STOP AHEAD pavement stencil
This is a STOP AHEAD pavement stencil designed for private roads and parking lots. It stands 609.6 mm tall and is sized like common parking-lot lettering. It suits line painters and contractors who need bold, clear markings on asphalt or concrete.
Free accounts download draft files; full-precision files come with Maker, coming soon.
- Size
- 3727 × 1779 mm (146.7 × 70.0 in)
- Machines
- CNC router
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- Split into panels for 4 × 8 ft sheets, with registration holes.
- You can change
- Word (up to 20 characters)
Ideas
- Mark stop ahead zones in private roads
- Use on asphalt near intersections
- Finish with bright yellow or white marking paint
How to make it
Cut from 1/8" HDPE on a CNC router (or Mylar on a large laser). Use registration holes to align panels, spray paint, lift before it skins.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ HDPE | CNC router | 30+ mm | 30+ mm |
| 1/8″ LDPE (recommended) | CNC router | 30+ mm | 30+ mm |
| 10 mil Mylar / film | CNC router | 30+ mm | 30+ mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is this stencil?
The overall size is 3727 x 1779 mm (146.7 x 70.0 in).
What materials and machines were it checked for?
It was checked for 1/8″ HDPE, 1/8″ LDPE (recommended), and 10 mil Mylar / film, and is designed for a CNC router.
Can I change the text in the editor?
Yes, you can change the Word field up to 20 characters. The design is split into panels for 4 x 8 ft sheets with registration holes.
