Freepik is a great source for free graphics, they have hundreds of jack o lantern faces and other holiday graphics.
@MrDmorgan52
2 ай бұрын
I use my laser engraver to cut faces. Get faces from the internet, many are coloring pages that I download.
@cuervojones4889
Жыл бұрын
Oooooo! I bought a used router from a guy and he gave me a bunch of bits (including this one) and the bushings. I had no idea what those bushings were for but now I know! Wow! How fun! I've got to try this!
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@OakKnobFarm
4 жыл бұрын
swapping to a router is such a great idea. so much faster!
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@emmadalrymple4102
3 жыл бұрын
I have never even used a router, but I am thinking seriously it might be a good investment. Kevin does great work!
@jerrywoodworking3436
2 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you don’t use a CNC I love when things are made authentically everything by hand because that’s just the way I make things myself great job
@jessegodfrey8503
2 жыл бұрын
You have shown me more about how to use a router than any video I've seen I'm a beginner with a router and I want to saw thank you!!!!
@RamDragon32
2 жыл бұрын
I was sceptical at first, but I really think the rounded corners look better. Especially for the nose hole. Well done. Since I live in a small appartment now with limited access to woodowrking tools and space, I've been looking for a seasonal project I can sell. I'll have to snag this one! Just off the top of my head, I can see a thanksgiving and Christmas variant. Maybe a New Years one...
@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin and Billie Jo. Love them!!!
@JRADMAKES
2 жыл бұрын
Love the channel name, I think this is the first time watching your video. I have a cnc but my dad is old school so I wanted to check it out. Thanks for sharing!!!
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@EverymanBuilds
3 жыл бұрын
I've just made a bunch of these using a CNC, a Jigsaw, and a Scroll Saw to see which was best for me. I'm not sure why I didn't think of a router template. It looks much, much faster for the simpler, smoother faces. Definitely giving this a go! :)
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@LuisCasstle
Жыл бұрын
How is hand routing going to be faster than using a cnc? 🤔
@EverymanBuilds
Жыл бұрын
@@LuisCasstle for a one-off, or a small run of
@MrEldoradot
23 күн бұрын
Nice work! Appreciate your willingness to share trade secrets.
@MarkMcCluney
4 жыл бұрын
'What else do you do?'; most important to have a good answer! Great vid Kevin, thanks mate.
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I do all sorts of stuff Mark :) Tidbits of random (partial genius) exude sometimes when I least expect it. I surprise myself with things I say or do sometimes too hahahaha
@emmadalrymple4102
3 жыл бұрын
Makin' Sawdust You have a touch of woodworker genius in you...obvious in your finished product!
@TheAssaultcraft
Жыл бұрын
GREAT stuff here. I now have a job for my Daughter this summer..lol
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@virginiareid5336
4 жыл бұрын
They look wonderful! Especially, when you put the candles in. Best wishes on more and more sales. Hugs and Love to you and Billiejo
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@virginiareid5336
4 жыл бұрын
Makin' Sawdust, it is always my pleasure.
@Tod_Unctious
Жыл бұрын
What a great video, I loved the box template you made to hold the board whilst routing the face. Thanks for sharing 👏👍👏👍
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@HeyLookWhatICanDo
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant template routing idea! I’m struggling with bearing guides and not getting a clean cut. I’ll give this a go.
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
Cool
@sandywhite4042
Жыл бұрын
Thats,the only tool I dont have yet. Router. My husband was given me some of his old tools. Which I didn't care if it 2as used or not. I love theses boxes. Ive seen them and Ive gotten told you better not buy them. Because you can make them yourself. Thank you for sharing them. My oldest daughter Birthday is next month perfect gift for her home
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
I have 7 routers lol I may be a hoarder
@JkCanvas
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering how to make these.
@ronmccarty7537
Ай бұрын
Love the video, just wondering what the basic selling prices for these things
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
I was selling them for 20 bucks each. Or 3 for 50. One sheet of 3/8" plywood would yeild 18 units. Good profit
@ronmccarty7537
Ай бұрын
Thank you
@DD-vk5nd
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I love fast High volume projects, decent profit without a massive time commitment for each item
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
Yessum
@trevorcruser9551
15 күн бұрын
Look into pin routers. Same concept but if you can get one or make one they make production times for builds like this so much better
@bustednutcreations9946
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I will be making these next year!
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
They sell great
@SoniaBDorsey
2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to learn how to use this tool? Is it beginner friendly?
@MakinSawdust
2 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of good beginner router videos on YT :) It is not hard, you sure need an understanding of operations. I plan to do more videos on beginner usage.
@heatherstanley1483
Ай бұрын
Just starting out, thanks for the videos.
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
Good luck!
@jonbelknap777
3 жыл бұрын
awesome way to tackle this! thanks for sharing
@shughes599
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Gonna try it tomorrow.
@thecreator1455
2 жыл бұрын
awesome project.👍
@matthewgeest7138
11 ай бұрын
Great idea, cool jig thanks for sharing!
@MakinSawdust
9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@FixitFingers
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea Kev! I use a similar setup to produce coin holders. All the time is invested in the template then boom! Batching central. Nice.
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@djjinerson
2 жыл бұрын
Subbed I’ve done the guide bushing trick on some of my repetitive builds…makes life so much easier and like most woodworkers exactness, squareness, consistency and flawlessness are always the target (not necessarily the outcome) but using templates with a router is a step towards that goal……just gotta make one really really perfect template and the rest is a breeze 👍
@JasonPeltier
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip! I have a CNC, but I might just cut the templates with it and do the production runs on my router table with my beefy Porter Cable 3hp beast.
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@antennasbc
2 жыл бұрын
Why? Throw the sheet on the CNC, cut and you have many cut at once while you do something else. Should take 5 mins.
@kapppz
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! You could easily come back with a jig saw and sharpen the corners with little time invested.
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
Yep, good ide
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
Thx
@DIYGene
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job!
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@rond5579
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video!!! Good tip on the pattern. Do you think the same method would work if the router was in a router table? I'm new to routing.
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely
@BrianBrown-y4u
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! What kind of plywood are you using? Birch?
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Just 3/8 regular plywood
@tomjkelleher
4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Thank you Kevin 👍
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@donnaswesternmoments8352
Жыл бұрын
I've got to try this as well.
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Do it!!
@NomadMakes
3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, Kevin. I have a Ryobi trim router, but annoyingly you cant get collars for them. This could probably be done with a copying bit as well. Cheers, and thanks for sharing.
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea with a pattern bit. I am thinking about investing in some spiral cutt pattern bits. RE collars: couldn't you use a standard collar set for another brand and adapt the plastic baseplate to accept it?
@NomadMakes
3 жыл бұрын
@@MakinSawdust Maybe. But they key would be to have it 100% centered. I have 3D printed a new base plate with integrated collar, but it is slightly off centre.
@karlpopewoodcraft
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Kevin and good advice mate. I've never seen these before in the UK 😊
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Me neither, but I have also never been in the UK :) :)
@monkeywoodworks472
4 жыл бұрын
That is a great approach to making those! I have only made 2 of them and they are on my front porch for personal use. I used cedar pickets for mine. I cut my first one with a jigsaw. It got a little hairy cutting it out that way so i switched over to the scroll saw on the second one. Your way seems so much safer and definitely faster once you get your templates made. Keep up the great work!
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@Steve16346
Ай бұрын
Could you use an 1/8" 2 flute router bit? Would that be too flimsey?
@bcharrier
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tip on how to use a router!!! How much do you charge for your pumpkins? Pricing is always my biggest problem.
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
$20 but that was last year when the plywood prices were a bit lower. I sell them unfinished for that price. Most customers want to decorate themselves
@JasonPeltier
3 жыл бұрын
@@MakinSawdust I just got back from 2 different Walmarts. Both were out of pumpkin orange. I probably need to branch out a bit and stock up when I find it!
@kevinkelley6749
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for the video. What platform do you sell these on? Seems like the market is pretty saturated with people selling these - do you have any tips on getting seen ahead of all that competition?
@cewaffles
2 жыл бұрын
Was wondering the same thing and whats the price point for them?
@rodpotts2666
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea my man.
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hansdegroot8549
2 жыл бұрын
Clever idea, thanks for sharing.
@hughtempleton8640
2 жыл бұрын
what a fantastic idea thank you for sharing your amazing talent 👏
@paulhawboldt6289
2 жыл бұрын
How much do you sell them for , great video....🇨🇦
@lazypondfarm
4 жыл бұрын
Sandi at SuburbanHomesteaderWY sent me over... my name is Kevin too! Cool pumpkin of yours she painted!!!
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! thanks for popping in!
@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin you need these for all the boys and your mom.
@lazypondfarm
4 жыл бұрын
@@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az I know!
@raelynnreilly6787
Жыл бұрын
I have been using a palm router with CNC bit as small as 1/16 and you can make them square tiny lines to get spooky teeth and I think that would actually be really cool thank you.
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Thx
@pennyream1401
2 жыл бұрын
Love this idea! Do you think this could work with a Dremel? Or trim router?
@MontysnMotion
4 жыл бұрын
These are fantastic! Great tips!
@JimDockrellWatertone
4 жыл бұрын
Neat tricks for treats.
@emmadalrymple4102
3 жыл бұрын
Very catchy phrasing there, lol. 👍🏻🍁🎃👻🛠
@williammoore2259
Жыл бұрын
Do you use a jig saw to cut your faces out before useing the router thanks bill
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
You could
@patriotwoodworker6092
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea using a router. What would you sell them for?
@jeffbedsole9741
2 ай бұрын
Are you able to do these in one pass or do you need to do multiple passes
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
Just one typically
@johnmurphy206
14 күн бұрын
Good job
@JMarcusPedroza
2 жыл бұрын
Love the video, this showed up in my news feed! Love the sweater are you in Wyoming?
@MichaelAndersonakaBear
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea thanks for sharing
@johndoe6032
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea. A file could sharpen those corners pretty quickly.
@MakinSawdust
9 ай бұрын
Yes?
@michelleleeginger5225
Ай бұрын
Awesome video, thank you. New subscriber ❤
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@michelleleeginger5225
Ай бұрын
@MakinSawdust I'm new to woodworking, and I just purchased a Bosch plunge router 1/2", but it came with a 1/4" Collette adapter. My question is this: What 1/4" bit should I buy for doing my box 'O lantern? Also, do you have a preferred brand of bits?
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
@@michelleleeginger5225 I would use a 1/4" or 3/16" single or double flute bit. Use the collar sleeve as well like I show in video. Amana bits are a bit pricey, but super high quality. I would stay with a more affordable bit to start with because you are new to woodworking. You mayy break a bit while youare learning the technique
@michelleleeginger5225
Ай бұрын
@MakinSawdust Awesome thank you 😊
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
@@michelleleeginger5225 you're welcome 🙏
@timlist4173
3 жыл бұрын
good idea, thanks
@veterancustomwoodworx9858
2 жыл бұрын
Great job. Bit? Dimensions of lanterns?
@jzbmx2
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was wondering how you seal the plywood? Seems like it would'nt hold up to the weather.
@bgcreationz
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I'm trying to cut faces in round 8-in diameter bamboo tubes any suggestions?
@MakinSawdust
2 жыл бұрын
In my head I see a curved template plate that can be secured to the tube. I think you could use the same technique I used here
@MrDmorgan52
2 жыл бұрын
Wonder how making them out of 1/8" craft plywood would work? I have a diode laser that cuts really well!
@williammoore2259
2 жыл бұрын
What size is your jackolantem height and width I love your work where did get your templates I will make the templates with a jigsaw and then play with the router I am going to use fence pickets which are 5 1/2 wide and 6 ft long what do you think thank bill
@bobbyhall3636
Жыл бұрын
This video is 2 years old, so I'm late to another party, oh well. I have a question, that I hope isn't too stupid... Would it save time to free-hand the original faces, with your round bit? Then, when it's time to mass cut them, using the hand-routed faces as a guide, you can go to town. I'm just a curious kinda guy. Thanks!!
@MakinSawdust
4 ай бұрын
Thats a great idea
@kris_kreations
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea. Thanks 🔥🔥🔥
@MakinSawdust
9 ай бұрын
Sweet
@obxsurfandsoundfishing4085
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I was able to earn 1 K using your technique. It works very well!!!!!!
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
Awesome ❤️
@jimtownsend7899
2 жыл бұрын
Would it work with a 1/8" straight bit, or would it be too hard on the bit? The smaller bit would tighten up the corners, if one wanted to do that. Thanks!
@andrewphillips1865
2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that it would be hard on the 1/8 bit. If you use it my suggestion is just take it slow. Using 1/3" plywood could cause bit deflection if you cut to fast
@badtolz2122
Жыл бұрын
Thinner stock? Layer n cut multiple out at a time?
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Yep
@davidl.garcia6823
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding , thank you for sharing 👍
@TheGrantAlexander
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@robertseguin4875
2 жыл бұрын
looks great thanks
@brentbingham4886
2 жыл бұрын
fantastic.. I am an artist. I can produce 1000's of "faces".. you are an artist! you can produce 1000's of products
@MakinSawdust
9 ай бұрын
Cool 😎
@alexandrypena14
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!!!
@MakinSawdust
9 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jesusislord2457
4 жыл бұрын
I really like the variety of expressions on the punkins faces. About your " Barnwood Wall Art"; are they a one size fits all or do you customize to customer specs? Everything you do has the Midas touch! No, not the muffler! Peace and Love, my frans. XOXOX
@MakinSawdust
4 жыл бұрын
I build to the customers specs usually. If I have extra time or ideas, I will usually whip a stock item out and list it for sale. Many items are hard to replicate sometimes, but I do my best :)
@jesusislord2457
4 жыл бұрын
Wishing you large amounts of orders just in time for Christmas gifts, my friend.
@dgperforms1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@DrRaulZavaletaDC
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🎉
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@td3pnt
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@antonioblack8598
Жыл бұрын
SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW !!!!!!Um abraço do Brasil
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Good
@williammoore2259
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of wood are you useing thank bill
@jefferyhaws7565
3 жыл бұрын
Could you elaborate on the collar? And bit or have a link?
@MakinSawdust
3 жыл бұрын
More specifically called a bushing set. I may have mispoken in the video or been unclear. amzn.to/2ZF1qsq
@RobSandstromDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You said you sold about 25 of the lanterns. How did you sell them - word of mouth or existing clients?
@bradgreen9225
2 жыл бұрын
I made a couple last year for personal use. Would like to do some to sale but can't find a smaller pattern the ones I had last year was from a pumpkin kit and are too wide to use on anything smaller like a cedar picket
@CrazyCrafter-le9ge
2 жыл бұрын
Try copying the pattern then reducing the size on a copier or printer until you get the size you need.
@AceCobra12
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of wood do you use?
@MakinSawdust
6 ай бұрын
3/8" plywood
@ashokmoghe8035
2 жыл бұрын
Looking into making these this year. Yours is probably the best video as I also don't have a CNC or a scroll saw. I tried visiting the ETSY link for patterns but couldn't find it. Any chance you have these patterns available? TIA. BTW I subscribed to your channel already.
@andrewphillips1865
2 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking of making these for about 2 weeks now. I ordered some stencil templates from Amazon last week. I'm going to use them for a starting point to make the faces. Perhaps this will help you too if you haven't already found a template
@ashokmoghe8035
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewphillips1865 thanks for the info. Did you just search routing templates for pumpkins? TIA
@andrewphillips1865
2 жыл бұрын
No sir, I used a link to the stencils from another video in the comment section of that video. They should be listed on Amazon as Halloween Pumpkin Stencils. I believe they're 5.5"x5.5". I picked a pack of 20 or 30 different designs.
@Jnavolis
2 жыл бұрын
You had me at “not a CNC”!!
@balhar2000
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a total newbie when it comes to routers, but wouldn't the bit being used just dig right through the template? Shouldn't it have a guide bearing on it, or are you just eyballing it and being careful?
@plustark694
2 жыл бұрын
That collar hits the template. The bit below the collar cuts out the new face.
@balhar2000
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't notice the collar, thanks!
@redwoodworksredwoodworks9453
Жыл бұрын
Where did you get your 307 sweatshirt? I'm originally from Wyoming.
@MakinSawdust
11 ай бұрын
Somewhere in Gillette:)
@brucejohn7488
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation sir. Fellow Wyo woodworking hobbyists in Casper, not Gillette.
@MakinSawdust
Жыл бұрын
Cool 😎
@FranklyWry
Жыл бұрын
Seems like Dremel or similar with a router attachment would be easier to handle, the cutter wheel for corners.
@MakinSawdust
9 ай бұрын
That would work t[o
@doublelranch8908
2 жыл бұрын
What do you use for the light
@MachineEarth
Ай бұрын
Where in Wyoming are you based? I live in Newcastle.
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
I moved back to Michigqn 2 years ago when my mother passed away. I lived in Pine Haven for around 6 years and then Gillette for a coupme more. Thanks for commenting. Its awesome running into and meeting people from similar areas!
@MachineEarth
Ай бұрын
Lol, I grew up by Flint MI
@MakinSawdust
Ай бұрын
@@MachineEarth I am born n raised in Lansing. Moved out west for some years and came back. I live about 60 miles northwest of FlintTown currently
@rmar127
Ай бұрын
Could even make other template to cut snowmen ⛄️, Santa 🎅 or The Grinch.
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