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Engraving letters in wood bench - how to?
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 |
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Engraving letters in wood bench - how to?
You might consider carving the wood with the appropriate chisels.
Serife fonts work very well with a V-shaped chisel. And the process might leave some desirable marks / traces if you're looking for a bit of a retro look. As for the router approach, obviously a V-shaped bit that will alow you to go into corners. Best fitted on a Dremel tool for that size of lettering, if you own one that also has this sort of attachement: http://www.dremel.com/en-us/attachme...=69679&I=69795 Then a flat-head bit to clear larger surfaces, if needed (endmill or something similar). Oh, and you might want to make a shallow cut along the edges with a sharp knife first, regardless of the process you choose. |
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Engraving letters in wood bench - how to?
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 |
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Engraving letters in wood bench - how to?
"IGot2P" wrote in message ... 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 If you have or can get access to an engraver used for plastic it will work in wood. The type used to make plastic name plates is the one you want. |
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Engraving letters in wood bench - how to?
On Jun 29, 12:10 am, IGot2P wrote:
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 Hand cut them. Cheap Stanley butt chisels reground to a skew angle should work great. |
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Engraving letters in wood bench - how to?
send it to me and I will carve it on my cnc (G) anyway you go practice
on something else first. |
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