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For centuries, logic puzzles have entertained, inspired and educated kids of all ages. Studies show these engaging "brain teasers" provide unsurpassed benefits to the body and mind, increasing manual dexterity, mathematical abilities and overall intellectual agility.
Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles provides plans and instructions for crafting 18 of the most popular manual puzzles. Projects range from traditional "put together/take apart" games like pentominoes and soma cubes to more sophisticated "unlocking" head-scratchers, such as the Burr and Heart Box puzzles. Readers will also learn specialized cutting, drilling, sanding, gluing and finishing techniques that make crafting wooden puzzles possible.
Synopsis
For centuries, logic puzzles have entertained, inspired and educated kids o
Synopsis
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Puzzle maker Charlie Ross personalizes puzzle making by sharing with the reader different methods to add their own creative touch to this popular scroll saw woodworking project. From learning to convert a favorite digital photo, art print or other image onto a wooden jigsaw puzzle, to mastering his three puzzle-making methods of strip cutting, stair-step cutting, and free form cutting, readers, whether beginner or experienced, can move at their own pace in practicing each technique. Ross also includes designs for brain-busting puzzles with imbedded hidden objects, no corners, and other clever techniques.
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About the Author
Charlie Ross is a second-generation puzzle maker who is currently retired from a career in Occupational Safety - a subject which he is the author of one book and many articles which have been published in professional journals. An avid photographer, Charlie currently spends much of his time behind the camera and exhibiting his work in galleries.
Table of Contents
How to Use This Book xx
Introduction xx
Chapter 1: Getting Started xx
Equipment xx
Choosing Your Subjects xx
Materials xx
Preparing a Puzzle Blank xx
A Little Philosophy About Making Jigsaw Puzzles xx
Chapter 2: Techniques and Exercises xx
Cutting Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces xx
Problems and Solutions xx
Practice Puzzles xx
Puzzle 1: Strip-Cutting Method xx
Puzzle 2: Sectioning a Puzzle Blank xx
Puzzle 3: Stair-Step Cutting xx
Puzzle 4: Small Freehand Style xx
Puzzle 5: Large Freehand Style xx
Chapter 3: Creating Your First Heirloom Jigsaw Puzzle xx
Jigsaw Puzzle Step-by-Step xx
Boxing Your Puzzle xx
Appendix xx
A Short History of Jigsaw Puzzles xx
Beginner Jigsaw Patterns xx
Fancy Figure Library xx
Index xx