Popular Post Badgerboy Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I have been pondering, designing, cutting and waiting on this project for several months. I started out just wanting a sign for my shop. Eventually I knew I wanted it outside and viewable from both sides.  Then came the idea of needing a sign bracket, ya the order of design was a bit backward . After searching for days and getting no satisfaction I decided to design my own sign bracket. Long story short, 2 machinist later I finally found someone to build my bracket. I am moderately satisfied with the bracket outcome although to be honest I was hoping for better quality.  I learned a great deal through the process and have refined the process for the sign and its assembly. Imam also looking for another source to build my sign brackets and pondering offering these signs on my website.   Details: sign is a 8â diameter circle, triple layer of 1/4 inch stock. The two outsides are BB and are stack cut.  The center is mdf.  After assembly the sign is covered in Helmsman outdoor marine varnish, 3 coats.  After fitting the sign into the bracket (both are hand made so neither are perfectly round) I coat the outer edge of the sign with silicone and slide it into the bracket and pin it in place. After wiping away excess silicone I let it dry, my hope is the silicone helps seal the edge from rain.  Now I just need to find a place to mount the sign outside my shop. I hope you enjoy. FullSizeRender.mov Scrolling Steve, jollyred, Woodrush and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Now that is just down right Cool.Awesome job.I need to refurbish mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Very nice sign but I don't see the bracket you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 OOps, I just took another look at the second photo and recognize the sign bracket. I think it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Neat sign. Old world charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 It is a very nice sign Todd, but a bit of a warning. BB will not hold up outdoors. Even with three coats of marine varnish. The glue between the layers will degrade and the layers will delaminate. The only way it will withstand outdoor weather is if you painted it with outdoor paint. Then repaint every year. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Your very meticulous in your work, perfect job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 A wonderful idea. Well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Nice work and a great result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 I like it...Very neat ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerboy Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Thank you for all the kind comments. Dgman, I will keep a close eye on sign and consider other materials going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Love the design and workmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 very nice sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Great job on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danj84 Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 It looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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