Jigsaws Forum (Jigsaw Puzzle Club) / General Jigsaw Discussion / Puzzle Help / What surface for larger puzzles. / Latest Posts

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

ramerd — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:43:42 GMT

屋外の結婚式だけでなく、ゲストに、だけでなく、新郎新婦へのカジュアルな方法でドレスアップする機会を与えてくれます。屋外[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/]ドレス[/url]についての最もよい事は1つがユニークに見えるために、それらに一定の技術革新をもたらすことができるということです。私たちは花嫁だけでなくゲストのためのユニークな屋外[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/zi-gong-doresu]子供ドレス[/url]のいくつかを見てみましょう。

屋外の結婚式のほとんどは通常カジュアルなのに、まだそれは正式なイベントであると考える人もいる。このような場合には、花嫁のための理想的な[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/akusesari/beru]ベール[/url]はどちら袖や肩オフになっている完全長白[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/]披露宴ドレス[/url]となります。

あまりにも同じような手の手袋とペアリングすることが重要です。しかし、これは非常にまれなケースですと屋外の結婚式のほとんどが非公式イベントです。このような場合には、ように花嫁が選択できるオプションの多くは彼女のように、ある[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/]披露宴ドレス[/url]まず第一に、花嫁は、流れるような長い伝統に固執する必要はありません[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/karadoresu]カラードレス格安[/url]また、それは1つが山の上部、またはビーチで結婚式を持っている場合、その
[url=http://www.vitabella.jp/uedeingudoresu]ウェディングドレス格安[/url]を運ぶために、実際には不可能である。

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

wilpeter — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:21:32 GMT

By now, I'm sure the original poster has his solution. I use a drafting table (40" x 30") that's tiltable and has a ledge that can be raised/lowered. The largest puzzle I've done is 2,000 and it barely fit. Have yet to locate any stores in (Winnipeg) Canada that sell anything larger than 1,500 pcs. That fellow in Yorkshire could probably patent and sell his pattern abroad. With the Baby Boomers creating a peak of seniors, it sounds like a growth industry.:)

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:28:20 GMT

if you could provide some contact details for me maybe the club can get in touch and try to get some bespoke boards made

jig

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

cazza99 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:08:13 GMT

This sounds a brilliant idea. I'm ill and have been doing jigsaws quite frequently for the last few years and am wanting to progress onto larger jigsaws. I've been wondering what to do them on cos its important I can use a board which can slant down onto my lap, while I sit with my feet up. I can't do large jigsaws at a table - it strains my back leaning forwards so much.

I got someone to get a large piece of hardboard for me - big enough to just fit 5000 pieces but the problem is - it's quite bendy. I am going to put a piece of felt on it to stop the pieces slipping, I can then roll up the jigsaw when wanting to put into storage. I'm wondering whether I need a different type of board.

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Grahame — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:33:50 GMT

Afternoon, Desmo - I wasn't sure how many big jig fanatics are out there, so just floated my big board set-up to see what level of interest there might be. The board was made for me by Terry McGee in Wetherby in Yorkshire. He already makes and sells 1000 and 1500 piece boards, but I challenged him to meet my spec for a bigger set-up, and he delivered!! We started sketching it back in Nov '08 but only settled on the spec in March '09. The board is in three panels - all 2ft x 4ft in 12mm MDF (light green); the parts are interlocking with lateral tenon joints and locking blocks, locked by Allen key. It is a really neat piece of kit. It even has a spider base with central bearing so that the board can revolve - stops you having to walk around it all the time. The board is thus flexible/scaleable - use it in one, two or three panel format - at its max, it's a 6ft x 4ft unit. It can take up to a max of 5000 piece or 6000 pieces, depending on the jig manufacturer - for instance, it takes up to 5000 in the Clementoni range or 6000 in the Educa range. But obviously it takes everything up to these sizes in any manufacturer range.
We're working on a storage solution at present - using the 'laptop bag' as the model (Denise (Mrs) McGee's idea) so that each panel is protected in a sleeve for storage. It really needs such a solution so that it can be stored safely and without using up space. The whole set-up is meant to last; it's an investment. The price is one for Terry to say and may depend on level of interest - economies of production, methinks - for me, it should outlast me, and hopefully I've got quite some years to go, so the cost over 'xx' years and 'xxx' jigs is peanuts.
I hope that gives you an idea - I've floated with Margaret (my personal jig shopper) at the Club that I'd do an article for the Newsletter at some point, maybe with some pictures of the board being used 'in anger'.
I don't know if you can post photos on the Bulletin Board, but I'm more than happy to e-mail photos to folk, if they're interested. Hope this helps!

Grahame

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:46:01 GMT

Hi Grahame,

I'm dying to know more about this board, where you got it from, price, description etc. I'm sure lots of people would like to know more.

Can you tell us all more about it, it's bound to be of great interest to one and all ! :)

Welcome to the forum Grahame, and thanks in anticipation!:P

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Grahame — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:08:17 GMT

Evening, Folks - I see some chat on big board set-ups - 3000+ - well, being a fanatic, I got serious, spec'd a set-up and commissioned it - modular, scaleable (up to 6000) and storable - picked it up this last weekend from a board-maker in Yorkshire. Well worth the trip from Scotland! If you're interested and willing to invest (it'll outlast you), let me know and I'll pass on the details.

Grahame in Scotland

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:39:47 GMT

derek is a man, he wont use a board, he will just do the puzzle around the various stella cans and empty pizza boxes left around the house.

or maybe thats just me lol

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

sunnydale — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:21:23 GMT

[quote][b]Desmodegsy (04/12/2008)[/b][hr]

I'm gonna do the 3,000 puzzle that I'm about to start, without looking at the picture once!!!![/quote]

BTW Derek, you never did tell us what is on the 3000 picture you're about to start:exclamationmark:

Oh....and have you sorted a board yet?????:P

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

EmmaJ — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:33:21 GMT

Ok Des you're on!!! No picture!! Keep me posted!

xx:P

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:25:03 GMT

Ooooo Emma, you are cheeky!!!:w00t::D

I think that men can 'see' the puzzle clearer than women!!:cool:;)

Just to prove my point, I'm gonna do the 3,000 puzzle that I'm about to start, without looking at the picture once!!!!

I'll keep you informed on progress!:D

9,000 pieces!!!:w00t: I am impressed! You did well for a female!!! :w00t::P:hehe::cool:;)

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

EmmaJ — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:30:56 GMT

In relation to puzzle boards etc - my largest jigsaw was 9000 (to date) and I ended up just doing it on the spare bedroom floor. My 3000 piece went on the floor as well - as long as your carpet isn't too fluffy this can work without a board. However I realise that some people can't sit on the floor for long. I just find it gives me the best view. In relation to men 'v' women. I get very cross doing puzzles with men - in particular my dad - as they always insist on having the picture/box on constant display. I like to do it without a picture to increase the challenge and always get left with the sky as men seem to find that too tricky to devote their time to!!

So take that all you men;)

Love to all xx

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:45:33 GMT

maybe in the next jigs corner :)

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:22:43 GMT

[quote][b]Jig (06/11/2008)[/b][hr]funny, bah some people are easily impressed, Jig is the master of funny :)[/quote]

OK, here's a challenge for you Jig!!:cool:

Make us laugh with a joke or funny story, but it MUST have Jigsaws involved somewhere!!!;):P

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:46:37 GMT

funny, bah some people are easily impressed, Jig is the master of funny :)

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:34:17 GMT

:P:P:P

You're funny! :D

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

sunnydale — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:27:01 GMT

[quote][b]Desmodegsy (26/10/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]sunnydale (15/10/2008)

By the way.....Have you got that large board sorted yet???:hehe:[/quote]

I'm on with sorting a new board out, my partner thinks I'll not sort it this side of Xmas though!!!:P

Why do women have so little faith in us fellas!!!:crying:;):D[/quote]That should be obvious!:hehe:

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:32:57 GMT

[quote][b]Desmodegsy (26/10/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]sunnydale (15/10/2008)

By the way.....Have you got that large board sorted yet???:hehe:[/quote]

I'm on with sorting a new board out, my partner thinks I'll not sort it this side of Xmas though!!!:P

Why do women have so little faith in us fellas!!!:crying:;):D[/quote]

shhh, the women are listening :O

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:45:33 GMT

[quote][b]sunnydale (15/10/2008)

By the way.....Have you got that large board sorted yet???:hehe:[/quote]

I'm on with sorting a new board out, my partner thinks I'll not sort it this side of Xmas though!!!:P

Why do women have so little faith in us fellas!!!:crying:;):D

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

sunnydale — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:45:38 GMT

[quote][b]Desmodegsy (14/10/2008)[/b][hr]

I do puzzle with my partner, but she often leaves me to do the hard bits!:Whistling:

Are the fairer sex better at certain aspects of puzzling? Are men worse at others?

[/quote]

Re the 'hard bits'.....Are you sure she's not just leaving the BORING bits to you?? - like the sky etc etc;).....while she concentrates on the more interesting and stimulating parts of the puzzle!:smooooth:

I think women have a much keener eye and can spot pieces more easily, even in a relatively full box! My partner's a bit crafty there, coz I'm constantly picking out the pieces for him to put in!:rolleyes: That's when I tend to miss out on doing the puzzle itself!:(

By the way.....Have you got that large board sorted yet???:hehe:

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:15:02 GMT

a sexist pig methinks hehe

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:44:55 GMT

[quote][b]sunnydale (09/10/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Desmodegsy (05/10/2008)[/b][hr]Hi all. I'm looking at doing my first 3000 piece puzzle. Any advice on what to use as a puzzle board. Dimensions seem to be about 4' x 3', in old money!:P[/quote]

Hi Desmo,

The big dining table is a good idea.....if you've got one!:crying: I can only fit up to 1000's on mine. A custom made board sounds like a good idea to me.:)

Do you puzzle alone, or with your partner? Bet she can't wait to get started on the 3000! You'd better get a move on and get to B&Q sharpish! A puzzler without a puzzle gets very bad tempered indeed!:angry:

Oh, I just wondered what type of picture this 3000 piece puzzle of your has. What are it's main features???;):hehe:[/quote]

I do puzzle with my partner, but she often leaves me to do the hard bits! :Whistling::D. Perhaps it's man/woman thing!;)

Are the fairer sex better at certain aspects of puzzling? Are men worse at others?

Am I just teasing to invite opinion? ;) Or am I a sexist pig!!!!:w00t::D

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:37:37 GMT

do remember to take a photograph of you with your large completed puzzles, and send them in to Margaret. Who knows you may even appear in the following newsletter.

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

sunnydale — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:40:48 GMT

[quote][b]Desmodegsy (05/10/2008)[/b][hr]Hi all. I'm looking at doing my first 3000 piece puzzle. Any advice on what to use as a puzzle board. Dimensions seem to be about 4' x 3', in old money!:P[/quote]

Hi Desmo,

The big dining table is a good idea.....if you've got one!:crying: I can only fit up to 1000's on mine. A custom made board sounds like a good idea to me.:)

Oh, I just wondered what type of picture this 3000 piece puzzle of your has. What are it's main features???;):hehe:

RE: What surface for larger puzzles.

Jig — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:38:25 GMT

go to homebase, b and q or wickes and ask if the have an offcuts, or make the most of your dining room table :)

What surface for larger puzzles.

Desmodegsy — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:52:27 GMT

Hi all. I'm looking at doing my first 3000 piece puzzle. Any advice on what to use as a puzzle board. Dimensions seem to be about 4' x 3', in old money!:P