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iohonnes · 11-06-2009, 10:08 PM

Sally - great stuff. I also like the "love".

John

Sally · 11-06-2009, 10:56 PM

Well, Rob - I made a grid in Excel and put it through the Xyron machine then attached it to the puzzle then glued the clip to the grid. Pretty easy after I tore my hair out for so long. See what practice will do. . . .(smile)

Harry · 11-06-2009, 11:11 PM

Love the puzzle Sally, how did you know how to place the lobes and sockets, did you use some kind of overlay.

Puzzled!

Harry UK.

Anneh · 11-06-2009, 11:14 PM

Great job, Sally. That's sure to be a keepsake for sure!
Anne

scrollpup · 11-06-2009, 11:31 PM

Great job Sally!

Jerry

Sally · 11-07-2009, 09:19 AM

"how did you know how to place the lobes and sockets"
Harry - Most of the puzzlers are much more precise with their lobes and sockets than I am. I'm very freehand and they are not too beautiful but I've learned to make the necks smaller and then they lock. I have to admit sometimes I get the neck too narrow and I about cut the lobes off. LOL I do put a grid on the puzzle as I explained earlier but the rest is free hand. I have to be careful and make sure there are enough locks so it will hold together. Sometimes my locks are not tight enough. Anyway - I'm having fun and learning - with lots of practice and forum help. Give the puzzles a try Harry, you'll get hooked too.
P.S. Carter will love me for using the "freehand" word. That's not a word I use often. LOL

sawdustus · 11-07-2009, 12:38 PM

That is one neat idea Sally, and you cut it beautifully. I'm sure they will treasure it.

george

iohonnes · 11-07-2009, 05:17 PM

Sally - hooray for freehand!!!! For those who wonder "how did you know how to place the lobes and sockets", two simple hints exist.

1) Just remember any standard puzzle pieces you've ever put together. They all work the same way.

2) Practice on a scrap piece to get the hang of it. It comes pretty quickly.

To see how quickly - just take a look at my website and start with Puzzle #1. That was my very first attempt. It's crude but it worked. After just a few puzzles, I was making much better cuts. Here's one less then two short months later.

Sally · 11-08-2009, 02:28 PM

Thanks iohonnes for the links - it's always fun to see others work. Nice work too.

iohonnes · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

Thanks Sally; I wasn't trying to hijack your thread! I always find it amazing how the smallest change in method (freehand versus pattern) throws the average scroll-sawer. I guess it's that every other scroll saw discipline uses patterns almost exclusively; why won't puzzle making too? And of course, you can use a pattern - but with practice, it's almost easier not too (unless you are looking for a specialized effect, like a grid or figurals). And just about everyone knows what a puzzle piece looks like; it's just in getting the hang of how thin to make the neck on the interlocks. Once you get past that, it's all downhill.

It's been great to see your puzzle making abilities and style develop over the last couple of months!

John

11-06-2009, 10:08 PM	#11
iohonnes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 166	Sally - great stuff. I also like the "love". John __________________ http://www.puzzlesdelmeeple.com

11-06-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	Well, Rob - I made a grid in Excel and put it through the Xyron machine then attached it to the puzzle then glued the clip to the grid. Pretty easy after I tore my hair out for so long. See what practice will do. . . .(smile) __________________ DeWalt user.

11-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#13
Harry Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	Lobes and sockets Love the puzzle Sally, how did you know how to place the lobes and sockets, did you use some kind of overlay. Puzzled! Harry UK.

11-06-2009, 11:14 PM	#14
Anneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 365	Great job, Sally. That's sure to be a keepsake for sure! Anne __________________ Anneh

11-06-2009, 11:31 PM	#15
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	Great job Sally! Jerry __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right....they just even the score...

11-07-2009, 09:19 AM	#16
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	"how did you know how to place the lobes and sockets" Harry - Most of the puzzlers are much more precise with their lobes and sockets than I am. I'm very freehand and they are not too beautiful but I've learned to make the necks smaller and then they lock. I have to admit sometimes I get the neck too narrow and I about cut the lobes off. LOL I do put a grid on the puzzle as I explained earlier but the rest is free hand. I have to be careful and make sure there are enough locks so it will hold together. Sometimes my locks are not tight enough. Anyway - I'm having fun and learning - with lots of practice and forum help. Give the puzzles a try Harry, you'll get hooked too. P.S. Carter will love me for using the "freehand" word. That's not a word I use often. LOL __________________ DeWalt user. Last edited by Sally; 11-07-2009 at 09:23 AM.

11-07-2009, 12:38 PM	#17
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	That is one neat idea Sally, and you cut it beautifully. I'm sure they will treasure it. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

11-07-2009, 05:17 PM	#18
iohonnes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 166	Sally - hooray for freehand!!!! For those who wonder "how did you know how to place the lobes and sockets", two simple hints exist. 1) Just remember any standard puzzle pieces you've ever put together. They all work the same way. 2) Practice on a scrap piece to get the hang of it. It comes pretty quickly. To see how quickly - just take a look at my website and start with Puzzle #1. That was my very first attempt. It's crude but it worked. After just a few puzzles, I was making much better cuts. Here's one less then two short months later. __________________ http://www.puzzlesdelmeeple.com

11-08-2009, 02:28 PM	#19
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	Thanks iohonnes for the links - it's always fun to see others work. Nice work too. __________________ DeWalt user.

11-08-2009, 10:03 PM	#20
iohonnes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 166	Thanks Sally; I wasn't trying to hijack your thread! I always find it amazing how the smallest change in method (freehand versus pattern) throws the average scroll-sawer. I guess it's that every other scroll saw discipline uses patterns almost exclusively; why won't puzzle making too? And of course, you can use a pattern - but with practice, it's almost easier not too (unless you are looking for a specialized effect, like a grid or figurals). And just about everyone knows what a puzzle piece looks like; it's just in getting the hang of how thin to make the neck on the interlocks. Once you get past that, it's all downhill. It's been great to see your puzzle making abilities and style develop over the last couple of months! John __________________ http://www.puzzlesdelmeeple.com

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