puzzles

[Dav]

these puzzlesI see people posting that stand alone I assume ard made out of 3/4 in. boards. Whats the best blade to you, are puzzle blades the flemzy for this and should I be using another size? haven't tried one yet but am thinking of it.

[julief]

Depends on the size of puzzle.  For most of my 3/4" puzzles I use either a #5 or #7 reverse tooth blade either Olson Platinum or Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse tooth blades.  If there are alot of really tight turns I'll back up to a #3 but you have to be careful and slow down or the blade will bow and your pieces will not fit right.  The Puzzlers blades that flying dutchman has I only use for thin puzzles that require tight fitting pieces like when you make a puzzle out of a photo.  Hope this helps.

[Dav]

yes it does thanks
dav

[jimbo]

I normally use a #7 for the profile and a #5 for cutting the puzzle on 3/4" medium hard board
Jimbo

[loftyhermes]

I use Olsen no. 5

[Judy Hunter]

I am happy with my fine spirals.  the cuts might not be as fine as for photograph puzzles.
If you go to my site (I'm still working on it) and click on mythological puzzles then click on any one of them, you can see how they are cut.

[Wandascroller]

I use Flying Dutchman reverse SkipTooth blades. Like Jimbo, I use #7 for the outside & # 5 for the internal cuts. I mostly use 3/4" pine shelving for my puzzles. I get seconds that are cheaper and arrange the pattern pieces around the knots/imperfections. Make sure you check the reverse side of the board for problems. I have cut a puzzle out only to find it had a "nice" strip of core wood right across the back!
I sand around all the cut pieces lightly,  to get rid of any fuzzies & to slightly round the edges, either with the dremel or by hand with a small roll of 240grit sandpaper.

[dunk]

Judy,
perhaps a link to your website in your signature line?

[julief]

Just click on the globe under her picture.

[Dav]

judy you mention being happy with your fine spirals. Which would those be? Dav

[dunk]

Just click on the globe under her picture.

I learn something new everyday!  Thanks!

Say Judy after checking out your site (Which is awesome by the way) I noticed the following, could you explain what it is please?

Each puzzle comes with a puzzle board for use in standing it upright and the secret solution.

[Judy Hunter]

The fine spirals I use are galaxy stock #45225 size 2/0   .024 diameter. 48 teeth per in.

I order from Wildwood designs.....      Mike's are good too but the kerf seems bigger.

[jimbo]

That is a great site, Judy I love you puzzles, but I still can't get my head around the spirals, must be too impatient
jimbo

[Barry]

I use FD reverse #5 for 3/4 puzzles.

Barry

[julief]

I don't have a problem using spirals - I just don't get using them on puzzles.  I am going to try one just to see.  I would think the kerf would be too wide for a good fit.  Obviously not, Judy's puzzles look great.