The idea is to define the outer edge of the letter in paper remove the paper after it s free from the surrounding paper then remove the wood within the area outlined.
Carving letters in wood by hand.
Hold a right angle chisel against your wood.
For more tips on carving read mcdermott s companion article from fine woodworking magazine.
Gary junken in this video mcdermott demonstrates carving letters in wood starting with the letter r this complex letter covers almost all of the techniques required to carve any other letter in the alphabet.
Find out how to do free hand routing to engrave letters into wood with help.
In order to engrave letters into wood a woodworker will need a very small router with a 1 4 inch routing footing bit.
Pick softwoods for the easiest carving experience.
Carving letters into wood by hand.
Carving letters in wood the sharp edges that a hand tool creates give the engraved letters you make a distinctly different look than other more modern hand held tools.
Online you can choose from a wide range of letters to download.
How to carve wood letters method 1 of 3.