A couple new puzzles

[dansnow]

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

[LarryEA]

I really like the train engine and the tractor is pretty nice too.

[grampa]

Love the train, great job.....paul

[Phantom Scroller]

Both good puzzles Dan. Roly

[Forester]

Good puzzles Dan.

[amazingkevin]

They look challenging ,nice finished project,happy  sales!

[DWSUDEKUM]

Nicely done Dan.  Thanks for sharing these with us.

DW

[wombatie]

Both look great Dan.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

I'm a Big Train guy.Love that one.Tractor will do good in my area.Great puzzles. :thumbs:

[frankorona]

Wonderful work Dan, thanks for sharing.    

[edward]

Both Puzzles look great, nice job on the cutting.  edward

[bobscroll]

Dan, They do look good! Thank you for showing,

Bob     

[dansnow]

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.

[keefie]

Dan they both look great, but love the train, any chance you want to share the pattern for the train?

[dansnow]

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.

[Luperez548]

Very nice Dan, great job.