looking for a tutorial on letters

[pilgreen23]

Hey everyone, im about to start a pub-like sign and was wondering if anyone knew a good tutorial on incised or raised letters, i understand the concepts, just need a little bit of clarification on the whole process because i dont carve reliefs that often. Thanks a ton!
-Austin

[pallin]

I'd recommend the book "Letter Carving in Wood" by Chris Pye, published by Fox Chapel Publishing (sponsors of this site). It has 230 pages of information.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Here are some videos Austin.
YouTube - carving letters in wood

Dave

[brent]

Give Chris Pye's web site a look see. Sure he has one on there.

[mobjack68]

Do not overlook "marine carving"
Lots of information out there related to ornamentation for boats. Name boards, side boards, stern boards..etc..etc. One of the references I used dealt with "angle of observation" as it related to slanted or reverse curve boat parts. Great info about line of sight and carving techniques for viewing at different angles....for your pub sign.."viewed from below"

[jimmy joe]

More interesting information . Always learning new stuff on this site !

[RUssL.]

Chris Pye's book will give you all you want/need to know about incised letter carving and much, much more. It's a great book.
Chris notes that the discipline of carving letters improves one's overall carving.
Russ L.