Never Trying A Puzzle Made Of Hickory Again

[kmmcrafts]

Cut this puzzle today, dang near took a dozen blades and way too long to cut. 
 

Lesson learned puzzles from hickory is not a good time in the shop. Probably said too many choice words in the process too.

Edited June 4, 2020 by kmmcrafts

[kywoodmaster]

Hickory just slightly less hard that carbon steel I think.

[Woodmaster1]

I can't believe you had problems with such a soft wood.(lol)

[Jim McDonald]

1 hour ago, kywoodmaster said:

Hickory just slightly less hard that carbon steel I think.

Right up there with Titanium. (Just less shiny)

[Rockytime]

When I was a kid I was always breaking hockey sticks. My father had one made from hickory. Never had a broken stick again!

[John B]

There's a reason it's used for axe handles

[wombatie]

But it looks good. 

Marg

[lawson56]

Yea I tried it once.Lesson learned.Beautiful job though.

[Dave Monk]

Kevin, Where did you get the pattern? I didn't see it on Scott's site. I sure like it.

[daveww1]

very nice job, too bad it was a problem to cut 

[kmmcrafts]

1 hour ago, Dave Monk said:

Kevin, Where did you get the pattern? I didn't see it on Scott's site. I sure like it.

It's on Scotts site.. called "Big Rig" also another called "Trucker"... and one called "CabOver".. I've cut the trucker one a couple times and it's more cutting than this bigrig one.. Have not purchased the Cabover one yet but its on my list for next time.. They are all in the transportation section..

https://woodcraftbyscott.com/collections/scroll-saw-patterns/products/puzzle-patterns-vehicles-sports-musical-instruments

[Newsawontheblock]

Looks nice!