Best puzzle accessories according to redditors

We found 31 Reddit comments discussing the best puzzle accessories. We ranked the 15 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Puzzle Accessories:

u/bunniquette · 3 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

I've been using one of these to transform my jigsaw table back into my dining table when I have guests.
http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-Stow-Go-Puzzle-Accessories/dp/B0006G2P0G
It's surprisingly effective. It does come out of the box a bit creased but it only needs a quick iron to become properly flat. Also available in huge size for big puzzles.

u/shitty_owl_lamp · 3 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

Don’t glue it!!!

Use this product instead:

Puzzle Presto! Peel & Stick Puzzle Saver: The Original and Still the Best Way to Preserve Your Finished Puzzle! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E67F3WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.EGrDb0CXWSZ0

It keeps the “puzzle” look because the glue fills in the gaps.

u/KryskZ09 · 2 pointsr/Cubers

If you want to be normal, just buy however Rubik's Brand stands you need and it'll hold any normal sized cubes. The one I listed there gives you 5 for $5. If you want a more colorful setup, say if you have a lot of neon/stickerless, you can get MoYu Stands and buy whatever colors you need. If you want a more transparent or floating illusion, you can also find some basic stands. If you have some cubes you don't want to use or they are purely cosmetic, or if you even want to store them to prevent them getting dusted, you can buy Cases. Anything larger than 57mm usually doesn't have a supported case, but you should be able to use stands.

u/lady8godiva · 2 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

You don't really need anything if you are just starting out. That being said, here are my accessories that I can't live without when doing a puzzle.

  • Portapuzzle - work on the floor, on a table, put it away under the couch when having dinner company - this is truly amazing for portability. I have not lost a piece yet.
  • Sort and Go Trays. Stackable, great for organizing, and so cute!
  • Puzzle Presto. I've read up a lot on gluing and framing. These are so easy it's ridiculous. Yes, they are pricier than glue, but to me, worth it to not deal with the headache.
u/flower_cuber · 2 pointsr/Cubers

How do I magnetize it and is this lube good cuz I have it
silicon lube

u/scro-hawk · 2 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

Something like this may be helpful if she can't keep it out all the time.

u/RogueDevlin · 2 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

I stock up on Presto! puzzle savers.

It certainly saves time, effort and it really sticks.

I have framed them with and without glass, and it really works. I have never used the hangers provided though.

u/ChargerMatt · 2 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

After posting this I looked at the related items on Amazon and found they also sell a "1500" piece model. I'm sure this will fit any 1000 I throw at it (barring panoramic ones).

I can provide an update when I get the chance but I went ahead and ordered this

Edit: this works great, it slides under my couch when not in use perfectly

u/mdillenbeck · 2 pointsr/computerscience

Freshman highschool level?

First, play games. I don't mean video games, I mean pencil and paper games that you will find in places like Games Magazine. Not so much for the word puzzles, but for the logic puzzles - but when trying to solve them think about the ways you solve them. Also wood logic puzzles and Sudoku puzzles are another type to do - all while thinking about how you go about solving them while solving them.

If you are considering a 4 year university degree at most US colleges, a Computer Science degree is really a specialization of mathematics. Important here is calculus, linear algebra (the calculus of systems of equations), probability & statistics, and discrete mathematics (the calculus of countable integer numbers).

If you are considering "computer science" degree at a 2 year vocational/technical college, this is going to focus more on specific programming skills and not the science behind computation. Here learning to program might be helpful to get ahead of the coursework, but it also might backfire as you have to "relearn" what you thought you knew.

A Software Engineer program is a 4 year degree where you learn an engineering approach to designing software. You have to get a solid understanding of Computer Science during this time, so that is still important - but you will also be learning design patterns, software architecture, and methods of large scale programming. This means you don't need to know a specific programming language, but will need one to implement solutions - however, much of it can be learned without doing any programming and instead using pseudocode.

Computer Engineering is a sub-field of Electrical Engineering, and it often is done in tandem with a Computer Science degree due to the overlap (at least, at the university I attended). Here you focus on the hardware and engineering level of computer components.

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I think it is important to remember that computer science is a science, but not in the traditional experimental type. Instead, it is akin to a mathematical science where you deal with abstract concepts that you conduct thought experiments on and do proofs.

One big area of focus is what happens with how you solve a problem as the problem size gets big. For example, suppose you have a computer directory where you keep all your user created files in it. How do you go about finding a particular file you created? Now ask how you go about finding that file among all the files on your computer and not that directory. That's one step up in the problem size, but let us go further - how do you find it on all the computer devices in your home (cellphones, laptops, desktops, cars, "Internet of Things" ready appliances, and so on)? Step up the problem again, how do you find that file on all the computers in an institution. Keep stepping up until you get to all the computers in the world - how do you go about finding one specific file where you only know the name/size/date of creation "fingerprint" among all the files that exist?

This finding a file issue does matter. You finding a file in a single directory that you created might not be too difficult, especially if you organized them in some way to make searching easier. For example, maybe you have a folder for each letter of the alphabet and all files are sorted by the first letter in them - thus if you are looking for "Computer_Science_Textbook.pdf" you can go straight to the C section, then start searching alphabetically. This solution, however, does not work when you consider a site like YouTube and you search for a video called "Rules for Rulers" - how does that site search through all its files to find you the right one?

Another example would be sorting objects. Suppose you have a bag of 0 or 1 items, they come pre-sorted. Now what do you do to sort a bag of 2 items? 10 items? 100 items? 1000 items? 1000000 items? 1000000000 items? What if you have a 10^100 items to sort? Here is a side-by-side visual comparison of different algorithms on sorting.

So computer science isn't just about coming up with efficient ways to solve problems, but ways to solve problems as they get incomprehensibly big.

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Of course, just like Biology, there are a lot of sub-fields within computer science. Since you will often be dealing with computers, knowing how they work helps. What is a computer and a Turing machine? How do a bunch of 1s and 0s (on/off switches) make a modern operating system? How does an operating system work - storing instructions for computers, being able to have "plug and play" components like drive storage or keyboards, how does it manage memory, and so on? When typing a program and then "compiling" it, what is happening? When executing a program, what does it do? As you get to understand things like the stack and heap, you start to understand more the limit and capabilities of a computer and how to use them in solving problems.

When exploring the field, start thinking about what really interest you. Maybe you are interested in how businesses store vasts amount of data and then use it to make recommendations for customers on products, maybe you are interested in computer vision and how to make a robot "see", maybe you are interested in how files system works on a computer system, or maybe you are interested in how a user interfaces with a computer - there are tons of different sub-fields in computer science.

Most importantly, start doing hard problems. Push yourself on mathematics and problem-solving games, all while thinking about how you think about solving them. Explore how computers work, how the internet works, what happens when problems get very big (and where these problems get bit), what types of things are getting computerized and why, and so on. Doing this will help you identify what areas of computer science might interest you.

Good luck and have fun learning!

u/deltasalmon · 2 pointsr/Speedcubing

I use this on my 356 X. It was recommended and works.

u/mrsgubz · 2 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

I use this mostly
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5VMW7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gb38BbC3H0RHS

But was also given this for Christmas
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049ACJVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nc38BbGZVQW45

The mat hasn't been the easiest thing to get used to, it had large difficult fold seams that wouldn't relax. Finally put a bunch of books on the seams and they finally relaxed a bit.

u/heymeowmeow · 2 pointsr/Jigsawpuzzles

You can buy a fold up card table for fairly cheap. I just tuck mine away between the couch and the wall. You only need an inch or two of depth to store it.

You can also buy puzzle mats where you can roll up an incomplete puzzle and store it away.

u/Jiro-The-One · 1 pointr/boardgames

Can you get one of the fold-closed jigsaw storage devices and just slip it under the bed when you need to preserve state, like this https://www.amazon.com/JigItz-Jigsaw-Puzzle-Case-Portable/dp/B07S8DSWWN/ Or even two sheets of wood or plastic from a hardware store that can be transferred to a table or bed easily then opened.

u/zaynaprice · 1 pointr/Boardgamedeals

Source here

u/nrubhsoj · 1 pointr/Cubers

some cubes i can suggest

Thunderclap its a slowish cube that can be sped up once your faster

Tanglong high quality cube and good for a speedcuber but still slow enough for a beginner

Guanpo Cheap beginners 2x2, it has a clicking sound/feel that i really like

Maru Lube Just speeds up your cube and makes it a bit smoother, Not sure if this is a trusted seller but i dont think they can knockoff maru lube :)

u/moonbeam127 · 1 pointr/Jigsawpuzzles

cardboard is recyclable but i wouldnt duct tape the puzzles, there are actual puzzle sticky thing you can order that are made to hold the puzzle together. they are like sheets of clear contact paper
here is one type:
https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Presto-Peel-Stick-Saver/dp/B00E67F3WI/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=puzzle+stick+sheets&qid=1570690696&sr=8-10

u/jayfromrehab · 1 pointr/ACPocketCamp

don't you worry I already ordered the puzzle backing sticker sheets from amazon... I have used these on other puzzles (mostly star wars lol) https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Presto-Peel-Stick-Saver/dp/B00E67F3WI?keywords=puzzle+sticker+sheets&qid=1536685859&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

u/Pi4yo · 1 pointr/Jigsawpuzzles

I've done a puzzle of that painting but from a different brand! One of my favorites. And I'm actually currently working on a different Klimt [(this one)](
http://sanguinfineart.com/giftshop/puzzles/gustav-klimt-emilie-floge-jigsaw-puzzle/)

I have used this instead of glue in the past and it worked great.

What puzzle of the month club do you use? Any complaints?

u/Poctah · 1 pointr/Parenting

My daughter also loves maps!

We have this USA puzzle and it’s her favorite.


The Learning Journey Lift & Learn USA Map Puzzle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CI8FIRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J1S3DbD3ER4RB

u/vengefulmuffins · 1 pointr/Jigsawpuzzles

I got a new puzzle board for Christmas that I adore. I actually drilled it into the top of a cheap TV tray to make it a bit easier to do puzzles on from my couch. I also always use a roll up felt may on top of the board because I live in a tiny apartment and may have to put the puzzle up for more room.

Puzzle Board:
http://m.bitsandpieces.com/product/jumbo_wooden_puzzle_plateau_/puzzle_accessories_and_organizers

Puzzle mat:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049ACJVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487306119&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=puzzle+mat&dpPl=1&dpID=511X4WYflVL&ref=plSrch

u/jmba · 1 pointr/Jigsawpuzzles

I actually use Save a puzzle glue. It works great and doesn't leave the puzzle with smudges of the glue it dries clear.

http://www.amazon.com/Mega-Puzzles-Save---Puzzle-Glue/dp/B000UXR3SY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453488632&sr=8-2&keywords=save+a+puzzle

u/Golyan · 1 pointr/secretsanta

Good tip! I use a blanket with something heavy on top so the cat doesn't jump-skid-take the whole thing down.

To add to the stakes, my dog likes to chew up all the pieces that land on the floor, so I have to make sure that not a single one falls. So frustrating to get down to one piece left and realize there are two empty spaces.

Additionally, they sell things like this "Stow & Go" that work pretty well if you're not obsessive about completing puzzles like I am and need to put them away for a day or two.