Popular Post Wilson142 Posted September 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Some puzzles cut from 3/4 poplar using #3, #5 and #7 FD reverse blades. The colored puzzles were done with aniline dye mixed 80% alcohol/20% water. The rest are oil based Minwax stain. The frames are all oil based Spar varnish (because I like the amber tone) and the puzzle pieces are several coats of clear lacquer. I used flat blades to get the pieces to fit tighter than with spirals, but that created some fit problems when I colored them due to the smaller kerf. They took a good deal of time with the mop sander to get the pieces back in. I need to pay more attention to the kerf in the future. Dave Monk, frankorona, New Guy and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Those are cool puzzles. I like the vibrant colors. Never tried any dye except a little when making pens. The I used food coloring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Brilliant puzzles, I know a few tots that would love them xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Terrific puzzles and wonderful coloring! Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Great looking puzzles! When cutting tray puzzles, it’s best to use a thicker blade like a #5 or 7. It is important to make sure your table is square to the blade and make sure you don’t apply lateral pressure to the blade when cutting curves as this will make a slight bevel on the pice and make it hard to slip together. Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I like the way you used other animals as the pieces in a couple of your puzzles. fun Idea Dick heppnerguy Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, dgman said: Great looking puzzles! When cutting tray puzzles, it’s best to use a thicker blade like a #5 or 7. It is important to make sure your table is square to the blade and make sure you don’t apply lateral pressure to the blade when cutting curves as this will make a slight bevel on the pice and make it hard to slip together. Blade being perpendicular isn't a huge problem for me with 3/4" stock, but I sometimes cut tree puzzles from 1 1/2" oak or 2" Cypress and then it is critical. My fit problem comes with the aniline dye being 20% water so it raises the grain. No kerf problems when I use 2/0 spiral blades but I like the tighter fit with straight blades. I don't cut a lot of puzzles but when I do I'll cut for a few days and then putz with finishing for a few days and by then, I'm back to spirals and fretwork. I can't imagine cutting to sell and doing hundreds of puzzles. I admire the people who have the discipline to churn those things out day after day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Great looking puzzles Mike. Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Very eye pleasing! Perfect job!!! Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 That are all very impressive. Well done. Marg Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I love this it has detail and color beautiful finish. Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 hours ago, heppnerguy said: I like the way you used other animals as the pieces in a couple of your puzzles. fun Idea Dick heppnerguy Thank you. Wish I could take credit, but they're not my creations. They're mostly Asian influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 14 hours ago, Foxfold said: Brilliant puzzles, I know a few tots that would love them xxx Yeah, they'll be Christmas gifts. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 hours ago, Scrappile said: Those are cool puzzles. I like the vibrant colors. Never tried any dye except a little when making pens. The I used food coloring. I opted for aniline dye because with 80% alcohol I hoped to avoid raising the grain as much as food coloring. Still raises the grain but hey, I could drink the leftovers. lol Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Beautiful puzzles, love the colours on the first puzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 fantastic puzzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Beautiful puzzles, love the colours on the first puzzle. Thank you. Funny thing is the 1st one was the last one I did. Football game was starting and I was in a hurry so I put 3 primary colors into a mixing tray and created the colors on the fly with little planning. I guess it pays not to over think things sometimes. barb.j.enders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namunolie Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 great coloring vivid and gradation color it is awesome puzzles good to know how you color to puzzles Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Great job on all of those! I love the cat. I use Folkart Ultra Dye which comes in some great colors but is water based also and raises the grain. As far as I can tell there isn't anything considered child safe that isn't water based so I guess there's no way around it. Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Charlie E said: Great job on all of those! I love the cat. I use Folkart Ultra Dye which comes in some great colors but is water based also and raises the grain. As far as I can tell there isn't anything considered child safe that isn't water based so I guess there's no way around it. I believe the alcohol/water mix I use may be safe because I would imagine the alcohol has evaporated once dry. (operative word here is "think".) Problem is, it still raises the grain. Just drys faster. I've read that all finishes sold in the US are non toxic once cured. I would feel safer if some of the people who sell puzzles etc. here in the Village would shed some light on that subject. Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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