can make signs as nice as your's. Thanks, Kevin

[oldave100]

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the kind words..and I'm sure that you'll be able to do work as good as we do..it just takes the interest and some practice.

Regards, Dave

[wkeggenhoff]

Do you have a guide in bit or are you freehanding around the letters ?

You make it look so easy ! Ever think of making a instructional vidio to sell ?

[VeryTucker]

good sign I've tried freehand routing b4 with little sucess.

[oldave100]

Thanks..It really isn't very hard to do...I've taught hundreds of people to do it..it just takes a lil' practice.

[VeryTucker]

can I do it with my craftsman fixed base router and a 1/4 and a 1/2 inch stright bit?

[oldave100]

Hi...sorry for the delay...been busy with Christmas orders...I don't recommend using a plunge router if that's what you mean...and straight bits will work if you know how to grind them and modify them to do the work. I recommend using carbide router bits, Dave

[VeryTucker]

Thanks

[fergawdsache]

That sign you made in the video, how much would a purchaser buy that for, roughly ?

Enjoyed your vid by the way.

[oldave100]

Hi,

That sign sells for $39.95...it's probably the most popular sign style that we do.

Thanks for watching...and your nice comment on my video, Dave

[hangingonat60]

What is the name of that blade that is doing the cutting? How do you see what you're doing? You're talented.

[oldave100]

Hi,

I use three or four different router bits when cutting my signs...depending on what cut I'm making...I modify my router base a lil' and have a light behind the sign to make it easy to see what I'm doing...I know that I mnake it look easy....and it actually is...I've tought hundreds of people to do it...just take a lil' practice.

Thanks for the nice comment, Ol' Dave

[gollumthedog]

Nice work!