The goal of this page is to speed up the ordering process below you’ll find some of the most common questions we receive from our customers:
FAQ
While most of the work is done in our garage here at home, we do have a couple locations and events that we enjoy attending in the greater Portland metro area.
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We can create anything from ~3″ up to 30″ with a single setup, much larger items can be created but this usually means joining lumber together as most “off the shelf lumber is 11.25″ wide. if desired item is over 30” in any diminution it will require a precise realignment during carving and may have an additional charge dependent on complexity
Small name sign (6″ tall x 12″ long):
Large driveway sign (12″ tall x 26″ long):
While our machine is capable of cutting Aluminum, Foam and other composite materials, Our primary media is wood at this time.
We have successfully etched metal!
The majority of our products are created using either Pine or Cedar
Most of our “stocked” items are painted and sealed custom items can usually be painted and sealed for an additional cost.
With custom orders we will discuss staining options as well to not only add some protection to the freshly carved wood but in most cases the stain provides the contrast to make primary elements “pop” and become more defined.
Yes, we can ship nationwide! Cost paid by customer.
Yes, most signs will have 3 colors:
- Logo/Art
- Border
- Text
They will last several years! In fact, we still have one of the original “test” projects from the first machine 10+ years ago!
It is worth noting however that these numbers will increase or decrease based on the elements the sign is exposed to over the years.