Project Information
My buddy ralbuck recently posted photos of some lettering he did as a commission. Here are some I did initially to identify a mountain cabin, but now we place them randomly around the house.
I recommend this as a beginning project for you bandsaw owners. Choose some dense wood 1-1/2 to 2 inches thick (so the letters will stand up). Find a type font with gentle curves (perhaps in your computer print program). Enlarge and lay out on your wood. Bandsaw each piece (enclosed spaces may require a scroll saw or bandsaw box techniques.) Smooth the edges. Seal, paint or stain, apply finish coat.
I see in the photos that the letters show some weathering. The little red dot is a glass lady bug.
I recommend this as a beginning project for you bandsaw owners. Choose some dense wood 1-1/2 to 2 inches thick (so the letters will stand up). Find a type font with gentle curves (perhaps in your computer print program). Enlarge and lay out on your wood. Bandsaw each piece (enclosed spaces may require a scroll saw or bandsaw box techniques.) Smooth the edges. Seal, paint or stain, apply finish coat.
I see in the photos that the letters show some weathering. The little red dot is a glass lady bug.