Channel: Next Level Carpentry

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: giftcutnoveltyequillateraljigsculpturebrain teaserchristmaschallengingfixturebandsawbuildwoodenpuzzlepyramideqilateralcreatechallengeanglewoodblockpresentmaketoy

Description: A Pyramid Puzzle project is a great way for woodworkers to make Christmas gifts for family and friends using up scrap wood in the process! This in-depth build video shows, step by step, start to finish, how to make these simple but tricky wood puzzles so Elves everywhere can follow along to success... The quickest and easiest way to support video production here at Next Level Carpentry is to click the PayPal icon on my website where it says "Tip the Teacher" here: paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=e124afa6c8fca&mfid=1607927040421_e124afa6c8fca#/checkout/openButton You're more than welcome to watch and comment for free but if you find something extra helpful in a video and want to toss in a tip I always appreciate it! Tools and supplies seen in this video are available through this Influencer's List on Amazon for the same low online price you expect if you need something and can't find it locally: amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?listId=3HJEXFHM91G4F&ref=idea_share_inf Amazon pays small 'ad fees' to Next Level Carpentry so I appreciate it when viewers begin their Amazon session through one of these links... thank you!!👍 ATTN: Viewers in Canada now have access to tools used in this video through Amazon.ca to get the low online prices you expect WITHOUT extra import duties, etc! Go to: amazon.ca/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?listId=2OWZ253F4BCVT&ref=idea_share_inf to find tools and supplies seen used in this video if you can't find them locally. Purchases made through these links are the same low online prices you expect but Amazon.ca pays small ad fees to Next Level Carpentry which I really appreciate... thank you!! Take advantage of the sweet 15% off ANY Starbond products that I use and recommend by using exclusive offer code NLC at checkout from their website: bit.ly/3DzbHpj and tell 'em Matt from Next Level Carpentry sent ya'! If you noticed the nice orange anodized square I use in the video to mark the length of Pyramid Puzzle pieces, you can get one like it like I did from the online store at Greg's Garage: gregsgaragekc.com/store Here's a look at the SWEET Level 5 all-welded stainless steel putty knives you saw me use in the video: level5tools.com/products/joint-knife-stainless-steel-welded-6 Check 'em out... and tell them you saw them on Next Level Carpentry! The squares are dead-on accurate, look great and are a pleasure to use! Teeshirts and swag from Teespring available here: teespring.com/stores/next-level-carpentry-swag-shop have fun when you meet another fan of Next Level Carpentry wearing a shirt too... or, better yet, get one for someone you know who's already a fan but doesn't' have one😉 If you're motivated to join with those who go above and beyond for Next Level Carpentry as patrons you can do that here at Patreon: patreon.com/NextLevelCarpentry I try to show the list of all active patrons somewhere in each new video released so keep an eye out for yours if you sign up... and thank you for your support! Video Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:50 - Initial Milling 07:00 - Equilateral Triangle Layout 08:25 Ripping Triangular Blanks 19:50 Planing Triangle Blanks in a Thickness Planer?! 31:58 Initial Sanding 35:10 Pro Tips to Repair Defects in Pallet Wood 42:00 Cut Puzzle Pieces to Size 49:31 Final Sanding 52:19 Apply Gel Varnish 58:28 Spoiler: Puzzle Solution Demonstrated