How to Make a Custom Hardwood Name Puzzle

[@dianeruiz0721]

Excellent job! You worked very hard on that! One of the best I’ve seen on KZbin or anywhere else. Thanks for showing us. ❤

[@JohnJohn-bo2fo]

Great result wth the two types of wood for contrast. I was also impressed your scrollsaw could cut these hardwoods together. (I am completely beginner)

[@EvanDunn414]

Totaly fantastic Adam, you are really talented.

[@Trevilocomic]

Great how to video!

[@CraveCraft]

Thank you!

[@brainbuilderspreschool5179]

I love this 🎉❤

[@BruceAUlrich]

Really good video, Adam! This name puzzle is a cool idea and is really beautiful too!

[@CraveCraft]

Bruce A. Ulrich thank you sir!

[@RayRayHandyman]

Nice and cool, thanks for sharing, keep going.

[@CraveCraft]

Thanks for the visit

[@JIdeasProductions]

Great puzzle! I really like the contrast on the letters

[@CraveCraft]

J-Ideas Productions thank you! Are you okay with how I credited the music? Do you want me to add anything else?

[@lalnuntharbiate]

Amazing nice👀👍👍👍

[@rogdotcom1]

Awesome video, well done and very informative. I just subscribed, looking forward to more 👍 .

[@CraveCraft]

Awesome, thank you!

[@markstewart5001]

On the "D" how did you leave the center piece on the bottom part? Did you just glue that down?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Mark, yes after I cut it out I glued it down to the base. I used the letter to make sure it was aligned correctly.

[@noeliarodriguez1838]

Hola precioso trabajo, una consulta si quisiera teñir la madera para que me quede como el tuyo combinado, sabrías decirme con que se puede teñir? Que sea apto para juguetes de niños y no se hinche la madera?

[@webadage]

I especially like the part at 5:06 where you talk about the dowel plugs and you say you cut them flush except you actually show how you cut them about 1/4 inch longer than flush; and then at 6:11 where you said you "hand sanded" with a random orbital sander while everyone knows "hand sanding" doesn't involve any kind of power tool. NICE!!! You did all that to see if we were paying attention, right? Did I pass the test? lol

[@mooresmade]

Tiny drill bit is an amazing idea! May I ask what size drill bit and what size blade worked well for you here?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Nick, it's been a while since i worked on this project but I believe it was an 1/8" drillbit and a No. 7, 11.5 TPI blade

[@mooresmade]

@@CraveCraft thank you thank you thank you!

[@tae_wan_kim]

Very good

[@ricol6478]

Hello. Great video. What are the dimensions of board and letters?

[@CraveCraft]

I typically make the letters around 3" tall and the width depends on the font (a bold font is important so that the letters dont break at a thin point). The base is ussually 1/2" bigger then the letters, so 4" by whatever width is needed.

[@karan6457]

Can you do it like 12 inches in length and 8 inches in width

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Karan, please email me and i can provide a quote: [e-mail]

[@ralph3163]

Great video. I tried the same puzzle but coloured the letters with food dye. The colours came out nicely but the letters expanded and wouldn't fit back into the board they came from. Is this normal? Thanks from Melbourne, Australia.

[@CraveCraft]

If the food dye was waterbased or you added water to it then it will make the wood fibers swell and the pieces may not fit. I haven't used food coloring before but have had good sucess with dye stains. I would love to see a picture of your puzzle if you're willing to share, my email is [e-mail]

[@ToolMetrix]

Great project and nice video, Adam! Just subscribed. Cheers, Paul

[@CraveCraft]

Thanks for the feedback and support Paul!!! 😀

[@tfwoodcraft]

this turns out so great! was it hard to hide the holes you drilled to fit the scroll saw blade through?

[@CraveCraft]

Thank you Trevor. the placement of the holes is important but if you use a small drill bit and poition the holes thoughtfully they are difficult to see in the final product. It also helps to file and sand the letters after cutting.

[@JolienBrebels]

Beautiful name puzzle! Oh and you have a new subscriber :) a wooden toymaker, also on KZbin!

[@CraveCraft]

Jolien Brebels thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@blakebeard3076]

Do you think you can achieve similar results with a jigsaw?

[@CraveCraft]

If you use a small blade and cut very slowly it should turn out pretty well. The kerf (blade thickness) will leave a little more wiggle room for the letter but it shouldn't be too bad. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!

[@axcolleen]

Maybe you can attach magnets in them so it can be hung on a door or displayed on a desk :)

[@SoniaBDorsey]

Great project! Great video. Where can I purchase this double sided tape?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Sonia, I cant find this specific brand online anywhere to send you a link but but it you do a search for double sided film tape there are a lot of options, 3M is a good brand.

[@sb_rugz]

what’s the list of tools you used for this project ?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Shaughndre, the only tool you really need is a scroll saw and sandpaper but it is useful to have a random orbital sander.

[@sb_rugz]

thank you!

[@sb_rugz]

What kind size wood do you recommend?

[@CraveCraft]

@@sb_rugz I reccomend using hard wood (I typicall use hard maple, cherry, and/or walnut). You can mix and match wood types to get the color combination that you like.

[@divinemusic6472]

Nice video

[@CraveCraft]

Thank you!

[@ymadd1]

Nice! What do you use to seal the puzzles?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Yolonda, I use General Finish, salad bowl finish because it is non-toxic. Better safe then sorry with kid toys.

[@NyakiSara]

Hello, where do I purchase such a machine? If you are selling the tools used in this video please lemme know. Cheers, from Tanzania.

[@CraveCraft]

Hello, I used a scroll saw for this project. I do not sell them or advocate for any specific brand.

[@NyakiSara]

@@CraveCraft thank you

[@karan6457]

What would it cost for you to make a custom sign for me, exactly how you did it, but with the letters glued to it? It's a gift for someone special

[@charlottep5609]

can this be sanded with just one tool for beginners who dont have all of those? maybe just sandpaper or belt?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Charlotte, yes you can sand the letter by hand with sand paper. It will just take a bit longer. I would also recommend using a file or wrapping sandpaper around a thin object like a screwdriver to get the inside of letters.

[@derpherpp]

What’s the name of that saw and where can I get one . Scroll saw? This is exactly what I’m looking for since everybody doing it by cnc now days

[@CraveCraft]

Yes, it is a scroll saw. I bought mine from Rockler Woodworking but there are a number of stores that sell them and they are also availible online.

[@kayla4698]

May I ask how long it takes for you to create one puzzle & How many would you say you can you make from the hours of 9-5?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Kayla, the time depends on the details of the order but typically around 2-3 hours per puzzle. I do projects on the side, not full time, so ussually work on them durning the evenings. Is there a specific reason you ask?

[@nacn5506]

Nice

[@emilyhawkins4806]

how much do you sell these for?

[@CraveCraft]

Hi Em, the cost depends on the type of wood and the length of the name. You can see the option on website using this link: cravecraftonline.com/product/custom-name-puzzle/

[@ebonynatasha]

What happens with the holes you drilled to start cutting the letters?

[@CraveCraft]

I use the smallest drill bit that my scroll saw blade will fit through and place it somewhere like a corner where I can sand it away or it otherwise won't be noticeable.

[@alokbakliwal2145]

What is paint meterial used.. !?

[@CraveCraft]

General Finishes brand, Salad bowl finish

[@longing4heaven24.7]

what size/kind of blade to you use

[@AdamVanEssen]

Hi Sherry Ann, sorry for the slow response. I typically use a No. 7 or 7R blade with 11.5 teeth per inch (TPI). The "R" stand for reverse because it has a number of teeth on the bottom that cut up instead of down which gives a cleaner cut on the bottom face. You have to make sure you keep more down pressure when you're using a reverse tooth blade though, especially with hardwood, because it tends to skip around more if you don't. I'm happy to answer any other questions that you have.

[@MikeyDonna]

I left you when you put it on high speed ?

[@ngochuyennguyenthi2130]

Sydney = Disney

[@Новости-з3й]

If you call this terrible music "a good podcast"... You're just embarassing yourself ! You can talk about what you know best : woodworking, but keep your terrible musical taste for yourself !

[@CraveCraft]

Hello, the podcast was the title that I showed on the phone screen and not what was playing in the video. Sorry you didnt like the music but hopefully you found the other content at least somewhat interesting or informational. Have a great day!

[@Новости-з3й]

Stop that awful music!!!!!!