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Carving letters in wood by hand.
How to carve wood letters method 1 of 3.
Gary junken in this video mcdermott demonstrates carving letters in wood starting with the letter r this complex letter covers almost all of the techniques required to carve any other letter in the alphabet.
In order to engrave letters into wood a woodworker will need a very small router with a 1 4 inch routing footing bit.
Hold a right angle chisel against your wood.
With the paper stencil glued to the wood trace the outside of one letter with the tip of your chip carving knife.
Pick softwoods for the easiest carving experience.
Find out how to do free hand routing to engrave letters into wood with help.
For more tips on carving read mcdermott s companion article from fine woodworking magazine.
Carving letters into wood by hand.
Online you can choose from a wide range of letters to download.