How To make wood signs. Chapter 2 (The Layout)

Hello All

I hope everyone had a good time at the hardware store, I always do. The first sign I am going to teach you to make will be the very simple style #41.

 This style is usually used to make the first names that can hang below the main family name sign. Very helpful when you need to add another family member.

I will continue in the morning 3-12-08


Now lets get started

Before we can start carving we need to place two horizontal lines on our board. The lines will represent the top and bottom of our letters and we will do are best to stay in between the lines.

How to make wood signs. Chapter 1 (Supplies)

Before we can start making signs we are going to need a few basic tools below is a list of what we need to get started. Listed are the make and models I use and I have found them to be the very best available for many reasons. You of corse can purchase whatever tools meet your budget.

1) Router (Makita 3606)
2) Router Bits (1/4" corbox or round nose)-(Cove Bit)
3) Carpenters Square (Your Choice)
4) Ball point pen (medium blue works best)
5) Jig Saw (Bosch 1587 AVS)
6) Planer (Makita 3" )
7) Belt Sander (Makita 4"*24" 9403)
8) Wood (Redwood works best)
9) Can of flat black spray paint

Now before we go any further I thought you might like to see a quick video. The video below is me Rich Johnson creating a very simple sign start to finish.

Introduction

Hello my name is Rich Johnson. Owner of the sign shop at Knott's Berry Farm. Sign carver for over 30 years and the man who would like to teach anyone who wants to learn How To Make Wood Signs.
Since my only experience in teaching people how to make wood signs is one on one and i am not exactly the best typist in the world we may get off to a bit of a rocky start. But rest assured I will get the hang of it and things should start to go smoothly after the first few post.
I would like you all to know I am always available via email to answer any and all questions you would like to ask you can contact me at Rich@CalicoWoodSigns.com. If you would like to see my work or maybe just to get idea's for your own sign you can always go to my store located at CalicoWoodSigns.com