jigsaw puzzle blades

[loftyhermes]

Brian, the thinner the blade the tighter the pieces will fit, experiment with different blades to get a fit that the grandkids can put together easily no point in making a puzzle too tight that they can't do it (don't ask me how I know this). Also let the blade do the cutting, don't apply any side pressure or you will cut with a slant and the pieces will only come out or go back from one side. The picture you posted of the fruit have a go at freehand and line cutting and make your own pieces and use the shape of the fruit and bowl for some of your pieces.
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Steve

 

[Grump]

Wotchya Lofty.
Do I understand that right? Puzzles within a puzzle?
Cut the nana's out as a puzzle then the Oranges as puzzle etc and build the big picture?
Sounds interesting and not to boring to complete a section in a session, hmm.

 

[Twister]

That is a monkey puzzle tree.

And the leaves/needles are sharp just ask the grandson he will not touch it now lesson learnt

got me gloves

Steve

 

[loftyhermes]

Yes Brian you can do small puzzles in a larger one lessons the boredom factor but I was meaning to use the lines of the picture to get the pieces, not a uniform pattern, see the link and I think you'll understand what I mean.
Two by Two - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board
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Steve

 

[Grump]

Gotchya init?
I like that idea but let me do some easy ones first aye?

 

[loftyhermes]

Just something to aim for Brian.
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Steve

 

[Grump]

Blades turned up in post today, Red rag waved I had to try the rotary thingy.
Like it in as much as no turning the workpiece, great for puzzles but cuts a loose fit.
Anyway had to play and had some success.

 

[donwatson]

Onward and ever upward Brian. Now ditch the spiral and get on with it.

 

[Grump]

Aw OK dad.

 

[Grump]

49 piece wooden puzzle made by me today.
Laminated pic of grandchildren stuck on ¼ ply with PVA and chopped out with spiral blade for loose fit so the nipper can manage it with help from big bro init?
Tomorrow a close cut one.

 

[donwatson]

Great piece of work Brian Grand kids should be well pleased

 

[loftyhermes]

Getting the hang of it now Brian very well done.
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Steve

 

[Dalboy]

You are having to much fun with these puzzles. Looking good look forward to the next one