cutting HDU HELP PLEASE

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I normally sub out machine routing, This time I'm going to route the letters with jigsaw onto 2" HDU. The letters to have seriffs. Am I up for a challenge, is there concern cutting this material with jigsaw?
Thanks,
Amber

 

[CES020]

No concerns, the stuff cuts like butter. You'll probably have to do some additional finishing to get them ready to paint, but a jigsaw will cut hdu all day long.

 

[J Hill Designs]

those cursive 'trailers' will break

 

[Rick]

those cursive 'trailers' will break

 

[Billct2]

I agree about those serif tails, delicate work.
I would think about bonding the HDU to some ACM to help keep them from snapping.
And maybe cut it on some scrap foam insulation board so it's completely supported.

 

[SignProPlus-Alex]

How big is your letters? I would recommend to cut template from 1/8 hardboard with a jigsaw. And when use a hardboard template and hand router with bushing to cut hdu.

 

[Eric H]

How big are the letters?