simple diy sign

[alchrisr01]

I needed a quick cheap sign to help with traffic and parking. It is 2 sided and lit with led lights. I thought I would post a quick how-to. I used coroplast sign kits from Home Depot. First print your letters on sticker paper. I used 250 size font. Cut out the letters and arrange them as needed. I took a pencil and outlined the letters to make it easier to stick them down. Next take spray paint an spray the board. While it is drying, make a frame from 1 x 2 lumber. After the board dries, peal the letters off leaving the white underneath. A hairdryer helps with peeling them off. Take one sign and staple it to one side of the frame. Arrange the lights inside. Make sure to cut a notch for the cord. I used white electrical tape a some staples to hold them in place. Staple the remaing side on and your done! I have also made a single side sign by just painting the back panel black. I will attach pics later.

Edited December 24, 2014 by alchrisr01

[alchrisr01]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1pr9nb0lh2uogbp/AABVRXxgucRIhocOWQQ_W9nWa?n=370578229

 

these pics are not in order, but give you the general idea.  For some reason I could not get this to work in IE, had to do it on Firefox.

 

It occurred to me that you may be thinking "why 2 sided?".  I determined the best point in the street to start having opposing traffic and get the most cars in as possible.  We can send 3-4 cars down to the cul-de-sac and bring them up the wrong side of the street and park them to watch.  This leaves the other side open for neighbors and exiting traffic.

Edited December 24, 2014 by alchrisr01