I was sceptical at first, but I really think the rounded corners look better. Especially for the nose hole. Well done. Since I live in a small appartment now with limited access to woodowrking tools and space, I've been looking for a seasonal project I can sell. I'll have to snag this one! Just off the top of my head, I can see a thanksgiving and Christmas variant. Maybe a New Years one...
I love the fact that you don’t use a CNC I love when things are made authentically everything by hand because that’s just the way I make things myself great job
Oooooo! I bought a used router from a guy and he gave me a bunch of bits (including this one) and the bushings. I had no idea what those bushings were for but now I know! Wow! How fun! I've got to try this!
I've just made a bunch of these using a CNC, a Jigsaw, and a Scroll Saw to see which was best for me. I'm not sure why I didn't think of a router template. It looks much, much faster for the simpler, smoother faces. Definitely giving this a go! :)
"No Jigsaw, No Scroll saw, No CNC" 😂 But you do need a router 🤦♂️ most people don't have routers and they're more difficult to use than a cheap jigsaw
I asked Joe Biden for funding to make my halloween decorations this year and he sent me 10 billion. Unfortunately I could only afford 2 peices of wood now.
There are a lot of good beginner router videos on YT :) It is not hard, you sure need an understanding of operations. I plan to do more videos on beginner usage.
Love the channel name, I think this is the first time watching your video. I have a cnc but my dad is old school so I wanted to check it out. Thanks for sharing!!!
I moved back to Michigqn 2 years ago when my mother passed away. I lived in Pine Haven for around 6 years and then Gillette for a coupme more. Thanks for commenting. Its awesome running into and meeting people from similar areas!
@@MakinSawdust I just got back from 2 different Walmarts. Both were out of pumpkin orange. I probably need to branch out a bit and stock up when I find it!
Subbed I’ve done the guide bushing trick on some of my repetitive builds…makes life so much easier and like most woodworkers exactness, squareness, consistency and flawlessness are always the target (not necessarily the outcome) but using templates with a router is a step towards that goal……just gotta make one really really perfect template and the rest is a breeze 👍
I really like the variety of expressions on the punkins faces. About your " Barnwood Wall Art"; are they a one size fits all or do you customize to customer specs? Everything you do has the Midas touch! No, not the muffler! Peace and Love, my frans. XOXOX
I build to the customers specs usually. If I have extra time or ideas, I will usually whip a stock item out and list it for sale. Many items are hard to replicate sometimes, but I do my best :)
Nice vid, Kevin. I have a Ryobi trim router, but annoyingly you cant get collars for them. This could probably be done with a copying bit as well. Cheers, and thanks for sharing.
Great idea with a pattern bit. I am thinking about investing in some spiral cutt pattern bits. RE collars: couldn't you use a standard collar set for another brand and adapt the plastic baseplate to accept it?
@@MakinSawdust Maybe. But they key would be to have it 100% centered. I have 3D printed a new base plate with integrated collar, but it is slightly off centre.
Видно, что хороший человек, и старается, но - к чему такие сложности? Лобзик установить вверх ногами в крышку табуретки, дрелью насверлить входных отверстий для пилки - сел рядом на табурет и в путь. И сколы от пилки все будут с внутренней стороны....
@MakinSawdust I'm new to woodworking, and I just purchased a Bosch plunge router 1/2", but it came with a 1/4" Collette adapter. My question is this: What 1/4" bit should I buy for doing my box 'O lantern? Also, do you have a preferred brand of bits?
@@michelleleeginger5225 I would use a 1/4" or 3/16" single or double flute bit. Use the collar sleeve as well like I show in video. Amana bits are a bit pricey, but super high quality. I would stay with a more affordable bit to start with because you are new to woodworking. You mayy break a bit while youare learning the technique
This video is 2 years old, so I'm late to another party, oh well. I have a question, that I hope isn't too stupid... Would it save time to free-hand the original faces, with your round bit? Then, when it's time to mass cut them, using the hand-routed faces as a guide, you can go to town. I'm just a curious kinda guy. Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it. I do all sorts of stuff Mark :) Tidbits of random (partial genius) exude sometimes when I least expect it. I surprise myself with things I say or do sometimes too hahahaha
I have been using a palm router with CNC bit as small as 1/16 and you can make them square tiny lines to get spooky teeth and I think that would actually be really cool thank you.
Thats,the only tool I dont have yet. Router. My husband was given me some of his old tools. Which I didn't care if it 2as used or not. I love theses boxes. Ive seen them and Ive gotten told you better not buy them. Because you can make them yourself. Thank you for sharing them. My oldest daughter Birthday is next month perfect gift for her home
Great idea! Thanks for the video. What platform do you sell these on? Seems like the market is pretty saturated with people selling these - do you have any tips on getting seen ahead of all that competition?
Excellent tip! I have a CNC, but I might just cut the templates with it and do the production runs on my router table with my beefy Porter Cable 3hp beast.
I’m not being rude here but just observing. Sometimes, it’s about making cool things that also sell. These pieces look so generic and uninspired. Maybe try throwing some paint on them and varying the face designs. It may take some extra time but folks are willing to spend for quality.
He did say people like them so they can paint them with their kids. Which I think is a fun idea. I saw another guy burn them and then stain them orange. I’m going to try that, but I wanted to see the router tip.
What size is your jackolantem height and width I love your work where did get your templates I will make the templates with a jigsaw and then play with the router I am going to use fence pickets which are 5 1/2 wide and 6 ft long what do you think thank bill
Would it work with a 1/8" straight bit, or would it be too hard on the bit? The smaller bit would tighten up the corners, if one wanted to do that. Thanks!
I'm guessing that it would be hard on the 1/8 bit. If you use it my suggestion is just take it slow. Using 1/3" plywood could cause bit deflection if you cut to fast
I made a couple last year for personal use. Would like to do some to sale but can't find a smaller pattern the ones I had last year was from a pumpkin kit and are too wide to use on anything smaller like a cedar picket
