Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RodLloyd I need to make some signs and want to cut individual letters about 1/4 thick, 8" tall and attach to my sign.
I havemade one test letter pattern and cut 1/4 ply to make my letter using a 3/8" flush trim bit, but get a raggy cut from the grain in places.
Are there any large letter patterns out there [bigger that the 2-1/2" jig] as making my own will take hours just for one size, and what material is suggested [ply or what]
I am not looking to rout out the letters from a solid board
Rod |
Just a couple of thoughts...... If the raggy edge is not too bad a little sanding will fix it. Now if you are going for 8" high letters I'm guessing that you want the sign seen from a distance. If this is the case how does the letter look when you are 10' away? If you ever look at those nice routed signs that people hang up they don't look so good close up.
I don't know of anywhere they sell large templates or letters but if you are into making your own I would start with your computer. If you have a drawing program that allow you to size the letters and to just use the outline (saves ink/toner) and print up your own "templates". A little spray adhesive and on to the wood........
I'll try and attach a 8" high "A". I don't know how much help this is but I thought I'd give a shot.
Ed