big sign

[easybuilt]

I wanted to share my current big sign I am working on. It is going to be 46" X 54" . I use 1 inch trim on the edges with end 7" edge on the ends. Each board is a 3 hour carve on draft. The sign will be doubled sided when finished. The edge will be natural with white background. I will post my progress.

[Ducky63]

Really look nice Tom. Thank you for sharing.

[ladjr]

Tom

Another great job. I really like the pattern behind the letters.

[easybuilt]

Thanks Dicky63 and Leo! So much fun too!

[Ike]

Nice Tom!!!!!!!!!!


Ike

[easybuilt]

Thanks Rick!

[RogerB]

Very nice .Well done what type of glue do you use for outside signs. Really like the sign .

[unitedcases]

Very nice. I love when people ask how big the machine is. They are amazed at how big the end product is in relation to the size of the machine.

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[easybuilt]

Your right Unitedcases, they are amazed when they see my CW and a big sign sitting by it.
RogerB I use Titebond III . Thanks for the comments!

[cestout]

How do you figure what to charge for a big sign? For most of my work, signs or otherwise, I figure about $40 a sqft give or take depending on the wood and complexity. But glued up is another story.
Clint

[lawrence]

That's a GREAT example of how we can do large projects on our machines that rival those made by much (much) more expensive equipment. Great job, and I can't wait to see if finished

Lawrence

[easybuilt]

Thanks Lawrence and Clint!
Here is a picture of all the boards cut out. There are a total of 10 boards since it is double sided. Tomorrow I start glueing the boards , then finish routing the border and cut it out.
Clint I charge about $55.00 a foot but add additional due to the complexity. I know that is way to low, my local sign shop that does sand blasting charges $90.00 a sq. foot for 1 1/2" cedar and this is 1". But I feel if I start low I will get more signs and my ability will grow with experience. Then in time I can charge like everyone else does.

[rcdages]

Nice carve on the sign Tom,

It looks like Draft carved pretty well.

What is the texture you used on the back ground?

[bluecobra]

Looking Good!

[cestout]

Thanks for the info and inspiration.
Clint

[easybuilt]

Thanks Guys and your are welcome for the advise!
Robert, I carved all the boards in draft, they look great and the will need very little cleanup. I used the one of the standard one that comes with your cw and changed the size to 1/4". I took Joe's advise from the conference and add background to most of my flat signs it sure give it more class and covers up most flaws in the wood.