We have all the bits we used here on our website makeawoodsign.com We don't have a set with just the bits, but we do have a small and large beginner sign carving kit.
Love your work and videos. I’m interested in doing some signs. I’m not quite sure of what I need to get started. I’ve noticed that you use different routers. I have a Skil and a craftsman router. The Skil router has a clear base. I see that your bases are different sizes with handles. Do you offer bases that would fit my needs? Also, is there a starter pack of bits available?
Here's a link to our small beginner kit. We have multiple bases for different routers, but if we don't have one for yours, we sell a blank that you can drill your own holes. makeawoodsign.com/products/small-beginner-sign-carving-kit?_pos=1&_psq=small+beginner+kit&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Howdy Mr. Eric, Mr. Ryan... Great video. 👍 I noticed those your Profile bit comes to a point. My Profile bit is flat at the end, I actually use it alot in order the get that flat background around small detail areas. TBH, I wasn't aware there was a "Profile" bit that came to a point. Perhaps yall could do a comparison video in that and why one would use a pointed version as opposed to a flat version? On another note...You may recall, I'm the guy who's always talking about carving "TEENY TINY" letters, like 3/8" and 1/4" tall. I use my Bosch trim router for about 90% of everything I carve. The other 10% I use a Dremel. Something I've recently started doing/using is a collet that allows me to use Dremel bits with my Trim Router instead of the Dremelitself. In particular, doing FINE detail. As you mentioned, typically "You" would use the Carving Liner for those details. But, as also mentioned, the Carving Liner is a single flute....And boyyyy howdy, you ain't lying, that thing dulls quickly. As well, if I only want to go, say 1/16" deep, the Carving Liner, though does work, there just isn't much of a "blade" on that thing at 1/16". It's basically just a tip. Not much cutting power at all. But, There are Dremel type bits that do the same work as a Carving Liner, but even smaller and they have 3 flutes. Gives a MUCH finer cut as well as less tear out, especially on softer woods (pine and cedar). For example, imaging Carving the dot of an "I" where the total length of that "I" is only 1/4" tall. To make that even more "fun", you're making that "I" an Outset including the Dot. To make that even more "Fun", you're Carving that onto a Name plate that's only 2 3/8" x 4 3/4" and you got 4 lines of script to put on it. I just counted the total number of letters on this name plate I did for another Army Plaque I'm doing...there's a total of 50 letters, 4 lines of script squeezed onto a 2 3/8" x 4 3/4" name plate. To top that off, this name plate was carved out of Rosewood. Hmmm. I forgot my point, lol. 😮 Oh well... When do you think you guys will do more "Power carving" /Dremel-ish carving videos? Ok, I go now 😅😅😅
Well we don't use a Dremel, so I'm not sure we'll do a video on that but our next video will be comparing box store bits to ours and one has a flat bottom. That should help
Glad you did this video! It will be a great reference for all your bits, what depth to use for each and what they all are best used for.
Thanks Lori!
very good video for new sign carvers
Thanks Toby!
Great Video. I'll have to watch it again when I'm not doing 3 things at once.
Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!!!
As a newbie, this video was super helpful!
Glad it was helpful, buddy!👍👍
Great videos for a beginner like myself. Lots of good tips and info. Do you ship your products to the UK?
Thank you! We definitely ship to the UK.
Well done, thank you. Are all the bits 1/4 inch shank?
You're very welcome. All the bits are 1/4" shank, except the surfacing bit, it's 1/2".
@@oldave100 Thank You for that info. God Bless.
Thank you Tim ❤
is the carving liner a 1/4-inch shank? I want one for my trim router.
Yeah, all the bits except our surfacing bit are 1/4" shanks
You can find it right here makeawoodsign.com/products/carving-liner-router-bit
@@oldave100 Sweet. Thanks
Morning. Stay sharp.
😂😂
Do you have a set or master set of bits thks
We have all the bits we used here on our website makeawoodsign.com
We don't have a set with just the bits, but we do have a small and large beginner sign carving kit.
Is there a way I can buy all bits in set from like Lowes or something?
No, the big box stores don't sell these bits. They're made especially for what we do. You can check them all out at makeawoodsign.com
Good video, good products, really like your bits and will get more.
Right on, man! We sure appreciate the support👍👍
Love your work and videos. I’m interested in doing some signs. I’m not quite sure of what I need to get started. I’ve noticed that you use different routers. I have a Skil and a craftsman router. The Skil router has a clear base. I see that your bases are different sizes with handles. Do you offer bases that would fit my needs? Also, is there a starter pack of bits available?
Here's a link to our small beginner kit. We have multiple bases for different routers, but if we don't have one for yours, we sell a blank that you can drill your own holes. makeawoodsign.com/products/small-beginner-sign-carving-kit?_pos=1&_psq=small+beginner+kit&_ss=e&_v=1.0
dave they are the best in the business for sign carving and good people to talk to
Thank you Toby❤
Howdy Mr. Eric, Mr. Ryan...
Great video. 👍
I noticed those your Profile bit comes to a point. My Profile bit is flat at the end, I actually use it alot in order the get that flat background around small detail areas. TBH, I wasn't aware there was a "Profile" bit that came to a point. Perhaps yall could do a comparison video in that and why one would use a pointed version as opposed to a flat version?
On another note...You may recall, I'm the guy who's always talking about carving "TEENY TINY" letters, like 3/8" and 1/4" tall.
I use my Bosch trim router for about 90% of everything I carve. The other 10% I use a Dremel.
Something I've recently started doing/using is a collet that allows me to use Dremel bits with my Trim Router instead of the Dremelitself.
In particular, doing FINE detail. As you mentioned, typically "You" would use the Carving Liner for those details. But, as also mentioned, the Carving Liner is a single flute....And boyyyy howdy, you ain't lying, that thing dulls quickly. As well, if I only want to go, say 1/16" deep, the Carving Liner, though does work, there just isn't much of a "blade" on that thing at 1/16". It's basically just a tip. Not much cutting power at all.
But, There are Dremel type bits that do the same work as a Carving Liner, but even smaller and they have 3 flutes. Gives a MUCH finer cut as well as less tear out, especially on softer woods (pine and cedar). For example, imaging Carving the dot of an "I" where the total length of that "I" is only 1/4" tall. To make that even more "fun", you're making that "I" an Outset including the Dot. To make that even more "Fun", you're Carving that onto a Name plate that's only 2 3/8" x 4 3/4" and you got 4 lines of script to put on it. I just counted the total number of letters on this name plate I did for another Army Plaque I'm doing...there's a total of 50 letters, 4 lines of script squeezed onto a 2 3/8" x 4 3/4" name plate. To top that off, this name plate was carved out of Rosewood.
Hmmm. I forgot my point, lol. 😮
Oh well...
When do you think you guys will do more "Power carving" /Dremel-ish carving videos?
Ok, I go now 😅😅😅
Well we don't use a Dremel, so I'm not sure we'll do a video on that but our next video will be comparing box store bits to ours and one has a flat bottom. That should help
ive bought some stuff st your sight but your bits has no discrition as to what thier made of.are they carbide.
All Carbide. Most of them are solid carbide.
Another awesome video, thank you so much.
It's our pleasure, buddy!
👍👍👍.Thanks Lads
Thank you!!!
Good video Boyz....🤘🤘🤘
Thanks DanO!
This was a nice bit on bits. 😆
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it