There are a couple of ways to go with this. You could cut the letters
with chisels and gouges, but I bet you want to use power tools. There
are letter stencils and frames to use with a router (something like:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5397 )

.. You could also do this with a "V" bit or veiner, (or other appropriate
bit) and cut freehand. Sears/Craftsman also made a router duplicating
pantograph. I had one set up on my bench at one time (sorry, but the box
and manual are in garage no-man's land - ie; lost). This allows one to
enlarge/reduce from original artwork. You could probably make one of
these:http://www.dust-n-shavings.com/panto...pantograph.htm

Lastly, there are simple, fixed router mechanisms such as the duplicarver
or similar: http://www.terrco.com/index.php?page_name=sign_carving



Ok, I have been Googling for some time without success so here I am.

I have a pine bench on which I want to engrave a 2" by 6" backrest
board
with some lettering. I can print out exactly what I want in Corel Draw
and then transfer the outline to the board but where do I go from
there?

The complete text will consist of letters 4.5" high that combine to be
approximately 6' in length. I could just take my router and go for it
but there must be several tips that would make the learning curve must
less steep. Any help of any kind would be greatly appreciated.....any
certain font? what bit(s) to use? anything that might help. Heck, even
if this is something that I should not try, please tell me.

Also, if there is one or more URLs out there that would provide some
help please point me to them.

Don