Large Signs

[Mike Walker]

Has anyone attempted to do a double layer sign with a single line of text? I'm looking to make a 24" x 60" sign for an Insurance company. I need to figure out how to split the text horizontally down the middle and run the top and bottom separately. Any Ideas???

[pkunk]

Not possible to split the text, but if it's 2 lines of text, just make 2 signs & joint and glue together. I did a 3ft x 5ft sign-3 lines of text that had 8" tall letters. They were maxed out for centerline.

[Mike Walker]

Thanks for the quick reply.. Is this particular style of project on the wish list for future software releases????

[twehr]

Has anyone attempted to do a double layer sign with a single line of text? I'm looking to make a 24" x 60" sign for an Insurance company. I need to figure out how to split the text horizontally down the middle and run the top and bottom separately. Any Ideas???

How about using 3 boards -

• Top (5"?) with trim, details, etc.
• Middle with lettering (up to 14" or so), and
• Bottom (5"?), again with trim, etc.

Should make a rather nice presentation.

[ChrisAlb]

Has anyone attempted to do a double layer sign with a single line of text? I'm looking to make a 24" x 60" sign for an Insurance company. I need to figure out how to split the text horizontally down the middle and run the top and bottom separately. Any Ideas???

Hi Mike,

How about this? Two separate files (Top & Bottom) each 12" wide by 60" long. Make the text box and attach the "center" of it to the bottom of the top board file. Copy it and paste it into the Bottom board file and attach the "center" of it to the top of the bottom board file. Sound confusing?...lol It was for me to write so take a look at these two MPC files.

Hope this helps...

Chris

[ChrisAlb]

I like Tim's idea too!

[John]

Hi Mike,

How about this? Two separate files (Top & Bottom) each 12" wide by 60" long. Make the text box and attach the "center" of it to the bottom of the top board file. Copy it and paste it into the Bottom board file and attach the "center" of it to the top of the bottom board file. Sound confusing?...lol It was for me to write so take a look at these two MPC files.

Hope this helps...

Chris

I think this is a great idea. I would keep the center point away from the edge slightly and then use a jointer to clean up the edges to create a "perfect" match. Even if a little hand work was necessary it would be a solution to something that's "not possible."

[ChrisAlb]

An excellent suggestion John. I don't have a jointer but I do have a nice table saw so I start with that. It does a darn good job at making good mating rips. If I had a jointer, I would go your way for sure.

[Jeff_Birt]

If you are joining thinner stock (1" or less) a router table with a split fence and a good straight cutting bit does a pretty good job at joining. I always run one board in face down and the other face up. That way if the router is not perfectly perpendicular the pieces will still mate with a flat top surface.

[ChrisAlb]

Never tried it but the CW is supposed to able to joint as well, no? I've used a straight edge and router before with acceptable results as well.