Puzzles

[Dan]

A few weeks ago Dan (aka dansnow) did a couple of name puzzles. This inspired me to do one for my 2-1/2 year old grandson. He likes trucks and I wanted him to start spelling his name and this is what I came up with. It's 12" X 7", 1/4" BB ply. The letters are acrylic paints and the whole thing has several coats of poly.

 

 

Lesson learned: The pieces fit well with a slight bit of play using a FD-UR #5 but next time I make one I'll use a #7 or #9 for a wider kerf. I'm not sure how well he will be able to put the letters in place. I'll find out later this week.

 

 

[orangeman]

Dan,

 

I like that a lot!

 

What font did you use?

 

What backing did you use?  I see the back on each letter is the same color as the letter. How did you do that?

 

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[Ron Johnson]

Like the design Dan. I can see the smile on your grandsons face.

[Scrolling Steve]

That will work Dan !....Nice !

[DWSUDEKUM]

Nicely done Dan.  A suggestion if you have not thought of it, drill a finger hole in the back to help to manipulate it better.  Thanks for sharing these with us.

 

DW

Edited January 26, 2016 by DWSUDEKUM

[wombatie]

That looks great. The font is perfect. So is the painting.

 

Marg

[dgman]

Great work Dan! That is sure to please!

[Lucky2]

Great idea Dan, that should help having him spell his name in no time.

Len

[Dan]

Thanks everyone.

Orangeman, the font is Arial Rounded Bold.the backer is 1/4" plywood. I painted the backer before gluing the two layers together. I colored the backing to match the letters to help him learn colors. He says green and yellow so maybe this will help with other colors.

 

DW, ahh, good idea. I'm sure I'll be making more and will add the finger hole. Thanks for the tip.

[bobscroll]

You did a lovely job on your project Dan, Thanks for showing,

Bob           

[Phantom Scroller]

Good work Dan, like that one.   Roly

[newfie]

Nice work

[Dave Monk]

Love the idea of painting the backer. Nice job! dave

[amazingkevin]

A few weeks ago Dan (aka dansnow) did a couple of name puzzles. This inspired me to do one for my 2-1/2 year old grandson. He likes trucks and I wanted him to start spelling his name and this is what I came up with. It's 12" X 7", 1/4" BB ply. The letters are acrylic paints and the whole thing has several coats of poly.

 

Puzzle-Truck-Aedan.jpg

 

Lesson learned: The pieces fit well with a slight bit of play using a FD-UR #5 but next time I make one I'll use a #7 or #9 for a wider kerf. I'm not sure how well he will be able to put the letters in place. I'll find out later this week.

Kids like to,be able to,do,things on there own and getting a piece to fit will make them happy.now a 4 year old just loves a shovel and a bucket to put sand in and tote it some where .They love being free to do something like that!

[FranMike Harley]

Nice work, Dan !! And very clever on how you did it.. I'm sure your Grandson will love it !! Now you got me thinking that I should try something like this for my 3 year old Granddaughter !!

 

Thanks for sharing !!!

[smitty0312]

Looks amazingly nice!!