SWAT Eagle Sign
Project by
Block Cop
General Information
I designed this sign for my fellow SWAT operators. This is made from Solid Red Oak. I utilized the ribbon from the "Pro Design Library" to add the name ribbon on top and bottom. I used the "Shapes Tool" to add the circle and other background. The Image of the SWAT Emblem was purchased off Etsy.
Project License
Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
Open in Easel®
Remake of
1. Prepare Wood
Use Red Oak board cut to size: 22" x 29.5"x.75" (Glue up several pieces if necessary)
Sand to 220 Grit Raise the grain (spray with thin coat of water) Sand again to 220 Grit
Add Oramask Vinyl to Front Side
Estimated time: 10 minutes
2. Carve "2 Stage Carve"
Rough Pass - 1/8" End Mill Feed Rate: 46.8 in/min Plunge Rate: 9 in/min Depth Per Pass: 0.0625 in
Detail Bit - 60 Degree V-Bit Feed Rate: 52 in/min Plunge Rate: 9 in/min Depth Per Pass: 0.0625 in
Estimated time: 480 minutes
3. Carve outer shape
Cut out using: 1/8" End Mill Feed Rate: 46.8 in/min Plunge Rate: 9 in/min Depth Per Pass: 0.0625 in
Estimated time: 26 minutes
4. Key Holes
Flip piece and add Key Holes in Back
Use Key Hole Bit: 3/8" Diameter
Estimated time: 10 minutes
5. Clean Up
Clean up using sand paper (220 Grit) and small carving tools
Be sure to tape around edge if you don't want it painted.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
6. Pre-Seal
3 coats on front prior to painting:
I use the following: Minwax - Waterbased - Polycrylic - Clear Satin (30 minutes between coats)
Estimated time: 15 minutes
7. Paint
1 - 2 coats of spray paint:
I use the following: Rust Oleum - 2x Ultra Cover - Paint & Primer - Satin Canyon Black
Estimated time: 15 minutes
8. Round over edge
Route outer edge with 1/4" round over bit
Estimated time: 10 minutes
9. Peel off Oramask
Peal off Oramask (using small Exacto knife if needed.)
Estimated time: 15 minutes
10. Finish Sanding
Sand exposed wood front and back
Using 220 grit
Estimated time: 20 minutes
11. Clean before sealing
Blow off dust
Wipe down with damp micro-fiber rag
Estimated time: 10 minutes
12. Seal with Polycrylic
3 coats front and back
I use the following: Minwax - Waterbased - Polycrylic - Clear Satin (30 minutes between coats)
Estimated time: 15 minutes
13. FINISHED!
Let dry and you are done!
I want to learn how to design one. HELP!!
Walter K Hurd
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Block Cop