Gene Howe Posted September 9, 2023 Report Posted September 9, 2023 I'm cutting a sign pattern with an unknown font where each letter is in several different pieces. Sorta looks like a painting template. This is my first attempt at any lettering. The sign reads "MY KITCHEN MY RULES" with some other art work. A knife, fork, spoon and a loaf of bread. I didn't count the holes but each letter requires at least 3. Plus the artwork. Sure glad I installed the Lifter on the DW 788. It's really getting a workout. Even so, I don't think I'll be doing any, more intricate, stuff any time soon. I'm using 3/4 poplar and #7 MGTs. At any rate, when another project requires lettering, I'll certainly be more choosy about the font. A great impetus to start designing my own. Quote
Wichman Posted September 9, 2023 Report Posted September 9, 2023 Pictures, or it didn't happen. meflick, danny, OCtoolguy and 1 other 1 3 Quote
Wichman Posted September 9, 2023 Report Posted September 9, 2023 Are the letters free standing or holes? Quote
Gene Howe Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Posted September 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, Wichman said: Are the letters free standing or holes? Holes. Pics later. Quote
Gene Howe Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Posted September 9, 2023 Here ya go, Witchita. danny 1 Quote
don in brooklin on Posted September 9, 2023 Report Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) This is an early Steve Good pattern. He used Stencil font A better alternative is Stencil 2 font or Scroll Beach Beach Italic The only Bridge required is the R. See below. First line is Stencil and second is Stencil 2 last is Scroll Beach Italic If you have questions please post and I am sure some one will have a good alternative. Edited September 9, 2023 by don in brooklin on OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Gene Howe Posted September 9, 2023 Author Report Posted September 9, 2023 Thanks, Don. I probably should have used Inkscape and modified the font. Too late, now. Live and learn. Quote
OCtoolguy Posted September 9, 2023 Report Posted September 9, 2023 Just remember Gene, the process of scrolling is what it's all about. Take your time and enjoy the process. Relax! For me, it's the intricacy that makes it fun. A challenge. If it was easy everybody would be doing it. Quote
Gene Howe Posted September 12, 2023 Author Report Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Finally got all those letters cut and some of the art work. As I said before, I am slow. Plus, about an hour at a time is all I can handle. Should have all the cutting done today. Then some sanding and the finish. With the golf thingie for one sister and this sign for the other one, Christmas gifts for my sisters are done for this year. Now, on to toys for some kiddies. No scrolling for the toys. Edited September 12, 2023 by Gene Howe Be_O_Be 1 Quote
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