Rustic Harley Davidson Sign

Today i will show you how I made a Rustic Harley Davidson sign on the X-Carve CNC Router.

Although I done a Harley sign, you could do other names, I am currently working on one for my Grandfather's Farm. I will post a picture of it when finished.

I wanted this sign to look old and weathered, this is what I came up with.

Note I published the video before I lighted sanded the top.

You will need:

CNC Router ( I have a X-Carve CNC)

Vectric Aspire or similar program

90* V-bits and 1/4" Endmill bits

Old piece of wood 11" x 28" ( note mind was a bit longer, but the X-Carve has limits)

Black Craft Paint

Steelwool and Vinegar Mixed for stain or your choice of Stain or Paint

Paintbrush

Rust-oleum Matte clear finish

2 Triangle hangers

2 3/8" long screws

First thing I done was search Google for a image, I found a image and downloaded it to my PC.

Next I imported it into Vectric Aspire, Traced the image and added some scratches, then added some fake bullet holes. Then added the lettering.

Note: I think I made the bullet holes to big, I might make a adjustment on them

Preview the Carving in Vectric Aspire before doing actual cut. This saves lumber and a waste in time.

Insert wood into the X-Carve CNC Router, fasten down with clamps. Insert the 90* V-Bit and start carving the scratches, names and border.

Then insert the 1/4" endmill bit, pocket the bullet holes and cutout the piece.

Since my piece was alreay stain, I went ahead and painted the lettering with Black Craft paint. Then after the paint dried, I used the Steelwool and Vinegar Mix. Let this dry overnight, then lightly sand the top of the piece and spray a coat of Matte Clear finish.

If you make this out of new wood, I would paint or stain wood first. After letting it dry, then carve lettering.

On the back side, measure the center point. Then from that point, measure over 8" to the left and right. Also measure down about 1 1/2" from flat parts on top. Now install your triangle hangers using 3/8" long screws.

Now that your piece is finish, hang up and enjoy. Thanks for checking out my Instructable.

I lightly sanded the top after staining, given it a more worn look. Also sprayed a coat of Matte clear finish on it.

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