Chances are if you have been collecting old wood puzzles, you have inevitably run across puzzles that are missing pieces, broken knobs or, as we have seen on more than one occasion, pieces that look like a family pet had managed to get ahold and proceed to tear up. It… [Continue Reading]
A Few Quick Tips for Solving Wood Puzzles
Over the years we have done far too many puzzles to count. Along the way we have learned some tips and tricks that have helped when we get stuck. Here are a few items that may help you if you are suffering “puzzle block”. 1)”Break Down the Problem” Sometimes you… [Continue Reading]
Selecting a Vintage Wooden Puzzle for a Gift
If you have someone in your life you would like to give a collectible or vintage wood puzzle to as a gift, but don’t have the faintest idea of how to select one or what they may like we have put together a little guide to help you. However, keep… [Continue Reading]
Factors for Putting a Value to Antique Wooden Puzzles #2
This is a follow-up blog to an earlier post about figuring out values for antique wooden puzzles. If you have not read that post, I suggest reading it first as it will give you some background regarding valuations. In summary, a lot of people are surprised to learn that the… [Continue Reading]
Introducing Par Puzzles to “Rookies”: What is Par Time?
When I first introduce someone to Par Puzzles I always get the same reaction, amazement at the quality and intricacies of the pieces. Who isn’t? To this day there is a always a sense of wonderment when first opening those black boxes to see what puzzle holds your next challenge…. [Continue Reading]
A New Vintage Wooden Puzzler: Through Their Eyes
Recently we were assembling a fairly interesting Pastime Puzzle that is probably from the 1930s or 1940s. It was a pretty typical Pastime, with the icon white box and about 500 pieces inside. It was a bit unusual in that included the original description that appeared to come from the… [Continue Reading]
An Ode to Stave Puzzles
Since last month I wrote a poem about Par Puzzles, it was now time to attempt to write one about Stave. Again, my apologies to all poets…enjoy. Tricks, Teasers and Trads They all are tough Messing with your brain Leaving you in a huff Tricks are the hardest Does this… [Continue Reading]
Caring for Wooden Puzzles and the One Thing You Can Do To Preserve Them
Our company has seen a lot of wooden puzzles come through our doors over the years. Some as old as 100 years come in looking in near mint condition, while others that are as recent as the disco age look like the some pets or kids got the best of… [Continue Reading]
An Ode to Par Puzzles
Once in a blue moon I get the urge to write humorous (at least I think they are) poems. Here is my tribute to Par Puzzles(Please excuse the poetic license taken in terms of syllables and every other rule of limericks!) That big black box Sitting on the table Those… [Continue Reading]
Puzzling is Like Running a Marathon
Having done many puzzles over my lifetime, I have often wondered what it is about puzzles that people enjoy. I am sure if someone took a survey of a 100 serious puzzlers there would be a range of answers, from filling time to an alternative to watching TV to a… [Continue Reading]
