Stamp Puzzle Video

[Mike Crosa]

Great video Carter. You truly do amazing work. Question for us who do not have a DeWalt can someone translate the numbers relating to tension and speed?

[utbva]

Thanks Carter for the video. I do need to try that sometime. It did give some useful tips to try it out.

[earlinjax]

Thank you, Carter. You sure make it look easy. I am amazed you can cut them without using a zero clearance insert.

Earl

[Big_red_S]

Hey Carter, amazing show of skill.

How thick was the wood you used?
Did you put any finish on the puzzle?

[Carter Johnson]

Red, it's 1/4" 5-ply poplar. I've tried different kinds but this wood from Wildwood Designs is consistently of the highest and most consistent quality. I spray a coating of Triple-Thick Clear Glaze on the stamps after I mount them, before cutting. I also put a coating of this on the top of the little boxes.

Earl, as I mentioned, the poplar cut with the thin blades tends to stick together until I remove the piece I've cut. I think I've probably made perhaps 2000 of these puzzles over the years. I've physically dropped pieces but I think only once did I have one (the bird's head) drop through the hole.

Thanks, folks for your interest and your kind comments.

Have phun..... Carter

[iohonnes]

Carter,

Between this video and the other, I'm always amazed at your sense of touch and control. Watching you has certainly helped me relax at the saw - and that's led to a lot less broken blades.

Thanks for everything,

John

[PeteB]

Nice video, Carter. These little babies are your trademark, I think.