Routed house number plaque

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Clamp the board

   Clamp it to the bench with the edge hanging past the side. Keep clamps clear of the router path.

2. 

   2

   Test on scrap

   Rout a scrap first to check the bit depth. Adjust until you like the profile.

3. 

   3

   Rout the edges

   Move the router counterclockwise around the outside edges. Take 2 shallow passes for a clean cut.

4. 

   4

   Sand smooth

   Sand the face and routed edges with 120, then 180 grit.

5. 

   5

   Stain and seal

   Stain the board, then brush on 3 coats of spar urethane, back and edges included. Water gets in through any bare spot.

6. 

   6

   Space the numbers

   Lay the numbers on the board and center them. Use the template in the package to mark the holes.

7. 

   7

   Mount the numbers

   Drill the holes and attach the numbers. Screw the plaque to the house where it's visible from the street.