Continuous Cut Method for Jigsaws DSC00174
Continuous freehand cutting is a style of puzzle cutting is from the 1920's. This creates two large complementary maze-like 'ribbons', which fit together and interlock, which can each then be cut across to separate off the individual pieces. This example shows a puzzle blank which has been cut in two - one half is then maze-cut (producing two complementary interlocking ribbons). Perhaps this was a demonstration piece or teaching aid. The artwork is a Pears illustration, painted by Arthur Ellesley.
In his talk, author Geert Bekkering identified this method in Dutch and German jigsaws, which he called 'long line angular/rounded'. He believes that the Expert-style jigsaws were produced by this method.
You can see Dee Rogers of Platinum Puzzles cutting in this style, and Bob Armstrong has a page where several cutters styles are analysed and include maze-cutting (Melinda and Conrad Armstrong).
puzzles.wonderhowto.com/how-to/continuous-cut-wooden-jigs...
www.oldpuzzles.com/full-dickens/cutting-styles
Continuous Cut Method for Jigsaws DSC00174
Continuous freehand cutting is a style of puzzle cutting is from the 1920's. This creates two large complementary maze-like 'ribbons', which fit together and interlock, which can each then be cut across to separate off the individual pieces. This example shows a puzzle blank which has been cut in two - one half is then maze-cut (producing two complementary interlocking ribbons). Perhaps this was a demonstration piece or teaching aid. The artwork is a Pears illustration, painted by Arthur Ellesley.
In his talk, author Geert Bekkering identified this method in Dutch and German jigsaws, which he called 'long line angular/rounded'. He believes that the Expert-style jigsaws were produced by this method.
You can see Dee Rogers of Platinum Puzzles cutting in this style, and Bob Armstrong has a page where several cutters styles are analysed and include maze-cutting (Melinda and Conrad Armstrong).
puzzles.wonderhowto.com/how-to/continuous-cut-wooden-jigs...
www.oldpuzzles.com/full-dickens/cutting-styles