joblot
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Reged: 27/06/2008
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Some years ago, I believe at the Southampton Boat Show, I had some wooden name boards cut by a man who had a kind of guided routing machine and could cut lettering while you waited. I have been unable to find him since- does anyone know of him or anyone who does a similar thing?
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Cuchilo
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Reged: 19/04/2003
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Loc: London
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I have the trend jig but it only does capitals . I did have the routabout jig but it was rubbish so i gave it away .
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sarabande
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Reged: 06/05/2005
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Loc: up on the moors.
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We have guy on Exmoor who does all these kind of signs - usually in oak.
He says this is the most popular wording 
but in reality he can do almost any words you want.
When fresh, the wood is, well, oak coloured !
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Enlightenment is motor-sailing
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PCUK
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Reged: 29/06/2005
Posts: 1983
Loc: Devon
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I've just made a name-board for the cottage using a Dremel freehand. If I could get some metal stencils it would be a piece of cake.
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SunyBay
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Reged: 13/04/2008
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Loc: Glasgow, Scotland
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Our nameboards were made by lightly drawing out in pencil the letters first, and then very carefully following them with a Dremel.
My father's very handy at these sorts of things and has done it before - if it's your first time, I'd definitely suggest practising first before setting to your virgin nameboards!!
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PCUK
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Reged: 29/06/2005
Posts: 1983
Loc: Devon
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I printed the name on the computer and then traced it onto the board with carbon paper. I've just ordered a base for the Dremel to keep it level which should make things easier. If nothing else it is a pleasant little project.
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Englander
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Reged: 07/09/2001
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Loc: Barcelona/Bollyolics
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Yep! If you remember he carved mine for Englander, in old english script which he copied off the stern, by pencil then carved them with a router, freehand!! Bloody clever!
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SunyBay
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Reged: 13/04/2008
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Loc: Glasgow, Scotland
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I know. It's kind of sickening how talented he is sometimes!!  Pity it hasn't really filtered down to me!
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Englander
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Reged: 07/09/2001
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Loc: Barcelona/Bollyolics
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You got the good looks and some of the talent, now you see how I feel!
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Englander
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Reged: 07/09/2001
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Loc: Barcelona/Bollyolics
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You got the good looks and some of the talent, now you see how I feel! 
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