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Beerdawg · 05-13-2008, 08:26 PM

I am a newbie trying to find a hobby. It has been since jr. high school since I used a router. I would like to do some sign making but like I said I am new . My question is what type of wood would you guys recommend to start out on to practice with and then what would you use to make signs after a bit more experienced? And also router bits ? Thanks

AxlMyk · 05-13-2008, 08:48 PM

Cedar makes great signs, especially if they'll be outside. You can practice with poplar, pine, or any cheap wood you can find. Pallet wood also. That is usually free.
1/4" Core box bits, http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...s/bt_core.html
1/8" and 1/4" straight bits work good.
Make a large base for the router out of plexiglass so the router has a firm base and won't tip on you.

Dr.Zook · 05-13-2008, 11:02 PM

Welcome to the forums beerdawg.

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Beerdawg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 View Beerdawg's Gallery	Wood I am a newbie trying to find a hobby. It has been since jr. high school since I used a router. I would like to do some sign making but like I said I am new . My question is what type of wood would you guys recommend to start out on to practice with and then what would you use to make signs after a bit more experienced? And also router bits ? Thanks
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AxlMyk Registered User Forum King Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hartland, Mi. Posts: 876 View AxlMyk's Gallery	Cedar makes great signs, especially if they'll be outside. You can practice with poplar, pine, or any cheap wood you can find. Pallet wood also. That is usually free. 1/4" Core box bits, http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...s/bt_core.html 1/8" and 1/4" straight bits work good. Make a large base for the router out of plexiglass so the router has a firm base and won't tip on you. __________________ Mike - Retired FoMoCo Tradesman My Gallery @ http://www.routerforums.com/axlmyks-stuff/
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,187 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Welcome to the forums beerdawg. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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