Another Puzzle Zombie

[Iguanadon]

I have hatched another puzzle zombie.  LOL  They cut one or two, and before they realize it, they're hooked.    He bought the donkey pattern to make for a friend and then a couple of hours later he was buying more...

Edited December 23, 2019 by Iguanadon

[Foxfold]

Must confess to loving these puzzles but not sure if they are a little beyond my skill set.  I know you use Poplar but can't get it easily around here.  May I ask how 'thick' a wood do you use and do you 'round' the edges at all as these, although very nice. look a little 'sharp' on the edges.  Also, I'm afraid if I do cut one I'll probably end up cutting dozens

[fredfret]

Brenda, any 3/4" wood would work fine. Poplar cuts easily but has a much better appearance than pine. 

[Iguanadon]

2 hours ago, Foxfold said:

Must confess to loving these puzzles but not sure if they are a little beyond my skill set.  I know you use Poplar but can't get it easily around here.  May I ask how 'thick' a wood do you use and do you 'round' the edges at all as these, although very nice. look a little 'sharp' on the edges.  Also, I'm afraid if I do cut one I'll probably end up cutting dozens

Hi Brenda, they are great for beginners and with practice you'd be fine in no time.  I use standard stock wood which they say is 1" but is actually 3/4" thick.  I do not round any edges nor do I do any sanding.

The photo above of the new puzzle zombie are cut from pine.  Mine are poplar.

[Dave Monk]

The nice thing about puzzles is that it really doesn't really matter if you stay on the line. I use a sanding mop to break the edges on mine.

[Rockytime]

Great looking puzzles! I cut them from 3/4" pine and it works great.

[John B]

The puzzles are great.

The only "soft" wood available in Western Australia is Radiata Pine. There are many types of pine.
I find this pine to be very durable and ideal for toys etc.. You do have to take note of the grain direction when there are thin pieces in a puzzle.

[meflick]

Brenda, I have cut many of these puzzles and I have seen all the projects you have cut and shown here, trust me, they are NOT beyond your skill level. they are however addicting,

[kmmcrafts]

I'm starting to be a zombie as well.. 

I sold a lot of the Buick GN puzzle this year..and also the Beetle..  

 

[Sycamore67]

11 hours ago, John B said:

The puzzles are great.

The only "soft" wood available in Western Australia is Radiata Pine. There are many types of pine.
I find this pine to be very durable and ideal for toys etc.. You do have to take note of the grain direction when there are thin pieces in a puzzle.

Radiata Pine great wood for a variety of things.  It also make good plywood.  I find it is much better than a lot of the pine, softwood varieties sold.