Dan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 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. Lucky2, Phantom Scroller, WolfyPete and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 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? bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Like the design Dan. I can see the smile on your grandsons face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 That will work Dan !....Nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) 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 Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 That looks great. The font is perfect. So is the painting. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Great work Dan! That is sure to please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Great idea Dan, that should help having him spell his name in no time. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 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. WolfyPete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 You did a lovely job on your project Dan, Thanks for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Good work Dan, like that one. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Love the idea of painting the backer. Nice job! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 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 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Looks amazingly nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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