Puzzle Chat

Jigsaw Puzzle Box Top Struggle: How to Prop Properly

Puzzle Chat Season 1 Episode 92

The jigsaw puzzle box top is your only map to victory yet it usually ends up sliding flat onto the table or falling onto the floor. It seems like a small annoyance but constant adjusting breaks your flow and hurts your neck. In this episode of Puzzle Chat we finally fix the mechanics of where to put the lid.

  • Why propping the box against a lamp or water glass is a recipe for disaster.
  • DIY solutions to keep the image vertical and eye level using things you already own.
  • A look at dedicated box stands and whether they are worth the investment.
  • How proper placement of the reference image drastically increases your solving speed.

Why Listen: Stop wasting energy picking the box up off the floor. Tune in to find a permanent solution that keeps your hands free and your eyes focused on the pieces.