If you like puzzles, this Lock Puzzle is just for you. It's a great project to make with Proxxon tools.
Here are the supplies and equipment you'll need:
- 4" x 5" x ¼" piece of wood for puzzle pieces
- 4" x 3½" x ¼" piece of wood for base
- 4" x 3½" piece of plexiglass
- 4 small brass screws
- Key and chain (optional)
- Wood glue
- Lock Puzzle Template
- FolkArt Outdoor acrylic paint (optional)
- Proxxon Bandsaw MBS/E
- Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
- Proxxon Delta Sander OZI/E
- Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM 115
Let make the Lock Puzzle:
- Mount the pattern for the puzzle pieces on blank. Cover one side of the blank with painter's tape. The painter's tape makes removal of the pattern easy without leaving any sticky residue. Mist the back side of the pattern with spray adhesive, and mount on the taped blank.
- Cut the outer dimensions on the bandsaw.
- Drill a pilot hole for the scroll saw blade. Cut the interiors on the scroll saw.
- Add directional marks on the backs of the puzzle tiles to facilitate accurate assemble.
- Using the drill press, drill the marked holes in the tiles. Use a piece of waste wood under the tile to avoid tear-out. secure the waste wood and tile against the adjustable fence.
- Follow Step 1 to mount the pattern on the plexiglass.
- Cut the exterior of the plexiglass on the bandsaw. Drill a pilot hole in the plexiglass to accommodate the scroll saw blade. Place a piece of waste wood under the plexiglass for a cleaner hole. Cut the interiors on the scroll saw.
- Cut the base on the bandsaw. Optionally, the base can be painted with acrylic paints.
- Glue the grid for the tiles and the base together. Let dry thoroughly.
- Insert the puzzle tiles in the grid/base. Add plexiglass on top. Securely tape the edges with painter's tape. Measure, mark, and drill holes in each corner for brass screws. Screw the layers together.
- Now, solve the puzzle to open the lock. When you give up, you can find the Lock Puzzle Solution here.
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| Carole |
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