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15 Challenges Of A Small WoodShop Layout – How To Solve Them
As wood sign makers we encounter many scenarios in our woodshop that we can consider challenges. Some of them we anticipate and some we don’t. I thought I would address the most prevalent ones which would impact the majority of the woodshops for wood sign design and creation. A good woodshop layout can be complicated…
Stencil Painting Without Stencil Bleeding On Your Wood Sign
Stencil Painting on your wood sign can be extremely challenging without the stencil paint bleeding on your wood sign. How do you stop a stencil from bleeding on your wood sign? Crisp clean lines on your lettering or image are the best outcome. I don’t stencil very often so I wanted to look up information…
Outdoor Signs – What Is The Best Wood
Here I share my research for outdoor signs and my results. Is the wood naturally resistant to inclement weather without additives? What would give the best look? What would last the longest? The best wood for outdoor signs depends on your location and weather. Medium Density Overlay or MDO is the best solution for North…
Wood Sign Staining Basics And Techniques – Useful Guide DIY
Staining your wood sign can be challenging but the outcome is incredible. I know when I started my wood sign business I had my apprehensions about staining and frankly didn’t know much about it. Staining your wood sign can be intimidating but as I researched and tested, it really isn’t that difficult. Staining your wood…
Wood Routing
Wood Router Alternatives
Wood routers are a great tool for shaping wood and can be found in many workshops. But if you don’t have one, there is no need to worry! There are alternatives depending on what you are wanting to accomplish for your wood projects. From edges to joins or even creative wood carving there are other…
Painting
How To Fix Paint Mistakes You Make On Wood Signs
Learning how to fix paint mistakes you make on wood signs is simple with these two methods. During my journey of learning how to paint stencils and freehand paint wood signs, I needed to understand how to fix my painting mistakes. It is inevitable that you will make…
Equipment
Should I Wear A Dust Mask For Woodworking
Woodworkers always have dust to deal with, it is inherent to the environment we work in. Wearing a mask capable of protecting you from inhaling the dust is paramount. Of course, you will want to eliminate the dust at the source as much as possible, however, it is not a fix-all solution so you need…
DIY
7 Methods To Release Loosen Wood Glue – Helpful Guide
Many wood sign projects use different types of wood glue to permanently bond wood together. Attempting to release or loosen the wood glue is a bit more of a task than applying the glue. Here I provide the research and experience I have gained…
