Some questions for jigsaw puzzle makers

[fallingacorn]

[QUOTE=Tor]Sorry mate, but I personally feel that mixing blades in a puzzle is not ideal. An experienced puzzler will very quickly pick up on the differences in cut to get an idea of where to place the piece.

yah i know. but that really doesn't have much to do with my reply. he seems so intent on accomplishing this on his own terms, and in an original way, so i was just giving him some ideas based on what had already been said on this thread and the previous thread that i believe he may have posted basically about original styles of cutting puzzles. if he had to use a spiral to break down the puzzle in order to cut the puzzle up in sections, and if he is intent on using wood that thick, then i believe the spiral a possible blade , since the superior puzzle blade that i (total noob and lowly troglodyte that i am) and the experienced cutters prefer would be too fragile. so then i continued with some kind of idea to help him solve the obvious next problem, the wide gaps between the pieces.
to rephrase, he wanted to accomplish something. the pros said it couldn't be done. he said he thought he could do it anyway if he set his mind to it. so i just tried to be supportive and offer some thoughtful ideas to help him instead of telling him to do it differently, which of course i don't have the experience tell him to do. who better to give an unorthodox idea than a rookie? of course you are doing a much better job at helping him to succeed while at the same time using a better blade than a spiral and i appreciate the chance to read along. i'll try to be clearer in my responses next time.

[Tor]

Actually, the spiral/flat idea occurred to me, which I discarded for the reason I mentioned. Even the difference between a 2/0 spiral and a flat of equal thickness will be noticeable. I learned this one from a puzzle I started (never actually finished), where I tried cutting the edge first with a different blade. The finish left was different.

As for suggesting such things, keep on it. People trying unorthodox things is the only way to grow and learn. I happen to have seen the effect myself on this one, as well as knowing how sharp the eyes of experienced puzzlers are.

One idea on mixing blades which just came to me is this: Cut assorted pieces, or even rows or sets of pieces with the spiral, not just the cross to halve the puzzle. The two kerf walls will still show a difference, and make the puzzle easier (this piece cannot go here, because the type of cut does not match), but the spiral cut will no longer dictate a place to put the piece.

Tor