Finally, I'm over the hump! Got this puzzle done this morning with a lot less hassle than the first one I tried. Whereas I broke 3 blades on my first attempt (19 pcs cut), this one I got the whole shebang cut (182 pcs) with 3 blades. I probably could have made it with 2, but they started to get a bit dull. Actually, I should have changed them a little bit more often. I noticed some chipping out on the back and that, if I remember right, was one indication that the blade was getting dull and I was having to push a little too hard.
I started cutting this puzzle in the upper left corner and finished in the lower right. By the time i got to end i was really feeling pretty good about my cutting and the pieces started getting a bit smaller and less "clunky".
I did however make a few unintentionally bad cuts. I got locked into swinging the wood and wound up curling back on my own cut, making a pretty small piece. Oh well.
Also included 1 figural, that being my signature piece. It's a Missouri "kicking mule".
Comments and suggestions always welcome.
I started cutting this puzzle in the upper left corner and finished in the lower right. By the time i got to end i was really feeling pretty good about my cutting and the pieces started getting a bit smaller and less "clunky".
I did however make a few unintentionally bad cuts. I got locked into swinging the wood and wound up curling back on my own cut, making a pretty small piece. Oh well.
Also included 1 figural, that being my signature piece. It's a Missouri "kicking mule".
Comments and suggestions always welcome.
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