A Little Game Called Pentominos

That’s a really cool idea! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it; nice work!

Looks like a fun game. Makes you think… I like that kind of thing.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

All those shapes are made using just the 12 pieces shown at the top?

Very nice, never heard of it either. Looks like another great project!

-- Still learning everything

Reminds me of Tetris. Very cool.

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

Yeah, I immediately thought of Tetris. Neat project, but I have enough problems making ONE cube at a time!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Where do you think the guy who did tetris got his shapes from?

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

Ah Ha!

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

Thanks Gary!

-- Chris

Very nice. Thanks for providing the instructions.

-- Chelle http://artsgranddaughter.blogspot.com

Are you saying you invented Tetris? Wow! mike can I have your autograph

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Ok, another project hits my to-do list.

-- Maplewood, MN

Mike – Tetris was created by a Russian named Alexey Pajitnov.

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

Great one Gary. Excellent idea to get the mind working. I wonder if Alexey Pajitnov is now a millionaire?.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Outstanding

peace

-- peace

This is a great “time killer” for those times when you need to kill some time.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Grumpy – For the first tens year he didn’t make a dime due to the Russian/USSR government, but has since made something off of it. Not sure how much.

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

cool

-- Marge, Colorado

Oh yes, I must do a set of these. Thanks Gary.

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

I like puzzles. These are cool. I don’t know if I could get that percise with my tools. Nice work!

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

I think I’ll try one of these. Looks like a great way to use up some scrap wood.

-- Bruce from Central New York

Rob – They don’t have to be all that precise.

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

really cool posting. when I first looked at it yesterday, I googled Pentominos and spent several minutes surfing sites about them. there are many variations. these wood ones are cool.
will probably make some for christmas next year. good gift idea for teenagers and adults too.

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Cool project Gary,

I think my 13 year old Grandson would enjoy this one.

I think I’ll make one with multiple colored woods.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

i made me a set of these..it took a little time i first used my table saw to cut some oak stock to 3/4 and then used my hand miter box to cut down to 3/4 cube…if any one else has otter idea’s like this plz. post

I just used a table saw for all the cutting, and the router table for the edges.

How about a picture of yours?

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

Really neat, Gary! Really neat!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

I need to make one of those!

-- Eric, www.themorningwoodshow.com