How to Cut Wooden Script Letters
Some things just scream "Welcome home!" One of those is a large, lovely wooden script letter. Traditionally, a home would display the first letter of the last name on either the front door or in a prominent window facing the street. Now, that tradition can flourish with this simple procedure. You can make the letter as large or small as you like, depending on either the size of your stencil or your ability to freehand a script letter.
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Things You'll Need
- Wood board (1 inch thick, but the length and width and type of wood are up to you)
- Pencil
- Script letter template or stencil
- Saw table
- Eye protection
- Jig saw
- Sandpaper (100 grit)
Instructions
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Place a letter template or stencil on your wood board.
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Use a pencil to trace the template or stencil. If your freehand skills are up to par, feel free to draw the letter freehand.
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Place the wood board on a saw table or block and put on your eye protection.
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Angle the jig saw so that the blade is not touching the wood board, but the guard is.
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Turn on the jig saw and, using the edge of the guard as a pivot, slowly drop the jig saw blade into the wood.
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Cut out your letter.
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Use 100 grit sandpaper to smooth out the edges of the letter.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use a jig saw if you have no experience using one. Have someone with experience help you.
Resources
- Photo Credit Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
