How I Make Scroll Saw Name Puzzle Patterns

I made a few scroll saw name puzzles recently and I thought I would show you how I make them.

(link to video on youtube https://youtu.be/s8K6HgG7Iv4)

 

First I create a new word document.  I then type in the name I want to cut and change the page orientation to landscape.  I then highlight the text set it to 250 pt, right click on it and select font.  Under the advanced menu I select condensed, and 30 pt.  You will have to adjust the amount you condense the font based upon the size and type of font used.

I right click on the word again and select font.  This time I click “Text Effects” and choose no fill.

I thin chose a solid black outline.

I print the name out and draw in the puzzle bubbles by hand.

I spray adhesive on the back of the pattern and let it dry about 5 minutes till it’s tacky.

I then press the pattern on a scrap of wood.

I use my scroll saw to cut out the letters.

I sand the letters by hand till I am happy with the finish.

How to Cut Wooden Wheels with a Drill Press and Hole Saw

In this video I go over making wooden wheels with a drill press.

These wheels are the kind I use for the toys in the How to Make Wooden Farm Toys Book.

And for the toys on the downloadable plans page.

First I use a forstner bit to make an inset for the center. This is cosmetic, the forstner bit should be smaller than the final diamter of the wheel you are cutting.

I cut out the wheel with a hole saw, the hole saw size should be about 1/4″ bigger than the size of wheel you want to cut out.  This is because the hole saw is sized for its outside diameter and the wheel you cut will be the inside diameter.  Take care to drill safely and slowly and follow all the manufacturer recommendations for your tools and equipment.

After the wheel is cut on the hole saw it is very rough.  I run a quarter inch bolt through the wheel so I can chuck the wheel in the drill press for sanding.

I finish my toy wheels using a beeswax/oil finish or just a cutting board/mineral oil finish.

The wheels are attached to the toy using axle pegs I purchase from Amazon or other craft part sources like craftparts.com.

Lego Friends Jungle Boat 30115 Build Review

The video of our build and review of the Lego Friends Jungle Boat 30115.

I purchased this at Toys R Us for $4.99.  I have also seen it in the seasonal area at Target and it is available at Amazon by clicking here.
MUSIC
Summer Smile- Silent Partner
SOFTWARE
Video effects/editing- Blender
Photo editing- Gimp
Audio- Audacity

 

http://youtu.be/V9dJUyclUcM

 

Lego Chima Gorzan’s Walker Polybag 30262 Build and Review

Below is the video of our build and review of the Lego Legends of Chima Frax’ Phoenix Flyer 30264.

Purchased from my local Toys R Us for $3.99, but also available at Amazon by clicking here.
http://youtu.be/8oufPYXu1PU

 

 

LEGO CHIMA FRAX’ PHOENIX FLYER 30264 BUILD REVIEW

Below is the video of our build and review of the Lego Legends of Chima Frax’ Phoenix Flyer 30264.

Available at Amazon by clicking here.

http://youtu.be/hdBgXhwKrME

 

MUSIC
The Messenger- Silent Partner
SOFTWARE
Video effects/editing- Blender
Photo editing- Gimp
Audio- Audacity

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