Learn how to freehand route and make neon LED signs. Woodworking tutorial.

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[ImGonnaMake]

Well now ... this just kicked off all kinds of inspiration.

[connormccarter]

Ok, that was cool. Norman Chan over at Tested did something similar. Now we just need Bob to 3d print something and Jimmy to weld something and we'll have the trifecta of examples!

[robb]

Beautiful project. Reminds me of a 1980's arcade. :)
And I'm definitely looking forward to my holiday card this year!

[juliank]

I've used this to make a sign for a friend as a present. Regarding the brightness, I bought a strip with power supply that also incorporated a power switch that also dimmed the strip, you just hold your finger on the touch sensitive button.

[handcraftediowa]

Nice work! Took me a while to work out the kinks to my workflow in making LED Neon signs/art. (handcrafted iowa). People say..."that's not neon". Yep it's not...neon gas...but they are bright NEON colors!

[sadriski]

Im so glad I found your tutorial!!!! The fact that you show different ways to create this is great! Everyone I keep looking at is just a reel of them making a sign with NO tutorial!!! My son is opening a tattoo shop and I want to make him a gift! Thank you for sharing your time!!!!👍❤️😊

[williamellis]

Looks like a good application for a French cleat.

[geoffcowan]

Nice job! I was just going to glue my "neon" down, but I may have the confidence to rout mine after seeing this. Thank you David!

[ryanelliott]

Great idea for a kid's Xmas gift. Making one for my daughter in her favorite colors as a "night light"

[dafud]

Absolutely awesome, David! So many ideas just popped into my head for garage/mancave stuff. Also, probably outta not let my wife see this, I might be busy for a while, lol.

[AlexCue]

Been meaning to try a project with these light strips! Love it. I think the hanging cord looks better because it seems like every bar light just has the cord dangling as well. Seems like a subtle yet vital part of the aesthetic.

[sgsax]

This neon light product looks pretty cool, and not overly expensive. I really like the look of these signs and this is giving me ideas for making my own. Thanks for the inspiration!

[joepearson]

I like the lights. Very cool. I definitely appreciate the freehand routing lesson. I have big problems with that and I plan on trying this out this weekend on some scrap plywood. Thanks.

[batchrocketproject]

👍 I like the back light! Thanks for sharing.

[WayWoodworking]

Love these! You can't tell when they are lit up that they're not traditional neon.

[parsvanstrom]

I've been following you since the Drunken Woodworker days and I really like how your storytelling has evolved throughout the years, you have a nice flow, you explain details in a clear and understandable way and everything just feels authentic and informative!

[TheHandystanley]

David, THANK YOU for turning me onto a new product!!!!

[truckinwoodworx]

I liked the sign with the back neon, I would just use a different color to give it contrast. Thank you for this video I didn't even know they made that kind of product, it looks just like neon!

[josilasik]

Love this. Now I have new ideas for my xcarve. This is why I love this channel.

[merlinsatrom]

Such a creative and practical build for someone to be able to do!