Features of Milescraft 1299 SignCrafter
Create beautiful wood signs with your router Includes two sets of 1-1/2' and 2-1/2' letters and numbers No need to measure - templates are self-spacing Guide frame easily attaches over work pieces from 12' to 36' long
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Milescraft 1299 SignCrafter Customer Review(s):
Summary: Does what it says.
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Comment: I also reviewed the SpiroCrafter by Milescraft. Both products do as advertised. This time the larger turnlock base plate was required. It gave better support across the letter mounting rails. The bit included only works for the larger letters, but it is pretty cheap, and too large for the smaller letter set and bushing. The letter templates were actually thicker and sturdier than I expected. My first practice piece worked fine with no mistakes, and I am a novice. Your maximum letter width would probably be 7/16'. A 3/8' bit is included. The other problem with the bit was it's lenght. With my PC 891 plunge base, I had to extend the bit quite a ways out of the collet since the bit is so short (about 1'). This set has to be a much easier way of making signs than the Vermont make that does one letter at a time. I am now looking at a 7/16' Freud dish carving bit that has a flatter bottom. You could also use a straight bit, but I like the rounded edges, but some letters, like a 'N' will have some ridges in the middle so you have to play with the router movement to clear the extra material. I'm sure I could have used a small chisel. No big deal either way, but a flatter bottom bit would have worked better. If you are considering this for outdoor signs, I think the 2 1/2' high letters and 3/8 thickness would be rather small to view from any distance away.
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Summary: Overall quite a nice product
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Comment: My first experience when I opened the box was one of amazement at all the pieces that had to be assembled. Once I got through the time consuming process of figuring how it went together and then actually assembling it, it was time for use. It only took a few minutes to get it clamped to a piece of wood and start routing. I have no complaints about the product now that it is assembled and ready for use. I would recommend this to others looking for a template.
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