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puzzled

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In the quest to build more complex puzzles, I took on another project. This project was a Christmas present for my dad. I put together the ideas of a “book safe” and a puzzle. It is built from African Padauk, African Mahogany, and Brazilian Yellow Heart. This has to be the hardest thing I have ever built, again b/c I didn’t have any plans to go by (all out of my head) and each piece had to be so precise.
The book contains a maze, in which a 3/8” wood ball roles around. At each end of the maze is a 1/2” wooden rod that is 3/8” to short to unlock the lock. The locks have to be unlocked in order, b/c there is only one ball and two locks. You cannot see the maze and there is nothing that tells you what lock to try first. You can hear the ball rolling around, but there are dead ends that make you think you have the ball in the correct place, when actually its not. Once both locks have been unlocked, two spring loaded pins will open the lid, revealing the compartment inside. If you are thinking, just take the hinge off and open the lid….well I planned for that also. The pins that open the lid rest inside the lid when it is closed, so you will have to break the book to get it open, unless you know the correct moves…(I know from experience)
These pictures were taken before the decorative lines were put on the spine. The lines really make it look like a book. I hope to get new pictures of the book soon.

-- -- Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a woodturner.


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TreeBones

1409 posts in 509 days


posted 276 days ago

Awesome! You have a great talent, I don’t think I could ever do this kind of work from my head and no plans. Well done.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

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GaryK

8486 posts in 474 days


posted 276 days ago

Very inique. Nice job

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Russel

1229 posts in 425 days


posted 276 days ago

Holy Cow. Without the puzzle it’s quite attractive, but the whole maze and lock aspect makes it remarkable. Though I’m guessing this is not something to use if you want to open it in a hurry.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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Critterman

481 posts in 296 days


posted 276 days ago

Very cool!

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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rpmurphy509

292 posts in 340 days


posted 276 days ago

Very interesting project.
I’m already looking forward to more of your puzzles, and uniques designs.

-- Still learning everything

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Joe Lyddon

156 posts in 538 days


posted 276 days ago

COOL!!

That took a little study…

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1389"

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motthunter

1224 posts in 285 days


posted 276 days ago

great work. attention to details too

-- making sawdust....

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rikkor

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posted 276 days ago

Man alive! that’s some complexity. Do you read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?

-- Maplewood, MN

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MsDebbieP

11928 posts in 646 days


posted 276 days ago

first picture: beautiful “book” “box”..
and then the evil workings within!! yikes.
Impressive

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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YorkshireStewart

637 posts in 387 days


posted 276 days ago

Lucky dad to receive a present like that! You have one heck of a mind, Puzzled. I’m looking forward to future postings!

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business.

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daltxguy

240 posts in 400 days


posted 276 days ago

This is evilly clever! Fine piece of woodworking, too

-- Steve, New Zealand, www.steveracz.com

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ErsatzTom

103 posts in 292 days


posted 276 days ago

Very cool!

-- Tom, Southwest Florida

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Dominic Vanacora

401 posts in 355 days


posted 276 days ago

Great Idea and Great Creativety. It always looks easy when you look back but not this time.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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John Gray

697 posts in 371 days


posted 276 days ago

The coolest puzzle!!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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gizmodyne

1479 posts in 576 days


posted 276 days ago

Very cool. I would love to see a video of it in action. Any chance?

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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Karson

12910 posts in 886 days


posted 276 days ago

Yah, don’t put the key to the bathroom inside.

A great project. Bring on more and show us the detailed constructions on something that you don’t mind if you give away

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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Dadoo

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posted 275 days ago

How neat! I love it!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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miles125

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posted 275 days ago

That looks fun to make..Great job!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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Chris

1234 posts in 477 days


posted 275 days ago

Amazing Work Trey! How long did it actually take from concept to reality?

-- Chris

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puzzled

52 posts in 278 days


posted 274 days ago

Thanks for all the great comments. From concept to reality, I have roughly about 300 hours in it, but most of that was waiting for glue to dry.

-- -- Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a woodturner.

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DrSawdust

215 posts in 584 days


posted 273 days ago

That is amazing. Please tell me you can “show” us how to do that? I would love to make something like that for my family. That is truly an amazing piece of work.

-- Making sawdust is what I do best

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Jiri Parkman

559 posts in 298 days


posted 229 days ago

Original design. Good job.

-- Jiri

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cobbler

95 posts in 276 days


posted 52 days ago

TREY, THANKS FOR THE BOOK. I REALLY ENJOY LOOKING AT IT SITTING
ON MY BOOK SHELF. I JUST WISH I COULD GET IN IT.
IT IS SOMETHING I`LL CHERISH FOR A LIFE TIME.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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