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General Category => Toy Makers => Topic started by: Bullfighter on August 03, 2014, 06:17:09 am

Title: Puzzles.
Post by: Bullfighter on August 03, 2014, 06:17:09 am

Hi, did some puzzles for my grandkids. I cut it from 8 mm and 12 mm plywood. Painted them with acryllic paint and varnish. My grandkids love them when i gave them the puzzles today.

Peter from Sweden.

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Post by: Merlin on August 03, 2014, 08:05:10 am

very nice Peter love the elephant one.

***Merlin***

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Post by: Lamneyth on August 03, 2014, 01:58:04 pm

Very nice work.

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Post by: Ray on August 04, 2014, 10:39:52 pm

Nice! Puzzles are such great kids toys. Ant wooden ones are the best!

Ray

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Post by: Bullfighter on August 05, 2014, 03:10:06 pm

Thank you all for that you like my work, :).

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Post by: Lorace on September 28, 2014, 01:06:48 am

Love the elephant too!  Where did you get your pattern?  would like to make my granddaughter one.

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Post by: Bullfighter on October 01, 2014, 11:31:17 am

Quote from: Lorace on September 28, 2014, 01:06:48 am

Love the elephant too!  Where did you get your pattern?  would like to make my granddaughter one.

Hi, i found the patterns at this page www.woodworkersinstitute.com/page.asp?p=1937
Peter.

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Post by: EIEIO on October 01, 2014, 11:37:34 am

I cut that elephant in 3/4" rock maple but had a hard time keeping the blade vertical. When going around the sharper turns, the bottom of the cut tended to lag so the cut would not be square to the surface. Then you can only put the part into the puzzle from one end (top or bottom). Any suggestions on keeping the cut perpendicular to the surface so it's easier to assemble?

What blade did you use for this cut?

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Post by: pddesertrat on October 01, 2014, 12:34:38 pm

Those will be enjoyed for sure!

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Post by: Bullfighter on October 01, 2014, 02:38:27 pm

Quote from: EIEIO on October 01, 2014, 11:37:34 am

I cut that elephant in 3/4" rock maple but had a hard time keeping the blade vertical. When going around the sharper turns, the bottom of the cut tended to lag so the cut would not be square to the surface. Then you can only put the part into the puzzle from one end (top or bottom). Any suggestions on keeping the cut perpendicular to the surface so it's easier to assemble?

What blade did you use for this cut?

Hi, used a nr 5 scroll revers FD blade, but had the same problem to get the cut square. I will try it again with the new ultra reverse blade that i use now.
Peter

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Post by: EIEIO on October 02, 2014, 12:03:50 am

i used a #9. The 3/4 maple is very hard and cuts very slowly. I see you used 8 and 12 mm ply which should be a little easier. Slow and tight should do it but I still had trouble.