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bluelucky · 08-15-2009, 04:14 AM

I was wandering what blade I am to use if I have a pattern on a piece of 1/4" Baltic Birch so I can cut out the hidden images puzzle and the picture is on 1/8" Baltic. I have been using a FD-SR #3 to cut it so. Tried a puzzle blade and it snapped in 5 seconds. New at this puzzle thing but I know I can get some great advice from you all and it is greatly appreciated and Inspirational.

Michael........Indy.......
Lucky's Custom Scrolling

wood-n-things · 08-15-2009, 04:51 AM

You should still be able to use the puzzle blade on only 3/8" of wood. Just go a little slower. I like the #5UR (ultra reverse) once I begin stacking though..3/4" and more I use a #7... however that being said.

Today I stack cut 5 1/4" plys and used a #5 and I also used a puzzle blade on a similar stack with the puzzle blade it was alot slower and I used 2 blades to 1 of the #5's but it did a really nice job.

Scrolling Days · 08-15-2009, 05:02 PM

I agree with Mike, Mike.

You still should be able to use a puzzle blade on 3/8." The extra 1/8" shouldn't make a dramatic difference. Try going slower with your feed and increase you tension a bit; maybe that will help with the breakage.

I'm not real clear on what you're doing, though, with your description. What is a "hidden images puzzle" (are you referring to Figurals?), and why are you stcking a 1/4" ply on a 1/8" ply, or vice versa? Sorry if I'm slow on the uptake, but my morning caffeine is stuggling to kick in today, LOL.

bluelucky · 08-16-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrolling Days

I agree with Mike, Mike.

You still should be able to use a puzzle blade on 3/8." The extra 1/8" shouldn't make a dramatic difference. Try going slower with your feed and increase you tension a bit; maybe that will help with the breakage.

I'm not real clear on what you're doing, though, with your description. What is a "hidden images puzzle" (are you referring to Figurals?), and why are you stcking a 1/4" ply on a 1/8" ply, or vice versa? Sorry if I'm slow on the uptake, but my morning caffeine is stuggling to kick in today, LOL.

Yes I am talking about figurals. I had to put the pattern on something and only had a piece of 1/4" left to put it on instead of another piece of 1/8". Or do you have another suggestion on how to put a pattern on without messing up the picture. You have had alot more practice on puzzles than I do. I know you usually cut freehand anyway, but I am not that good yet. I have to cut one out with a pattern First. LOL
Thanks,

Michael..........Indy...........

Scrolling Days · 08-16-2009, 05:26 AM

Oh, I understand what you meant now. Sorry.

Try gently taping your pattern (on paper) to your picture. Use a cheap brand tape (something generic and not too strong) and definitely test it on a scrap area of the paper you are using to make sure it can be easily removed. Some people use rubber cement with good effect as well.

Hope that helps!

StevensonDesigns · 08-18-2009, 07:01 PM

I generally put packaging tape onto the wood and then put the pattern on with spray adhesive. You have to peel each piece but it works great.
Hope this helps.

Scrolling Days · 08-18-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevensonDesigns

I generally put packaging tape onto the wood and then put the pattern on with spray adhesive. You have to peel each piece but it works great.
Hope this helps.

Hi, SD! Welcome to the forum!

Mike was inquiring about jigsaw puzzle with pictures on one side, I think. Can't use packaging tape as that would ruin the image.

Sally · 08-19-2009, 03:08 PM

I bought the Xyron Model 900 - re-positionable adhesive - Wire, Comb, Coil Binding Machines and Supplies, Laminators, More ? Pro Binding. I bought the 9" machine. I really didn't like it for putting on patterns but when I cut the Seattle postcard puzzles and put the space needle figural in the puzzle - it worked great. You might give it a look.

lucky788scroller · 08-19-2009, 05:01 PM

Sally, thanks for that link. Theres some things on that site I have been researching lately, it will be helpful for me. About your Xyron machine, sometime can you start a thread in the tools section and explain it a little.Like, applying adhesive to a pattern to stick it on the wood, how well it holds, how easy to remove,value for your $, what you like and dont like about it, ect ect. Judy Gale talked a little bit about a machine similar to that and made it sound like a nice addition to the shop for applying adhesive to patterns. Teach me more!!!

wood-n-things · 08-19-2009, 09:38 PM

Sally I agree tell us more...please---- in another thread...I looked it up and it sounds interesting but sketchy for details.

08-15-2009, 04:14 AM	#1
bluelucky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 257	? about stack cutting. I was wandering what blade I am to use if I have a pattern on a piece of 1/4" Baltic Birch so I can cut out the hidden images puzzle and the picture is on 1/8" Baltic. I have been using a FD-SR #3 to cut it so. Tried a puzzle blade and it snapped in 5 seconds. New at this puzzle thing but I know I can get some great advice from you all and it is greatly appreciated and Inspirational. Michael........Indy....... Lucky's Custom Scrolling

08-15-2009, 04:51 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,481 Blog Entries: 1	You should still be able to use the puzzle blade on only 3/8" of wood. Just go a little slower. I like the #5UR (ultra reverse) once I begin stacking though..3/4" and more I use a #7... however that being said. Today I stack cut 5 1/4" plys and used a #5 and I also used a puzzle blade on a similar stack with the puzzle blade it was alot slower and I used 2 blades to 1 of the #5's but it did a really nice job. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

08-19-2009, 05:01 PM	#9
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,268	Sally, thanks for that link. Theres some things on that site I have been researching lately, it will be helpful for me. About your Xyron machine, sometime can you start a thread in the tools section and explain it a little.Like, applying adhesive to a pattern to stick it on the wood, how well it holds, how easy to remove,value for your $, what you like and dont like about it, ect ect. Judy Gale talked a little bit about a machine similar to that and made it sound like a nice addition to the shop for applying adhesive to patterns. Teach me more!!! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

08-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#10
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,481 Blog Entries: 1	Sally I agree tell us more...please---- in another thread...I looked it up and it sounds interesting but sketchy for details. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

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08-15-2009, 05:02 PM	#3
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,214 Blog Entries: 5	I agree with Mike, Mike. You still should be able to use a puzzle blade on 3/8." The extra 1/8" shouldn't make a dramatic difference. Try going slower with your feed and increase you tension a bit; maybe that will help with the breakage. I'm not real clear on what you're doing, though, with your description. What is a "hidden images puzzle" (are you referring to Figurals?), and why are you stcking a 1/4" ply on a 1/8" ply, or vice versa? Sorry if I'm slow on the uptake, but my morning caffeine is stuggling to kick in today, LOL. __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

08-16-2009, 05:26 AM	#5
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,214 Blog Entries: 5	Oh, I understand what you meant now. Sorry. Try gently taping your pattern (on paper) to your picture. Use a cheap brand tape (something generic and not too strong) and definitely test it on a scrap area of the paper you are using to make sure it can be easily removed. Some people use rubber cement with good effect as well. Hope that helps! __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

08-18-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
StevensonDesigns Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ionia, Michigan Posts: 38	I generally put packaging tape onto the wood and then put the pattern on with spray adhesive. You have to peel each piece but it works great. Hope this helps.

08-19-2009, 03:08 PM	#8
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	I bought the Xyron Model 900 - re-positionable adhesive - Wire, Comb, Coil Binding Machines and Supplies, Laminators, More ? Pro Binding. I bought the 9" machine. I really didn't like it for putting on patterns but when I cut the Seattle postcard puzzles and put the space needle figural in the puzzle - it worked great. You might give it a look.