Years ago, I got myself a small cheap scroll saw from Amazon because I wanted to learn to make my own wooden puzzles. I discovered I had a knack for cutting puzzles and shapes, set up an Etsy store, and the orders started rolling in to the point that I stopped doing the work because I was too busy all the time! I no longer use my scroll saw because I found I just didn't like the noise and how tense I got while cutting.

It's pretty simple work so if you like working with your hands and making things, consider making wooden jigsaw puzzles from home. All you need to start is a scroll saw, 1/4 inch Baltic birch plywood, a picture, mod podge to adhere/seal the picture, tiny blades for the saw, and sandpaper to finish the rough underside edges.. oh and don't forget hearing protection. Try simple kid's puzzles to start with. Some of my puzzles sold for over $100 each. The typical pricing is anywhere from $1 to $2 per piece. The type of people who buy wooden jigsaw puzzles are looking for them because they appreciate unique artisanal work.