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    Sign Making Templates Wanted...

    I saw some sign making templates on the recent Rockler ad and that peaked my interest although I know nothing about how to. Are there different fonts available? Do I need a big $ initial outlay? Is the Rockler set good?

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    Rockler set is easy to use. Only two smaller fonts and one larger fonts IIRC. Plunger router is best to use and use a metal bushing guide instead of the plastic ones included. I have "modified" a couple of the PVC templates when the non plunge router was misaligned and the plastic guide got chewed up. There may be a better template system out there but the Rockler set snaps together and double side taped in place.

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    You know...you're missing a very nice tool buying opportunity here, Derek...a CNC for your shop will make very nice signs with no limitations on the character size...and a lot more. LOL Priorities, my friend!!!! (That said, the router templates you ask about should be easy to use)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    You know...you're missing a very nice tool buying opportunity here, Derek...a CNC for your shop will make very nice signs with no limitations on the character size...and a lot more. LOL Priorities, my friend!!!! (That said, the router templates you ask about should be easy to use)
    CNC you say? Hmmmmmm...

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    "You will be assimilated..."
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    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...

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    Just to go along with Jim's post, you can't easily make signs like these with a router template. They are 24 inches across and were cut from PVC sheet material. Its pretty easy with a CNC router.

    Tiger Eyes.jpgGeorgia Tech.jpgA.jpg
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    {These pieces are one of a kind and not for sale as it would violate trademark/copyright laws.}

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    Oh yeah!! CNC all the way...!
    Funny, I don't remember being absent minded...

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    I have one of those sign templates, but you are limited by size. A neighbor wanted a sign for his office, but with bigger letters, so I just cut the letters out of 1/4" ply, then routered the letters out.

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