1st puzzle

[flarud]

Made my first puzzle today.  It is a Steve Good pattern.  I also tried for the first time a size 2/0 blade.  I tried it on a test piece of 2 pieces of 1/8" BB first.  I could't control the blade at all.  I tried more tension, less tension, faster speed setting, slower speed setting.  Nothing helped.  I went to  a number 1 and had no problems.  Made it for the wife,, couldn't wait until V-Day,, already gave it to her.  LOL

[dgman]

Nice work! You said you tried a 2/0 blade, but didn’t say what brand and type. I and many have reported that Flying Dutchman UR and Skiptooth. blades are uncontrollable. If I need to use a 2/0 blade, I’ll use Olson.

[Rockytime]

Good work!

[Scrappile]

Great job! 

[Gordster]

Great job..big softie,couldn't  wait for valentines..don't  blame you .bet she loves it.

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[bobscroll]

Hi Barry, You did a real nice job on the Puzzle for your Wife, And well finished too!

Thanks for showing us your work,

Bob 

[wombatie]

You did a terrific job, I bet your wife loved it.  I use Olson 2/0 blades quite often and I have never had a problem.

Marg

[heppnerguy]

On ‎2‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 7:02 PM, flarud said:

Made my first puzzle today.  It is a Steve Good pattern.  I also tried for the first time a size 2/0 blade.  I tried it on a test piece of 2 pieces of 1/8" BB first.  I could't control the blade at all.  I tried more tension, less tension, faster speed setting, slower speed setting.  Nothing helped.  I went to  a number 1 and had no problems.  Made it for the wife,, couldn't wait until V-Day,, already gave it to her.  LOL

One thing I have found in cutting pieces, at least for me.  If I use a really small blade, I find it is sometimes difficult to stay on the line and have recently gone to using a #3 to #6 double tooth blade and found I am able to cut way more intricate pieces then I really thought would work with that large of a blade. It means more sanding of fuzzies but a much cleaner cut for me. Nice idea for Valentines day

Dick

heppnerguy 

[amazingkevin]

You scored plenty of brownie points doing this charmer for her. Now You'll have to get her something else for the day when it gets here.Very good looker !!!

[flarud]

You mean this was just a "warm up"?!  I have to get her something else?!  LOL  Just came back from the store and I happen to see a box of Fun Dip.  The candy from the '80's.  She always liked that.  I picked it up for her,, should be covered now.  

[flarud]

On 2/4/2019 at 9:43 PM, dgman said:

Nice work! You said you tried a 2/0 blade, but didn’t say what brand and type. I and many have reported that Flying Dutchman UR and Skiptooth. blades are uncontrollable. If I need to use a 2/0 blade, I’ll use Olson.

I have ever only used Olson blades.  Since joining SSV I have heard Pegas mentioned quite frequently.  I decided to pick up a starter pack of the Modified Geometry blades.  That is the blade that I couldn't control, in the 2/0 size.  I ended up using their size 1 with no problem.  I will prob get some Olson's in the 2/0 and give it a try.  Thanks for the help. 

[fredfret]

2/0 blades in general are hard to control because they follow the grain so easily. I slow down my saw speed and my feed rate slightly and have little issue with them. at high speed and full feed rate any line I try to follow better be the grain lines or else it won't get cut.  We all have to learn our saw and our blades in combination with the material we cut takes time and much work.

Fredfret

[Charlie E]

Cool puzzle. I use FDUR blades and don't like the 2/0s either.

[John B]

Very nice,
I must make some puzzles, haven't done any for years, but love cutting them.

[Tomanydogs]

That looks wonderful. I’m sure she loved it.