steve's little square puzzle

[dunk]

thanks all, I speeded up the saw, I was using the clear tape, and I changed my expections to how long it would take to make each cut.

I also did four cuts vs. the two to make the puzzle a little hard.

John or as you are now known TIA...    Can you share a picture of your modified and original puzzles?  I'd like to see your end product.

[saw dust john]

here is a pix.  I don't have one of the original with 2 cuts.

I just did the pattern twice on two sides.  It came up with 9 pieces total.

Not real hard but a little more difficult to put together.
I think the staining made it easier, as the end grains are more pronounced

[dunk]

Thanks John for taking the time to do that.  In the future seal the end grain with shellac first and it will help for a more uniform staining.  Just a tip I learned.

[HWPlmbr1]

Nice improvisation TIA, I mean John!

[Bill P]

Hey, Tia,

My wife now calls me Lol.

Bill

[saw dust john]

Hey Bill

that could mean "lots of laughs"  or lots of love"

we won't ask.

Tia (saw dust john)

[Sawdust Dave]

 In the future seal the end grain with shellac first and it will help for a more uniform staining.

Another tip is to sand the end grain to 320 or 400 grit before you put shellac on it.