Woodworker's Journal 1983-7-1, страница 38

Jigsaw Puzzle

Although we confess to having an opinion that's thoroughly biased, we think that items made out of wood have a special appeal. For example, a jigsaw puzzle doesn't ordinarily make much of a decorative item, yet make one from an attractive piece of wood, like the one shown, and it becomes something special.

It's a good project to make as a gift item, either to give away to friends and relatives, or to sell at gift shops and craft fairs. Ours is made from oak, but almost any type of wood can be used.

The small frame box is a nice feature and can be made first. About 30 inches of 3/8 by 13/16 stock will provide enough material to make the entire outer frame. The cove detail can be added using a router equipped with a Vi inch core-box bit. To make the V« inch wide by Vs inch deep groove, set the table saw blade to a depth of Vs inch, then adjust the rip fence to locate the groove 1/16 inch from the bottom. Make this first cut, then relocate the rip fence to establish the V* inch width. A third and final adjustment of the fence will allow a cut to clean up the waste material.

After cutting the 6Vs inch square bottom, the frame can be mitered at 45 degrees. Assemble with glue and clamp with a web clamp. A few elastic bands can also be used to provide clamping pressure. The full-size puzzle pattern can now be transferred to one inch thick stock and cut out with the jigsaw. Take care to follow the pattern carefully.

Final sand all surfaces, keeping in mind that a nice finish will add considerably to the appearance. A good quality penetrating oil makes an excellent clear final finish.

The Gift Shop

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