Let me be the FIRST to tell you....That is a Wonderful looking Design and Your Talents at cutting it is Superb. I have cut lots of patterns on 3/4 Pine. You probably already know that if your planning on using a STAIN that the End Grains look Awful ....Unless....specially prepared with other treatments. Now I changed long ago and ONLY USE a OIL Product. Like Danish Oil.If you wouldn't mind saying I would just LOVE to cut that Beautiful Welcome Sign....Danny :+}