Leo The Lion, Zodiac Puzzle Video

[Artisan Pirate]

Hey Everyone! In this scroll saw project we make an awesome Leo The Lion Zodiac Puzzle (I'm A Leo!) from the Zodiac Puzzles For Scroll Saw Woodworking book by Fox Chapel Publishing. I use 3/8 inch Red Oak in for the puzzle. Hope you all like the video!

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[Hmerkle]

Question,
You hand sanded after cutting the puzzle.
I assume that is really to get rid of the "fuzzies" from the cutting...

can you power sand prior to cutting to get the surface of the wood ready for finish and would that make it easier to sand after cutting or is it just a simple to sand after cutting the pieces? (I worry about breaking parts of the cut pieces)

 

[Berta]

I always power sand to prepare my wood. I also power sand the front and back after. I don‘t power sand the cut edges especially with puzzles.

 

[Artisan Pirate]

Question,
You hand sanded after cutting the puzzle.
I assume that is really to get rid of the "fuzzies" from the cutting...

can you power sand prior to cutting to get the surface of the wood ready for finish and would that make it easier to sand after cutting or is it just a simple to sand after cutting the pieces? (I worry about breaking parts of the cut pieces)

I did pre sand before attaching the pattern, I should have explained it. The hand sanding was for the fuzzies and I wasn't overly aggressive with the hand sanding