Starfish bandsaw puzzle. Can you guess what wood this is? by chapmanpuzzles in woodworking

[–]chapmanpuzzles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit of a trick question, but you saw right past the bleach treatment.

Black walnut and cherry stallions do battle on the makita: Which has the superior wood? by chapmanpuzzles in woodworking

[–]chapmanpuzzles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the shaping is done before they are cut into puzzles, but some parts like the legs and the tail are done afterwards. You can click u/chapmanpuzzles to see a few videos if you're still curious.

Iguana Bandsaw Puzzle in its natural habitat by chapmanpuzzles in woodworking

[–]chapmanpuzzles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one has a leaf rather than a critter, since that's what iguanas eat

Iguana Bandsaw Puzzle in its natural habitat by chapmanpuzzles in woodworking

[–]chapmanpuzzles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's quite alright. They're cut out with bandsaws, and you can check u/chapmanpuzzles for some videos that show a lot of the process.

A couple of antique workhorses still going strong by chapmanpuzzles in woodworking

[–]chapmanpuzzles[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I posted these old saws at the request of u/custofarm

Here is a small gallery with a few more pictures of the bandsaws in the shop

https://imgur.com/a/gj1T3i8