We're using a router for a general store sign

[PineRidge]

The paint decision was already made for me if you know what I mean. That was one of the reasons that I wasn't concerned that there was lots of knots in the wood initially knowing they wouldn't be seen anyway.

I could have gone with MDF Eddie but the lumber yard had this piece of cedar lying around from a special order. The guy didn't want it because of knots and splits so they made me a deal I couldn't refuse.

The wife thinks that the darker letters on a light creme background will stand out like a sore thumb. After looking at the sign for a few days I'm tending to side with her since visibility is what we're trying to achieve here anyway.

 

[scott_vt]

Hi Mike,
You might think about a sealer on that wood if your gonna paint it. Those knots will possibly show through later without a seal coat! Just a suggestion.

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks for the heads up Scotty!

 

[PineRidge]

Guys remember this picture? It's what we wanted the sign to look like.

 

[PineRidge]

Here's what Bob Vila ended up with. I like it.

 

[Jarrett]

Here's what Bob Vila ended up with. I like it.

Very nice Mike!

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks Jarrett!

 

[tlbuser]

Here's what Bob Vila ended up with.

That turned out great. Very nice color choices.

Now, if you could get the CFO to spring for that new plasma table, you could mount a router instead of the torch and make her even neater ones.

 

[mikim]

OMG! and you routed all that?! fantastic outcome. did you free hand a lot of it? or make a lot of templates?

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Mike,
Very nicely done !!! I really like the color selection !