awesome build, from the video it seems the light is proper on the IV and low om the F and E of five.... i would switch from a single head light to two lights or a wider light to cover more area behind so all the letters get even lighting...
Awesome video. I think that shop deserves a pocket hole jig vs gluing the end grains on something exposed to rain. This has inspired my project - thanks.
Agreed on that - it's help up pretty well so far. The next iteration is going to be something more substantial like mahogany or teak. Or even metal. Haven't decided yet. But it's amazing how many people comment positively on that thing, even the pizza delivery folks. Glad it inspired you!
It was hard to photograph at night because of the high contrast of light vs. no light - but it illuminates well. That ending shot shows it coming on around dusk. It shows well from the street for food delivery drivers.
Think it was poplar - if you go about something like this, look for a wood which will hold up to elements better like teak or cedar. This was a good proof of concept but I'd love to remake it something more suited to outdoor elements.
Maybe a font that has those inner shapes connected to the main structure so you don't have to rely on glue. Or find a stylized way to show those letters with less negative space, more structure included. An approach like a simple circle for the letter "o". Know what I mean?
I wanted to avoid the jagged edge that could result from the saw blade. Definitely could have used one, and then sanded/eased the letter edges down to get it nice and clean. But I really like the crisp edge the router bit created on the letters. And - honestly - I wanted to get better at using the router in this fashion - like a carving tool.
Absolutely gorgeous 🤩❤
It is SO NICE to see someone else make mistakes. Great video
Well done! Simple and effective yet still looks very classy. With all these Amazon packages coming into the evening I need to make one.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your honesty and that you showed your errors and how you corrected them
Keep up the great work
Appreciate it :) Thank you
Genius! I can cover over my existing hideous colonial style light!!
This sign turned out great. You do nice work. A CNC would be helpful
Thanks, I appreciate the comment! And YES, CNC someday...
WOW That looks so good. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
awesome build, from the video it seems the light is proper on the IV and low om the F and E of five.... i would switch from a single head light to two lights or a wider light to cover more area behind so all the letters get even lighting...
It is a little off center, but it does even out at night - the video wasn’t really showing the even glow. Thanks for your comment!
Well done video; final product looks great!
Thank you!
increible como lo hiciste sin maquinas , grandes ideas , saludos desde ecuador.
Awesome video. I think that shop deserves a pocket hole jig vs gluing the end grains on something exposed to rain. This has inspired my project - thanks.
Agreed on that - it's help up pretty well so far. The next iteration is going to be something more substantial like mahogany or teak. Or even metal. Haven't decided yet. But it's amazing how many people comment positively on that thing, even the pizza delivery folks. Glad it inspired you!
Great video and your design is brilliant. They charge a fortune for these.
Agree - This was close to $50 in raw material cost, just takes some time and patience to complete. Thanks for your comment!
Very beautiful! compliments!!!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Great job 👏
Thank you! 😃
you have a good job👍👏
Thanks for sharing this. Great work 👍
Was hoping you would show how it looks in the night.
It was hard to photograph at night because of the high contrast of light vs. no light - but it illuminates well. That ending shot shows it coming on around dusk. It shows well from the street for food delivery drivers.
Sweet
excellent design i like it a lot
Not bad, But with two lights from Both side you will got a smother light, or in this case you Can use led strip also...
Hi! What type of wood did you choose for this projet? And did it hold up well outside? Thank you:)
Think it was poplar - if you go about something like this, look for a wood which will hold up to elements better like teak or cedar. This was a good proof of concept but I'd love to remake it something more suited to outdoor elements.
Love this!!!
Thank you!
Dope
This is great but who’s address number is just 5?
Five seconds in -> smashed subscribe!
Much appreciated, thank you!
How would you make one that says FOUR ? Glue?
Maybe a font that has those inner shapes connected to the main structure so you don't have to rely on glue. Or find a stylized way to show those letters with less negative space, more structure included. An approach like a simple circle for the letter "o". Know what I mean?
ok so do you make custom signs
Sure!
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Why didn’t you consider using a jigsaw to cut this?
I wanted to avoid the jagged edge that could result from the saw blade. Definitely could have used one, and then sanded/eased the letter edges down to get it nice and clean. But I really like the crisp edge the router bit created on the letters. And - honestly - I wanted to get better at using the router in this fashion - like a carving tool.
For those interested, there are individual floating numbers with led backlit that offers a slick and chic look
cool but a quick pocket holeand you wont have those screws in the front
.....Jigsaw perhaps?
Absolutely. Put it against a fence to ensure a nice straight edge, but certainly would work.
What ya gonna do. Just do a letter a day
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Not logical, house numbers are in digits not alphabets. For example mine is 46890
You can definitely carve individual numbers as well
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Why not a jig saw. Duhhh
buy a cnc lol
Looks nice, but not as bright as I would have thought.
It shows up better in real life vs. on film. Does the job :)