dansnow Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) I will occasionally google images of one thing or another to get ideas for our inventory. While looking at puzzles I saw a photograph of a couple that looked folk art-ish enough. Played around with a pencil and a copier for a bit and came up with these two. On the train I realized as soon as I cut the cab section that I was going to have to redesign the joint because the original is way too fragile. I was able to reinforce the piece, but subsequent pieces (if they sell) will be better designed. Edited September 1, 2014 by dansnow keefie, bobscroll, lawson56 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I really like the train engine and the tractor is pretty nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Love the train, great job.....paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Both good puzzles Dan. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Good puzzles Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 They look challenging ,nice finished project,happy sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Nicely done Dan. Thanks for sharing these with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Both look great Dan. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm a Big Train guy.Love that one.Tractor will do good in my area.Great puzzles. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Wonderful work Dan, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Both Puzzles look great, nice job on the cutting. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Dan, They do look good! Thank you for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks Guys! I had to recut the train. The cab piece I was worried about cracked while sanding. No biggee, It only takes about 15 minutes to cut out of 3/4" pine with a 5PGR blade. The pieces were redesigned to eliminate thin sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Dan they both look great, but love the train, any chance you want to share the pattern for the train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Don't have a pattern per se, I googled train puzzles, found this one, saved and printed the picture actual size, then copied it at 115% If you want to PM me a street address I can mail you a print that I use. When cutting, depending on the tightness of the grain of the wood I'm using, I'll make some of the small tabs thicker to give them more strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Very nice Dan, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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