Shop Sign

[tierman]

Finally got-ur-done!




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[fwharris]

Roger,

Great job! Like the cut slab look!!

[lynnfrwd]

I like it!!!!!!!

Did you describe your technique anywhere?

Connie

[mtylerfl]

Finally got-ur-done!



Very nice! If that doesn't catch some interest from prospective customers, I don't know what will! Excellent job.

[tierman]

Connie,
Thanks.Technique?OK -Here goes.The slab is 5/4 "sausage cut" Butternut. Mounted to a sled for carving. It is carved on 2 side so had to work off of center points because the carve area is different from side to side because of the sausage cut.[you have to know that us Wisconsin folk like our sausage and brats]A very easy carve, all with the 1/16"carving bit.The corbels were accomplished thanks to the fantastic "Tips and Tricks" from Micheal Tyler -Feb.2008.I did just the carving on the machine and use a bandsaw to cut them out and then sand the edges.[saves wear and tear on the head] Sprayed the corbel all black,sanded the raised edge to expose the true wood,highlighted the scrollwork with a gold paintstick.Thank you Doug Haffner for that tip.
OK I'm done now it only took me 45 min to tpye this ! Hunt'n peck-------hunt'n peck

[JDPratt]

Really cool. That should increase business right away. Does the sign pivot on the two rods?

[Kenm810]

Great Looking Project!
Excellent Layout!

Ps. Hunt'n peck-------Hunt'n peck --- lol --- There's a lot of us two finger typing wonders out here

[tierman]

Thanks Floyd,Michael[sorry for misspelling your name previously], JD,
No the sign does not pivot.At least it isn't supposed to. Not a bad idea though! Maybe a solar powered rotational motor.
Oh GREAT! Maybe on the next better and improved edition.

Floyd, we have quite a bit of Butternut in our area and it carves nice with minimal clean up.

[quarrydesigns]

Very nice.....

[rcdages]

Wonderfull workmanship on the sign.

[gregsolano]

It is really eye catching and unique! Congrats on a great job.

[DocWheeler]

That is a really nice sign, something to be proud of indeed!

[SharonB]

Like all of those ahead of me..."Great Job." The sign is definitely an eye catcher.

[Alan Malmstrom]

Yes, Really nice looking sign. I am thinking about doing a sign for a friend and wonder about what kind of products are available as a clear finish to show the wood grain for an outdoor sign. I see that this sign has the grain showing and looks really nice.

Alan

[tierman]

Yes, Really nice looking sign. I am thinking about doing a sign for a friend and wonder about what kind of products are available as a clear finish to show the wood grain for an outdoor sign. I see that this sign has the grain showing and looks really nice.

Alan

Alan, I gave it 3 coats of Varathane Exterior Spar Urethane. I am also interested in seeing how it holds up in the northern Wisconsin weather.The urethane is oil based and did tend to "yellow" the grain somewhat but I thought it gave the wood more character. I would prefer to use water based clear but I think the oil based make the wood "pop" a little better.