Category Archives: Technical

There have been numerous postings about boxes on several puzzle related Facebook groups. Some people insist that custom puzzles deserve a wooden box, others detest wooden boxes. One fellow indicated that if the puzzle comes in a wooden box, he … Continue reading →

This is a continuation of my last blog post. This project is taking longer than expected. I have cut seven of the different wood samples. I will post my findings of these seven, as I am not sure how long … Continue reading →

Boulter sample pack The catalyst for this puzzle board comparison was the announced availability of sampler packs from Boulter Plywood with five 8″ x 8″ samples of different varieties of plywood. Dee Rogers on her Facebook group page explained that … Continue reading →

There are many possible materials to use for a good jigsaw puzzle. It is not always a form of wood, either. There are numerous examples of puzzles made from materials such as acrylic, thin metal, etc. Someone has recently made … Continue reading →

Well, I thought I was done writing about scroll saws. I really had nothing else to say, unless I was presented with an opportunity to use someone else’s saw to cut a similar puzzle. However, I received a couple of … Continue reading →

This last installment will be a discussion of my observations as I cut three very similar Dragon Tail puzzles, one with each of the three saws I have discussed before. For all three puzzles, I started with a 9″ x … Continue reading →

Before I start, a couple of comments on the last post. #1 – if you have a scroll saw with pinned blades, I was not trying to run it down. I was pointing out issues with pinned blades for those … Continue reading →

I am sometimes asked “what saw should I get?” There is no simple answer to that question other than it depends. It kind of reminds me of high school days: “My Chevy truck is better than your Ford truck!” We … Continue reading →

One of the major issues I have had to learn to deal with is that of paper issues. Specifically, photographic printer paper issues. These issues fall into a few categories which include: Someone who is just getting started out in … Continue reading →

When I started this blog a year or so ago, I stated that one of the things I would be writing about is the process I use and why I use it.  This entry is to explain the method I … Continue reading →