short run jigsaw puzzle production - looking for prices and information

I'm looking for a company that can produce 500-1000 puzzles, either mounting, coating, and cutting existing prints or printing and jigsaw puzzle cutting. Anyone have a recommendation for this type of job and/or some ballpark pricing information.

 

I haven't found a company that offers pricing in the 500-1000 run-length range yet

I've found a few retail offerings for custom diecut puzzle creation:

• Photo Puzzle 18" x 24" 551 pieces $34.95
  http://www.customcreationsunlimited.com/shop/photo-puzzles-52/photo-puzzle-18-x-24-236.html
  
• 16" x 20" 504 pieces $35.95
  http://www.jigsaw2order.com/php/uploadspec.php
  
• 11" x 17" 308 pieces $23.00
  http://mrsmoosejigsawpuzzles.com/custompuzzle.htm

The prices above for the ideal size puzzle for the project I have in mind (16x20 or 18x24 or larger size) are too high to resell these though for the project I have in mind.

I've found a couple of very small machines:

• http://www.puzzlemachine.com/equipmen.html
  PG1 Jigsaw puzzle press
  16" x 10" 252 / 504 / 756 piece puzzle die set
  11" x 17" 308 piece puzzle die
  (a little too small)
  
  
• http://www.puzzlequip.com/productshow.asp?BigClassName=JIGSAW PUZZLE MACHINE
  JIGSAW PUZZLE MACHINE RH-40
  Processing width: 970mm
  Size: 1470*1110*990mm
  Power: 2.2kw
  Power Supply: 380V /110V/220V
  Weight: 500kg
  Material: paper cardboard, thichness: 1-2.5mm
  Moulds: 1000 pz - 701 x 521 mm; 1500 pz.
  8501x 641 mm; 2000 pz.
  993 x 743 mm (39 x 52 PC)
  (all small sizes within width of 8500mm)
  The JIGSAW PUZZLE MACHINE 960 is our newest machine, it can make puzzle up to 2000pcs puzzles with thickness of 1-2.5mm thickness, it owrks in a perfect way with low noise and high efficient.
  New Features:
  * Electrical driven, uper axis and lower axis run at the same time.
  * The axises have reversal running function
  * Low noise
  
• http://www.avisolutions.co.uk/jigsaw.htm
  A Unique Counter Top System allowing you to supply your customers with personalized jigsaw puzzles in seconds.
  
  The Jigsaw Puzzle machine allows for a quick return on investment.
  
  The machine can cut puzzles of varying sizes and numbers of pieces.
  
  The roll cutter machine weighs 55kgs and has dimensions of 560mm x 370mm x 370mm.
  (also a little on the small side at 12" max width)

 

Jeff,

Did you ever finish that project? I am curious to know what companies were able to create 500-1000 puzzles for you. Feel free to send me an email.
Thanks,

Tom

 

No I got busy and didn't follow through on this idea. I do have a friend who got some puzzles cut recently - next time I see them I'll have to ask where they had them done and what the paid.

 

I do my bulk printing of http://www.printerstudio.com/unique-ideas/custom-jigsaw-puzzles.html

They're the best solution I've found as I build and preview my products online before I make the order. They give me free UPS delivery as well which helps me cut down my operating costs.

 

Thanks for the reply Jack, but a 12" x 16.5" maximum size seems too small for my taste for a puzzle and I can't find any larger option referenced on that site. Do they do larger?

 

I don't see any larger puzzle sizes than the one you specified but if you contact them, they might be able to help you as they do cater for tailored orders. Here's their contact page if you need to speak to them:

http://www.printerstudio.com/contact.aspx

Hope that helps!