Shaper Puzzle

Instructions

2. Install a 1/8" bit and cut the holes 3/8" deep. When cutting the first hole, start with an offset so the hole will be smaller than the circle and test fit one of your pegs. It shouldn't fit. Make the offset smaller and try again until you get the fit you want. You don't want it so tight it's difficult to get in and out, but you also don't want it flopping around in the hole either. Ideally, if you stand up the tree vertically, they won't fall out, but they shouldn't be so tight it's difficult to play. Once you've figured out the correct size, you can cut all the holes. They're easy to cut because Origin will use helix mode. 3. Install the engraving bit and cut the lines that show how the pieces can move. Experiment with a very shallow cut and cut along a small section to see if you like it. Go deeper depending on what result you like best. I also did a shallow pass with the engraving bit around the holes to clean up their edges. I found this to be as fast as sanding the holes and got a better result. You'll want to change the cut type of the circle from cut inside to cut along. 4. Switch to a 1/4" ball bit and cut around the text. It's single line geometry that you'll cut along, and you'll cut 1/8" deep to get the cylindrical shape result. If you don't have a 1/4" ball bit, you can use the engraving bit and cut fairly deep. 5. Switch to a 1/4" flat bit and cut out the exterior shape. Start with a 0.03" offset and cut in 1/4" steps until you're just shy of cutting through. Then change the offset to 0" and cut all the way around the full depth to free the part. If you want to be able to win the game, here's one resource for a winning strategy. https://www.wikihow.com/Win-the-Peg-Game