Making Wooden Jack-O-Lanterns Without Using a CNC or Laser Engraver | Halloween 2023 | Fall 2023

In this video, I show you how I made Wooden Jack-O-Lanterns without using a CNC or Laser Engraver. This Halloween I got the opportunity to make over fifty of these wooden jack-o-lanterns. My biggest problem was not having a CNC or Laser Engraver. So I had to come up with an alternative. What was my secret? Router Templates.
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[@odbo_One]

I started wood working hobby this year, in Feb. I made and sold 31 lanterns over the weekend so far. Mostly Family and Friends. I made 24 today, painting those tomorrow. This is amazing hobby and it pays for itself so far. I also made cutting boards and charcuterie boards over the summer and it was a delight.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Welcome to the craft. It’s a lot of fun. I haven’t tried cutting boards yet. Maybe I should.

[@jackies_world]

Thanks for also showing how you carved the faces! I want to put these in my yard and sell in my neighborhood.

[@rawbacon]

I like these, I think I'll make a few to put in the big front window this year.

[@richardbrodbeckbeginninggu7330]

One of the better videos I have seen on making this project. The money breakdown was good. Nicely done. I will be subscribing.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thank you for subscribing. I’m glad you enjoyed the video even though I’m not very experienced in making these things.

[@markheck9490]

Just a suggestion-use tree branches instead of dowel rod. They look cool and you might be able to get the branches for nothing.

[@wallaceworkshop]

I used drift wood from a local river on my first batch. They looked great.

[@1976ClassicCelica]

Turn your little sticks into a Jenga game and sell it or give it as a gift.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Ooo not a bad idea

[@guyhale4941]

I just found your channel today.
Great video, i can't wait to watch more.
The bloopers were a nice inclusion.
Keep up the good work sir.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully I can put out more videos.

[@RichyN25]

Nice little project! I just got myself a small router table and definitely should try making some templates for stuff myself

[@wallaceworkshop]

Absolutely. Once you make the templates, you will make quick work of them.

[@nickyt3269]

Great video, very informative. really enjoyed it. i need to keep this in mind next year.

[@wallaceworkshop]

Absolutely a great project. Thank you for the kind words.

[@MRLiquidTUBE]

nice project, I enjoyed the outtakes!

[@wallaceworkshop]

Thank you. I always enjoyed seeing outtakes in movies and other videos. So I figured I would I mine.

[@gregsmith6982]

Great Job! Do you have a link for where you got the face patterns from?

[@Shoop83]

Please be wary of cutting round stock on a bandsaw.

[@edwinpolanco6739]

Would you be interested in selling the templets for the faces ??

[@jasonthemason6587]

Starting this project today love it only question is in the video they look way bigger then 8” am I crazy or is it just n illusion thanks😊

[@wallaceworkshop]

I think they are. 11 or so.

[@kennypayton5103]

So you do need a Lazer to make the templates?

[@wallaceworkshop]

I had someone make the templates for me last year. Just got a laser yesterday. My plan is to sell the temples this year 😁

[@nicco484]

any way to get some of the templets

[@wallaceworkshop]

Working on it 😬

[@Elpelon177]

God job, do You sel the template?

[@wallaceworkshop]

Soon :-D

[@yuenchingl]

🎃

[@wallaceworkshop]

👻

[@timmoriarty133]

How many hours did it take to complete the 54 lanterns?

[@wallaceworkshop]

I didn’t do them all at once. I sold them as made to order. I can knock out 10 in a couple of hours.

[@jacobmathis5212]

Do you sell the templates also?

[@wallaceworkshop]

I’m trying too. Haven’t found anyone to mass produce for me yet.

[@AlienLeader4]

Say tea light one more time. Lol good work keep it up. 👽

[@wallaceworkshop]

Tea light

[@0074donred]

Turn the music down please