need some advice on this sign

[knight_toolworks]

ok it is 24x36" solid wood. right now there is a metal band around the whole thing. I know that needs to go. So should it change to a metal tube frame and attach faces to that? or a U channel and slide them in?

Then if attached to the face is 3/4" thick enough for each side?
or should I make it say 1.5" thick route both sides and mount it a different way? I am only gluing it up and cutting it myself.

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[tuck]

Steve,

Why does the existing metal band need to go? This looks and sounds like a simple retro-fit, no? I'd try to keep it as simple as possible. If that can't be done, the metal tube frame sounds like the way to go to me vs. U-channel.

3/4" each side attached to a new metal tube frame should be fine IMO.

[knight_toolworks]

Steve,

Why does the existing metal band need to go? This looks and sounds like a simple retro-fit, no? I'd try to keep it as simple as possible. If that can't be done, the metal tube frame sounds like the way to go to me vs. U-channel.

3/4" each side attached to a new metal tube frame should be fine IMO.

unless the band is loose the wood can't expand or contract very well. the last sign broke at the joints.

[tuck]

unless the band is loose the wood can't expand or contract very well. the last sign broke at the joints.

In that case, the U-channel idea sounds best to me with 1 1/2" thick wood routed both sides and the U-channel frame leaving the wood a little "room to move".

What kind of wood are ya planning on using?

[joe]

Won't work. The wood will rott off in no time flat.

[tuck]

Won't work. The wood will rott off in no time flat.

Maybe not if he drills some drain holes in the bottom of the U-channel. ?

[knight_toolworks]

Won't work. The wood will rott off in no time flat.

Ya I forgot about the water. any other idea's?

[tuck]

Ya I forgot about the water. any other idea's?

Well there's HDU or PVC which won't rot. But I think if the wooden sign is sitting inside the U-channel frame loosely enough to expand and contact, and if you place a couple of 1/4" thick spacers between the bottom of the sign panel and the bottom piece of U-channel (on the inside), so the wood won't "wick", and drill a couple of small drain holes in that bottom U-channel, you should be good to go.

[knight_toolworks]

I was thinking a strip of sintra.

[tuck]

I was thinking a strip of sintra.

PERFECT! You don't really need a strip, just a couple of small pieces that won't block your drain holes.;)

[marysvillesign]

Looks like a nightmare for permitting. I'd lean towards HDU for ease & durability but hand picked redwood with the right stain and crackle varnish would compliment the tone of the place. This would be a fun one and the reviews of the place should allow for a healthy sign budget to match.

It would be criminal if this one got out the door without gold & smalts.