My 1st Jigsaw Puzzle - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

bluelucky · 09-07-2009, 02:18 AM

Here is my first cut out jigsaw puzzle, it has 75 pieces and I cut it freehand. It took me about 4 blades breaking to figure out how to use them. The puzzle is 10" x 8" and is from a calender I just got in the mail. Please look at the back and let me know what I did or didn't do right please... Thanks

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

Scrolling Days · 09-07-2009, 02:45 AM

Looks pretty good to me, Mike! At first it looked to me like you were making a strip-cut puzzle, but as I look more closely, I think you cut, at least a good part of it, piece by piece. Am I right?

I like the colorful picture, too. Keep them coming!

bluelucky · 09-07-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrolling Days

Looks pretty good to me, Mike! At first it looked to me like you were making a strip-cut puzzle, but as I look more closely, I think you cut, at least a good part of it, piece by piece. Am I right?

I like the colorful picture, too. Keep them coming!

I cut it all piece by piece except the left side border as best I could for the first time cutting freehand. The blades is what through me for a minute but I think I figured it out, How fast should the blade be going? I am cutting at about 1/2 - 3/4 speed on my Dremel 1830.

Scrolling Days · 09-07-2009, 03:10 AM

I'm not really sure what that means as I have a Dewalt. I don't think there is really an answer, though. Everybody's preference is different. Just use a speed which feels comfortable.

Also, with puzzle plywood, every species cuts differently, so you may find yourself adjusting your speed from time to time.

Personally, I prefer the slower range of speeds on my DeWalt, especially when doing Figurals. No need to run he saw too fast.

Sally · 09-07-2009, 03:02 PM

Well, nice job - from a newbe too. It looks nice and neat.

StevensonDesigns · 09-07-2009, 10:16 PM

Very nice puzzle. Can someone explain puzzle plywood and puzzle blades? I've cut puzzles,,,, maybe I used the wrong wood.

Carter-Johnson · 09-08-2009, 01:58 AM

To give you general guidance:

Woodworking Friends - Puzzle Instructions

bluelucky · 09-08-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Carter Johnson

To give you general guidance:

Woodworking Friends - Puzzle Instructions

I read it and thanks alot, were you trying to say I did something wrong on it? Or were you just giving me something to give me a tip? Either way Thanks.

Carter-Johnson · 09-08-2009, 01:33 PM

Michael, please don't get me wrong. I was responding to the person who posted just before me and who wanted a basic explanation of plywood and blades. You've got a great start with your 1st puzzle. Keep it up! and have phun...... Carter

Big_red_S · 09-08-2009, 06:16 PM

Great job Michael, I feel lucky when a blade breaks instead of "running away", LOL

09-07-2009, 02:45 AM	#2
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,214 Blog Entries: 5	Looks pretty good to me, Mike! At first it looked to me like you were making a strip-cut puzzle, but as I look more closely, I think you cut, at least a good part of it, piece by piece. Am I right? I like the colorful picture, too. Keep them coming! __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

09-07-2009, 03:10 AM	#4
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,214 Blog Entries: 5	I'm not really sure what that means as I have a Dewalt. I don't think there is really an answer, though. Everybody's preference is different. Just use a speed which feels comfortable. Also, with puzzle plywood, every species cuts differently, so you may find yourself adjusting your speed from time to time. Personally, I prefer the slower range of speeds on my DeWalt, especially when doing Figurals. No need to run he saw too fast. __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

09-08-2009, 06:16 PM	#10
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 722	Great job Michael, I feel lucky when a blade breaks instead of "running away", LOL __________________ Living well is the best revenge

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09-07-2009, 03:02 PM	#5
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	Well, nice job - from a newbe too. It looks nice and neat.

09-07-2009, 10:16 PM	#6
StevensonDesigns Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ionia, Michigan Posts: 38	Very nice puzzle. Can someone explain puzzle plywood and puzzle blades? I've cut puzzles,,,, maybe I used the wrong wood.

09-08-2009, 01:58 AM	#7
Carter-Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 740	To give you general guidance: Woodworking Friends - Puzzle Instructions

09-08-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
Carter-Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 740	Michael, please don't get me wrong. I was responding to the person who posted just before me and who wanted a basic explanation of plywood and blades. You've got a great start with your 1st puzzle. Keep it up! and have phun...... Carter