[Tigger57]

I took a pallet from work and made a sign to hang. I rusted the metal strips to make them look older

 

[HINK]

A+ !!

 

[Roadmasternut]

This is a WINNER ! Great job, great Indian sign ! Congratulations !

 

[driver10]

Two thumbs up to you.

 

[Dr.Shifty]

Nice work, especially getting the paintwork so sharp.

And a design tip for when you make the next one (somebody will want one). Fasten the planks to the frame so the screws are covered by the rusty metal strip. It will clean up the look of it.

 

[Mr.Xtreme]

Truly a beautiful piece!

 

[Scott/IC]

I took a pallet from work and made a sign to hang. I rusted the metal strips to make them look older View attachment 576968

Very cool, how'd you do the Indian? Is that a decal or did you use a stencil of some sort...... or??

 

[Tigger57]

Very cool, how'd you do the Indian? Is that a decal or did you use a stencil of some sort...... or??

I projected the image on the wood and lightly outlined it and used it as a guide. Then hand painted it

 

[Tigger57]

I've done a few others, this is one I did a a gift for the dealership. This one was about 4' x 3 1/2'

 

[Spine60]

Are you selling these, I'd be interested. I really like the dealership one.
Greg

 

[Tigger57]

Are you selling these, I'd be interested. I really like the dealership one.
Greg

No I dont plan on selling any right now. All the ones I made before were either gifts or for a charity to auction off. I do these to help wind down when I need to. If I were to sell them it would make it a job and I'm trying to get away from that and retire

 

[Spine60]

Ok, I understand, thanks.

 

[Dr.Shifty]

I projected the image on the wood and lightly outlined it and used it as a guide. Then hand painted it View attachment 577052

Great idea. I've done some advertising banners like this in the dinosaur days of the overhead projector. But getting good sharp edges when painting on wood can be tricky. You've got a good steady hand.

 

[Tigger57]

Great idea. I've done some advertising banners like this in the dinosaur days of the overhead projector. But getting good sharp edges when painting on wood can be tricky. You've got a good steady hand.

The hardest part is getting sharp edges on rough sawn wood. During the first one I did I figured out how to do it. At least it worked for me

 

[1912barry]

Great work for sure. Wish I was that talented. If you ever decide to make and sell these, I'm in!

 

[Moto_Max]

Looks great!

I have a huge stack of pallets in my backyard for various projects. I've built a raised planter bed. A table. Fencing. and my favorite... a 3 level mechanics cart which was used with a old Norton wood shipping crate as well as used pallets. My next project is using it as a fascia for a custom coffee table/terrarium out of an old Commercial lighting fixture.

 

[Mr.Xtreme]

There is a lot of talented people on this forum.
So much really good information and talent.

 

[RedRM]

Sign looks great. I personalized this dart board for myself.

 

[TechRider]

I rusted the metal strips to make them look older

First, that looks awesome! Second, how did you rust the strips?

 

[Tigger57]

First, that looks awesome! Second, how did you rust the strips?

I sprayed them with vinegar to etch the metal, when dry I sprinkle a bit of salt on it and then spray hydrogen peroxide on it. It makes it rust quickly