DW this is the first every puzzle box

[Phantom Scroller]

Well here's my first puzzle box in African tiger wood I made a few errors pushed to hard to cut the key so it went out at an angle and didn't cut close enough to the edge to make more larger room but hey the next one I will have to correct these issues hope you like the box so far.

Forgot and a sign for a mate's shed. lol Roly

[keefie]

looks good to me Roly, I can see where you went offline a bit. You also got a little bit of burning on the tight corners, but for a first attempt it's still pretty good. :thumbs:

[DWSUDEKUM]

Roly good job for the first one.  One of the things you might try is a spiral blade.  I have found at least at first they cut straighter and this can make cutting these easier.  I generally use a #9 Ultra reverse now when cutting these.  A new sharp blade and taking your time you will have straighter cutting.  It takes practice to cut straight in super thick stock.

 

DW

[amazingkevin]

Good one Roly,now you have a place for your penny's,lol

[LarryEA]

DW said: 'It takes practice to cut straight in super thick stock.'

Hardness of the wood, blade selection and sharpness make a difference.  

 

But of course you know this.

I think you did well.

[wombatie]

You will learn as you go like you did with everything else.  One day soon you will post one that will be perfect, just keep practicing.   Man cave looks great.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

I have tried to make them things in the past and just puzzled me! will try in the future.Look Great Roly! :thumbs:

[frankorona]

Very good start to the jigsaw, sure you do next easier. 

Anyway looks very well done and the board also, thanks for sharing.    

[bobscroll]

Nice wood and a good job on the sign, The box looks o.k.

Bob     

[Phantom Scroller]

Roly good job for the first one.  One of the things you might try is a spiral blade.  I have found at least at first they cut straighter and this can make cutting these easier.  I generally use a #9 Ultra reverse now when cutting these.  A new sharp blade and taking your time you will have straighter cutting.  It takes practice to cut straight in super thick stock.

 

DW

I must admit I rushed it a bit with a 5 reverse tooth and it wavered a bit but hey live and learn and this wood was hard. I'll have to buy some 9's as I'm running low on blades anyway. Thanks for the input and help DW and everyone else for feedback. Roly