Free Childrens Puzzle Plans

Would you like to try your hand at making some simple kids puzzles? If you would, here are some nice puzzle patterns from the Shop Smith website. A Tortoise, Hare, and a Partridge in a Pear tree. They're sturdy and quick to cut, and you can't beat the price, the pattern is free. I'd make them out of Birch, Poplar or another hardwood. These are made from thicker stock than I would normally cut from, I think 3/4" would be fine, but the author wanted them to be free standing. You could make these for your own kids, or make some for the craft fairs & flea markets that are right around the corner. Heres the link to the instruction page, and that has a link to the pattern page. They can be painted or finished in some clear coat like Rocklers clear toy makers finish or a food safe finish. Whatever you choose to finish them with, just make sure its a lead-free/child-safe finish.