My first letters =)

[Serial]

Ok, this isn't actually my first letters in life, but in wood they are new for me.

I'm waiting for my new tools I've ordered so I took my old tool and went down in the basement, 1,5 hours later this is my result =)

This is the first time I've carved for real and I can see how the time just flies away.

There will be alot of time before I can handle this but damn, it was funny. Even with a bad tool that I tried to sharpen myself

If you have any tutorials/tips on carving letters please let me know.
(I've watched this tutorial with T.J. McDermott already)

[RUssL.]

Those came out pretty nice!
What kind of wood?

While not a video tutorial, the ever-popular Chris Pye has a pretty exhaustive book on the subject of carving letters in wood.

RussL.

[Serial]

Thank you very much for pointing me to Chris Pye! And thanks for the comment.

All I know about the wood is that it is oak, not what kind of oak. You who knows, is oak an easy material to work with?

[EdO]

From looking at the cuts in the wood, I'd say your bad tool isn't so bad and your attempt at sharpening was pretty good. I don't see any torn fibers, etc. And your letters aren't bad either, considering they are your first attempt. Letters are not an easy thing, at least not for me.

[Serial]

(Arrg, long post vanished so I try again)

Thank you very much for your kind words EdO. I hope the tool that I'm using at the moment is bad so that I can feel a difference in the new tools I've ordered =) (ordered tools)

I can tell y'all that my interest started with a growing love for handcrafted wooden signs. I love signs in general but there is something special with the handcrafted ones.

My goal with it so far is just to get started and see how good I can get.

Inspirations for me is signs like this that I found on this forum in this thread: --> CLICK HERE FOR THREAD



Match-the-sign-with-the-surrounding-thinking is something I like.

Ok, now you know something more about me.

[susieq]

Your lettering is nicely done Serial, Very crisp, clean lines. I can't wait to see what you do with good tools.
susieq

[GeorgiaCarver]

You will do great with your new tools! The carving below was done very well.

Greg

[Joy]

Couldn't wait to get started, could you? hahaha I know the feeling. Your letters look good.

[squbrigg]

Well done on your first letters! All I can offer for advice is to stay with it and practice. There are some good lettering books, and some general carving books with lettering carving, in them, including Chris Pye's. I bought a 3 ring binder from Lee Valley on lettering when I began, and it had a great article included on carving letters. Practice, practice, is you best option. More you do, the faster you'll learn.

Glad you liked the pub sign!

Bob

[arapsang]

Welcome to the band of letter cutters and congratulations on your first attempt. Dont worry too much about tools just keep them sharp and keep your corners crisp.

Peter Connor