Router alphabet kits - different fonts?

[Wouldchuk]

I'm looking at making a new noticeboard for the allotment society and want to make a sign for the top of it. Looking on the tinterweb there doesnt seem to be any options for decent fonts - just the rather simple-looking one done by trend.

If I wanted something a bit more classy, is this a hand-carved or CNC job?

Something like this:
http://www.noticeboardcompany.com/Shop/ ... -Door.html

 

[NazNomad]

You could always make a router pantograph and follow a printed font of your choice ... possibly?

 

[Monkey Mark]

I can't help I'm afraid, but I'll be watching with interest. I've looked for different fonts a few times with no luck. Im hoping the cnc machine will be sorted at work soon. It's a very small one, but big enough to make my own fonted pieces.

 

[Wildman]

why not print is out in style size of your choice, stick it on the wood then cut it by hand with a plunge router.

 

[beganasatree]

Hi Wouldchuk,
I would use a Pantograph.

Peter

 

[Wouldchuk]

Well in the end I've purchased the SignPro for £45 plus delivery from Rutland as it was in their sale. Not sure what the difference is with the slightly cheaper sign crafter model which looks identical, I think it's just extra letter templates.

So of anyone would like a sign do let me know!!!

Hope to make a start before Christmas so I'll try to do a Project thread.

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[John Brown]

Probably a bit expensive right now, but interesting.

http://makezine.com/2015/05/17/self-ali ... look-name/

 

[hammer n nails]

Sign pro is better as you get 2 sizes of letters 1.1/2 & 3" worth buying an extra set of letters in both sizes as you need to use the same letters twice but they do give you a few extras as well of the most used letters