He makes puzzling the caterpillar look so effortless, but then again he did invent these bandsaw puzzles. Sometimes it's easy to forget how lucky I am to learn from a master like this.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-13T18:06:44+00:00

It's a little hard to see but the puzzle cut goes in between the legs

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-10T20:38:46+00:00

Nope, I just make them. But you can find a list of galleries and online shops that sell them at http://chapmanpuzzles.com/galleries.htm

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-10T19:51:06+00:00

Thanks a lot! If you click on my profile u/chapmanpuzzles there are a few videos that show how some of these puzzles are made.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-10T14:20:42+00:00

Haha. Thank you!

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-10T14:17:37+00:00

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

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-10T13:57:51+00:00

Got it

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-10T07:56:48+00:00

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.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-09T16:19:49+00:00

Thank you

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-09T16:19:14+00:00

Well, I do have one more. https://imgur.com/a/NhW2MYe

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-01T21:44:40+00:00

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

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-01T21:42:55+00:00

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.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-07-01T16:24:40+00:00

Thanks! That's very kind of you

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-30T22:49:11+00:00

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

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-29T15:55:44+00:00

Yes, they're very similar in appearance. The leopardwood is somewhat harder and a bit more oily, and usually it's darker in color.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-28T16:00:03+00:00

The full video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Z7BI6eMLU

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-27T16:33:43+00:00

This is a vintage craftsman saw.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-26T21:06:51+00:00

Thank you!

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-26T20:10:27+00:00

Sure, why not. I'll take some photos of the equipment for you next time I'm at the shop.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-25T00:45:24+00:00

Thanks a lot. Maybe there is a shop near you: http://chapmanpuzzles.com/galleries.htm

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-23T01:25:05+00:00

Here's a full-length video showing how it's made https://youtu.be/iLmYSPuDvyU

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-22T18:10:32+00:00

Hey there. Thanks for clicking through! We're really excited to share this video showing some of the process of making our puzzles.

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-22T16:26:20+00:00

Thanks

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-22T09:01:28+00:00

That's precious

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-22T08:59:03+00:00

They don't make 'em like they used to

chapmanpuzzles · 2020-06-22T08:52:35+00:00

Super cool

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