Replies

1. 
   _mj_ | Jul 24, 2020 12:23pm | #1

   For a thick flat surface CNC would be easiest, the letters could be made the same way and be a perfect fit. For a thin surface a scrollsaw / fretsaw either hand or powered. Thick surface non-CNC I'd probably start with a trim router.

2. 
   joeblade | Jul 24, 2020 01:48pm | #2

   I use a compact plunge router (DWP611) with a 1/8" downcut spiral bit. I seldom go much deeper that 1/8". I clean up any sharp corners with a chisel.

3. 
   [email protected] | Jul 24, 2020 04:11pm | #3

   Assuming you hands dont shake , a small router would work.Alternatively , you can get a base for a Dremmel that I have used to inlay stringing.If it is just stringing then a ground cut nail in a shop made holder works great.

4. 
   geedubbee | Jul 26, 2020 07:04pm | #4

   https://www.finewoodworking.com/2019/04/02/the-abcs-of-letter-carving-clark-kellogg