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How are jigsaw puzzles made?
June 24, 2009
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How are jigsaw puzzles made? — B. H., Shoreline, Wash.
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The basic idea used to create a jigsaw puzzle in a factory is die cutting. You can see the die cutting process in this video:
But if you want to make a jigsaw puzzle at home, you can use a jigsaw (also known as a scroll saw), as demonstrated here:
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