#596 Freehand Carving Small Outset Letters With A Background Buffer Zone

Carving 1" outset letters and showing details on my buffer zone.

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[John-mvwu]

Great video. l still watch the old videos you can pick up alot from both.. lm still addicted to watching them..8 months ago when I found Eric, Vicki and his dad's "DAVE" videos I was in recovery from open heart surgery. They build my confidence and strength back up as I prayed one day to meet them.. Believe me God comes threw every time l had the pleasure of meeting them in person a few months later.. for those who think you can't you can stay patient and positive.. thank you Eric & Vicki for all you guys do...

[midstaterustics]

Great info for those that tend to be scared or worried that they need to clean out right close to the letter.

[Jimmolter]

I winched when you went right thru that second F with the 90 degree bit.

[olddawgdreaming]

Thanks for sharing with us Eric and Vicki. Enjoyed watching your explanation. Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[MikeyDonna]

Eric, I understand the purpose of you site, train demonstrate, sell tools, give tool reviews etc.. I must say this is one of my favorites. I’m an amateur when it comes to this but you encourage those of us who are just learning.
That said I wonder if you realize the entertainment value of your site. Example, it Sunday night and I’m getting a little bored, so think “I’m going to watch Eric carve “. If I never even had the desire to try it my self it is still fun to watch. Each time I think as I watch, this is fascinating !!!
Mike

[billlarrabee]

I will always feel I need to see these videos to continue learning. Keep 'me coming and thanks for being there.

[rodhall]

Thank you for the updated video. Huge help. Thank you Mickey for bringing it to Eric’s attention.

[Mickeyville]

This is a perfect training video. After our conversation and one on one training I have not nicked or had to repair a letter. The carving is much quicker now that I’m not removing the ridge. Being “anal” I thought for sure the ridge would show after painting the background and the letters would not look perfect. I was wrong. You and only you will know the ridge is there and your letters look so much better with the ridge vs. nicked letters. Eric I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make these videos. There is no better Mentor than you and carvers from around the world follow you because you are such a great teacher. Thanks for being you!

[andreeph]

This is just the video I was looking for to show how to use letter templates for outset letters.

[dannybrand]

Thanks for sharing great info:You and Vicki are the best. love to all and God Bless Always

[davidmahoy]

We appreciate all the routing tips you can give us. I still consider myself as a beginner and still learning from your videos. Keep it up!

[sncpageable]

I truly learn something new with every video. I know you have shown this to us so many times before but I have a new focus with more experiences. Thank you!

[seabee]

Always good to go back to the basics every once in awhile..I truly enjoy watching you work Eric!

[dianajdanj]

Glad you talked about the extra lines. I was wondering about that. Thanks

[johnhall]

Another great learning video from the master. One of the biggest things I recommend is just what you said here, search for the newest video on a subject. I've bought so much stuff I'll never use because the first video I'd see on a subject, I'd go buy whatever only to see in a newer video, something new, improved, and better.

[ToddHudsonAtl]

very helpful. I'm not doing this to make money, I just like the process and the THREE of you are awesome (I like it when your bride chimes in.) I was having this same issue and this helped clarify what to do.

[stephenmayne]

Thanks for sharing this information Eric.

[greggordon]

Thanks for this video! Answers some of the problems I've been having!

[charliemarlenewuester]

I love how you keep referring to big signs for me they’re easy inside or outside it’s the really really small tedious stuff that gets to me that’s why I keep sending you that question

[brentelizabethjames]

and me both have been struggling with this and I’ll be damed if I can buy your Profile Bit here in Kiwiland. Eric you have saved my mind. I was working on a sign today, struggling with this very subject. Love the camera (and camerawoman LOL) work. Thank you!