This Do-it-yourself projects category features a collection of DIY free woodworking plans to build wooden puzzles from woodworker related web sites. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 3D house puzzle. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a cube maze puzzle. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
How to build wooden games The Ring Thing and The Camel and the Needle. ...
Create your own unicorn scroll saw puzzle using the free instructions and pattern available at the link. Have fun painting it too...maybe you could let the gift recipient paint it themselves.
The pinball inside the solid wooden cage is quite a bit bigger than the holes. How did it get in?
At the link you can choose which political party puzzle pattern you wish to download and make with your scroll saw.
Here is a great snowmen puzzle project complete with painting patterns.
This puzzle is based on shapes consisting of 1 inch cube combinations. The final assembled puzzle is a three inch cube. Precision size is critical. It is best if you cut the pieces every so slightly larger than the 1 inches cubes to compensate for loss during sanding.
Use the free downloadable pattern at the link to create this Star of David puzzle on your scroll saw.
I used poplar, but clear pine is also a good choice. Both woods are relatively inexpensive, widely available, and cut and finish well.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a scrollsawn 3D toolbox puzzle. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
At the link you can download the free pattern to scroll this VW Beetle car puzzle.
Scroll these puzzles that simply spell the name of the animal. Here are a donkey and elephant.
At the link you will find free step-by-step instructions to build a hanging macaw puzzle, and you can download the free template.
This design is simple enough that you can make the parts yourself with ordinary shop tools such as a scroll saw and belt sander. Here are instructions for making and assembling your own copy.
Create this owl family puzzle on your scroll saw using the free downloadable templates available at the link.
At this link you can download the free pattern for this dragonfly puzzle.
The easiest way to make a puzzle with a contrasting frame is to stack-cut two puzzles at one time. Choose contrasting woods, such as walnut and Baltic birch.
This project builds a 6 piece wooden puzzle that when assembled makes a fully symmetrical jack (3 dimensional).
At the link you will find a free download of this tree puzzle pattern. This is an easy project to personalize for gifts. Find out how.
Use these free woodworking plans to build this wooden puzzle vault. Scroll down at the link and you will find the downloadable plan in the attachments section.
Although not made on the scroll saw, this cube in a cube puzzle is fun to make.
A geometric challenge. The building block in this intriguing puzzle is a single shape, glued together in pairs to form eight parts. Many puzzle solutions are possible.
The dimensions in the drawings will yield a 6.5 inch long puzzle which is relatively simple to make and manipulate.
With three pieces and two of them the same piece, this is a fast project to make. But it will take a little longer for your friends to figure out! Measurements are in standard and metric.
Tangram puzzle consists of seven flat shapes called tans, which are made by cutting a square. The goal is to form a specific shape by using all the 7 tans and they must touch, but not overlap.
How is that scrap pile in the corner of the shop coming along? Getting any smaller? Here is one way to put some of your cherished chunks of thick stock to good use, producing casual gifts of irresistible appeal to young and old alike. Kids under ten can reassemble these puzzles in 30 seconds, grown-ups in only three or four minutes if they are sharp.
At the link you will fine the free downloadable templates for the puzzle pieces as well as a video.
This dovetail puzzle box has a series of three engaging dovetail keys. You push the sliding bottom key to release the end keys and open the lid.