How to make a Broken Board or Live Edge

In this video, I describe how I make my broken board edge style for signs and tables. This technique could also be used to create a live edge look.
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[@reloadNshoot]

Cool bean, i just came across this video. I have beenmaking sign for awhike now out of tree i mill myself snd i love the natural look and character of reallive edge. Lately i have made several cnc files to mimick what you did with a regular board. Takes about 3 minutes for a 10x24 sign.

[@davidsandoval2846]

I love this edge style and thank you for this video

[@ParabellumFishing]

Very cool to see how much work goes into the project before the carving begins!

[@stevescustomcarving1175]

For sure! I like to have my edging done before carving. It is easier to adjust the carving than the edge, but that might just be my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@Magma2035]

Nice work mate.

[@billrolfe4662]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. You have the best kind of helper in the shop !

[@robrome2546]

Nice job Steve. I love the fact you dog likes to “shop” with you!

[@steveschrecengost6021]

Thanks Rob. Yeah, she's a great pal.

[@kevinandersen8951]

What a great idea, why didn’t I think of that..

[@lightningfisher8177]

Thanks good job have to try it ! PRESS ON.

[@beardedlocoswoodworks]

Hey steve it’s sal from bearded Locos Woodworks. Nice video I wish you would off done this video two weeks ago. I filed down mine with a file. Took me a long time it was able to do it. This way it’s muck easier and faster. Thanks again for the video. 👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@latonyal2091]

Impressive Steve!👍🏽

[@gigiscustomwoodsigns5471]

Great Video....Thanks For Sharing😊

[@3588only]

Great idea...

[@stevescustomcarving1175]

Thank you!

[@JohnathonWhittaker]

Nice video Steve!

[@briang4583]

Thanks for the video. Looks like your GSD wanted to sleep but somebody was making too much noise.

[@nealdavis9582]

Great design and your signs all look amazing. I just tried my hand at a sign useing your broken sign design. I just put it up on makers playground .

[@vashon100]

using

[@ernestoalicea4594]

Bad ass ...

[@stevescustomcarving1175]

Thank you.

[@marcoshoffner1738]

Loyal dog the best

[@usernamemykel]

GREAT TUTORIAL!!! Glad I subbed.
PLEASE save your dog's most sensory-sensitive nose with a dust mask.

[@andre1987eph]

I didn’t realize Oswego was right on Lake Ontario. I thought it was downstate New York or Catskills. I’m sure it’s beautiful out there. PS: the dog would like some hearing protection. 🙂✌️

[@usernamemykel]

...and a dust mask!

[@smilingbob6708]

I use a angle grinder and a flap disc instead of all that belt sanding

[@steveschrecengost6021]

That is a good suggestion. I'll need to give that a try.

[@bchdls]

Great video Steve! I'll have to try it for sure.
Bill-wetrabbitwoodworks.

[@stevescustomcarving1175]

Thanks Bill! Let me know how it goes, if you give it a try.

[@davidsandoval2846]

Are you still doing your edges the same way after all these years or have do them different

[@daviddavis6065]

Hi I like your signs I would like to know what router that you use it looks nice and small

[@steveschrecengost6021]

Hi David. I use the Dewalt 611 for almost all of my hand carving. I have a base plate I got from MakeAWoodSign.com.

[@daviddavis6065]

@@steveschrecengost6021 thank you you do a brilliant job amazing like all your videos thank you again

[@skylane1969]

Nice! Where do you get your artwork and stencil? Thanks

[@davidsandoval2846]

Hello awsome work were can you get the art work to cute out thanks

[@steveschrecengost6021]

Thank you David. I normally google clip art for my artwork. I find a lot of available pictures that way. Good Luck!

[@tamaratamrot2681]

Woodglut has a very large project base.

[@NiXcustomSigns]

Are you still making videos Steve?

[@stevescustomcarving1175]

Hi Nick, Yes, I plan to get back to video making this fall. Is there anything you would like to see?

[@marcoshoffner1738]

And ear muffs please

[@marcoshoffner1738]

Please put a mask on Mr. Shepp