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.
In order to engrave letters into wood a woodworker will need a very small router with a 1 4 inch routing footing bit.
Carving letters into wood by hand.
A right angle chisel has.
For more tips on carving read mcdermott s companion article from fine woodworking magazine.
Online you can choose from a wide range of letters to download.
Hold a right angle chisel against your wood.
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.
Pick softwoods for the easiest carving experience.
Find out how to do free hand routing to engrave letters into wood with help.
With the paper stencil glued to the wood trace the outside of one letter with the tip of your chip carving knife.