How to Make an Intriguing Crescent to Cross Puzzle with Proxxon Tools

 This crescent-to-cross puzzle is a good project for honing bandsaw and scroll saw skills. 

Supplies and Equipment for the Crescent to Cross Puzzle

• Wood blank large enough to accommodate puzzle pattern
• Crescent to Cross Puzzle Pattern
• Proxxon Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Proxxon Disc Sander TG 125/E

Instructions for Making the Crescent to Cross Puzzle

1. Print the pattern. You can scale the pattern to your desired size within your printing software.
2. Cover one side of the blank with painter's tape.
   
   
    
3. Mist the back side of the pattern with spray adhesive, and mount on the taped blank. The painter's tape makes removal of the pattern easy without leaving any sticky residue. 
   
   
   
4. Cut the pattern outline using the bandsaw.
   
   
   
5. Alternatively, use the scroll saw to cut the pattern pieces. Or, use both saws in combination.
   
   
   
6. Sand surfaces with the Delta sander.
   
   
   
7. Finish the pieces as desired. I used FolkArt Home Décor Antique Wax.
   
   
   
8. Now, see if you can solve the puzzle.
   

Carole