Thread: Jigsaw puzzles - the best blade?

I have never cut puzzles before but from what I have read from other forums etc. you could use puzzle blades but you might find the thickness of what you plan to cut maybe a bit much for them if you plan to cut the pieces & the backing together.You may need a bigger blade such as a #1 or #3 in either a skip tooth or Ultra reverse.If you use a bigger blade with a bigger kerf it makes it easier to fit the pieces together (handy for children) You will need to take it slow & have the correct tension & not force the blade otherwise a angled cut will result.I don't know what adhesive they use but maybe just a spray adhesive like the one I use to glue the patterns to the wood.Hope this helps in some way. Cheers Peter

I usually use puzzle or superior puzzle blades. Flying Dutchman brand. Get them from Mikes Workshop in the US or there is a well hidden supplier in SA somewhere though I've never been able to find them.

https://mikesworkshop.com/collections/blades

The blade supplier in SA is Helen Harris & you can email her at [email protected] I get all my blades through her & find her very helpful & prompt. Cheers Peter

Yes, I order from Helen all the time. She is marvelous. There is a considerable box of blades here, but puzzle blades are not in my collection.

I was thinking of the Flying Dutchmans Superior Puzzle FD-SP (but my PDF from her is probably 2 years old. Time to update!)

Edit: I should have mentioned, the cuts are only through 3mm MDF, not the whole lot. Silly me.

Email bounces

Bummer.

Originally Posted by woodPixel

Email bounces

Bummer.

That email address is correct as of December 2016.[email protected] If you do not have success I can give you her ph number.

I use Helen as a blade supply and couldn't be happier. If you ask the question of her you will get a response . I have done numerous puzzles and use #3 PGF blades no problem as far as glue goes depends on the quality of the paper if photo paper aquadhere [not sure of spelling]is as good as any to attach to MDF just don't flood the paper or it will weep through experiment with scrap