DIY Studebaker Sign with Light - FORME INDUSTRIOUS @ScottTurnerformeindustrious

Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

It's really great to be back in the shed. I have been away for a bit which I'll talk to you about that in a later video. In this video I make a "Studebaker" Truck Tailgate sign from reclaimed materials I had laying around my shed. I love the old time style and I thought that as I wanted to have a better light over my lathe, why not make a sign with a light and a tool tray all incorporated.
The materials I used are;
Pallet Wood (Pine) for the Lettering.
Douglas Fir for the Frame surround.
New Guinea Walnut for the horizontal stripes.
12 mm Plywood for the backing board.
Scrap steel shaving for the light.

It does look a little new against all the other things in the shed. I might have to antique it a little.

Thanks to MASSO for their support in making this video. Even though I did not use the CNC at all, MASSO appreciate creativity and DIY in many forms.

You can find MASSO CNC Controller at; https://masso.com.au

You can see project that I'm working one at;
instagram.com/forme_industrious

My Website is https://formeindustrious.com.au

Thank you for watching and I'd love to see you in the comments.

All the best

Regards

Scott Turner

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