This book is compiled from all the best projects found in the pages
of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine.
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Pros: a nice book with wood project accessible for all levels.
Great presentation with step by step instructions. Cons: All three
projects I made so far have errors (or missing steps) in the
instructions. Beware, It's very frustrating to have to redo your
projects from start...
A collection of articles from the Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts
magazine, Wooden Puzzles deals primarily with projects that have a
jigsaw puzzle element and hence are suited to being made on the
scrollsaw. There are 31 puzzles in all. Many, such as the Woodimal
Moose and Lion, Kangaroo, Wizard, Star and Motorcycle are
identifiable 20 shapes which can be pulled apart like a jigsaw
puzzle. Others such as the Dairy Delight, Apple Alphabet and Paul
Bunyan consist of a backing tray and pull-out pieces. There are a
few 3D puzzles. These include the Whale which has a small Jonah
figure inside, the Interlocking Lizard and an introduction to
layered marquetry puzzles. The Wooden Puzzle Vault is an
interesting and complex project for the router table and drill
press, rather than the scrollsaw. One project that stands out is
the World's Most Difficult Four-Piece Puzzle. It might not be the
most difficult but it will certainly amuse your friends. It
consists of four seemingly identical jigsaw pieces that make up a
square. However there is a trick to getting it apart and putting it
back together. To successfully produce the puzzle a little trial
and error with the cutting on the scrollsaw is required. All
projects are detailed with plans, colour photographs and
step-by-step instructions. Wooden Puzzles will provide hours of fun
for anyone with a scrollsaw and represents good value for those
interested in wooden puzzles generally.
For the scroll sawyer these puzzles are fun to make and even more
fun to solve. There are 31 puzzles from the pages of ScrollSaw &
Crafts Magazine and they are great. I liked the challenging (to
solve) four-piece puzzle, the Apple Alphabet puzzle for kids and 29
more. The authors do a great job of showing you how to make the
various cuts and the materials that they used. A fun book for
all.
Do our LumberJocks' scrollwork projects inspire and intimidate you?
Are you puzzled by scroll saw work? The book "Wooden Puzzles" takes
"puzzled" to a whole new level! In "Wooden Puzzles" there are
thirty-one projects that are divided into beginner, intermediate
and master categories. There are puzzles for children, for
educational purposes, for teenagers and for adults. Although my
scroll saw skills are limited and my confidence level on the
machine is low I am inspired to try my hand at making one - the
projects are just too cute to resist and the beginner ones don't
look too difficult. Each scroll saw project comes with a pattern
for the puzzle and a picture of the finished product (sometimes
with different variations which is helpful). Many of the projects
come with a series of photos accompanying the step-by-step
instructions. Throughout the pages of the book are dozens of tips
regarding wood selection and combinations, pattern reproductions,
and scrolling tips. I have looked through the book several times
now, gaining the courage to try my hand at making a puzzle.
Although I love the simple but beautiful puzzles I am intrigued by
the variations presented. Maybe, just maybe, I'll jump right into
mixing it up a bit! My Ratings of The Book Layout and Appearance:
Good balance of photos, plans and instructions. Thumbs Up!
Instructions: Clear step-by-step instructions and patterns. Thumbs
Up! Projects Selection: Great variety (in subject matter and skill
level) Inspiration: There are so many of the projects that I want
to make! Inspired, indeed. Thumbs Up! Overall: Thumbs Up!
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