First Puzzle Cut

[Vector01]

Hi All:

 

The design was an old Xmas card we had received over the holidays. I used a 1/4" BB ply backer. I used Steve Good's method of attaching the photo to the wood using spray adhesive to the wood and the back of the picture. After about two hours I applied two coats of Mod Podge to the picture. I let that dry overnight. The puzzle measured 7" x 5" .

 

I cut the puzzle using the FD-SP (superior puzzle) blades from Mike's Workshop. These blades cut great and give you a really tight fit on your puzzle. For the puzzle piece pattern, I went for broke and tried Carter Johnsons free style cutting technique. Needless to say Carter makes it look real easy. When he suggests that you put the puzzle together as you cut the pieces, follow his suggestion. I spent 20 minutes just trying to place the half dozen loose pieces I cut. I ended up with approximately 85+ pieces when I finished.

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While I was at it, I figured I would try and make a puzzle out of a coin. I attached a quarter to a piece of 1/4 ply using some clear packing tape and cut it using the used FD-SP blade I had on the saw. I broke the blade due to overheating. So I set up a new blade, slowed down the speed and feed and no problem.

 

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[grampa]

Hey Vector they turned out great, love the bear but I like the coin better, great job.....Paul

[Firedkm]

That coin had to a pita to cut. Looks great and a wonderful idea. Sloans has a 8/0 jewelers blade that might work better. That is the same blade Carter uses for his stamp puzzles.

[Barry5180]

Great ob on that Vector. I really love that coin. Gonna have to try that some day.

 

Barry

[Vector01]

The coin was interesting to cut. That little bugger gets hot fast. I was originally going to try a penny. With my big hands I would have ended up with finger pieces

[Barry5180]

I think Steve Good over at Scrollsaw Workshop has a video tutorial and plans for a coin holding jig for cutting coins, at least that's where I think I saw it. I would love to try that one day, but I'm gonna have to get a good magnifier worklight before attemting that. My eyes aren't that good with things quite that small.

 

Barry

[Firedkm]

I think Steve Good over at Scrollsaw Workshop has a video tutorial and plans for a coin holding jig for cutting coins, at least that's where I think I saw it. I would love to try that one day, but I'm gonna have to get a good magnifier worklight before attemting that. My eyes aren't that good with things quite that small.

 

Barry

 

He does have a jig for cutting coins. However it would not work for cutting a coin into a puzzle.

[Christina]

Wow fantastic work. I love the coin best too...........what a brave soul you are lol. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I think I'd love to try the coin.......my grandsons love puzzles and this one would throw them for a loop I think roflmbo! Keep up the great work.

Christina

[Travis]

If you want to be really evil, you can make a $1.25 puzzle. 5 quarters, each cut into puzzles just like you have. Then throw the pieces from all 5 coins into a box and let them at it.