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Wooden Cross Puzzle

Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:19 pm
by Stoelle
After seeing a number of wooden puzzles at a kiosk in our local mall, I thought I would try my hand in building a "simple wooden cross" puzzle. I used 3/4 inch stock to create this one, but it could be made at a number of different dimensions with modification. The puzzle consists of six pieces, each three inches long. I used a 1/8 inch end mill bit to cut out the pieces and the side cuts needed to be squared with a chisel or band saw in order for the pieces to fit snugly. After a little sanding and some wood wax, the pieces seem to fit fairly well.

You can search the internet for a solution to the puzzle using the search terms "simple wooden cross puzzle".

Using VCarvePRO 8.0 and a CNC Shark Black Diamond ....
Solved puzzle
Solved puzzle
Cut out pieces with tabs on ends
Cut out pieces with tabs on ends
Wooden Cross Puzzle.crv
VCarve 8.0 project file
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Re: Wooden Cross Puzzle

Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:56 pm
by Bob
Thank you Stoelle,
I will enjoy tormenting my friends. :twisted:
Bob

Re: Wooden Cross Puzzle

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 5:55 pm
by Stoelle
Here's a link to a site that shows a solution to the puzzle:
http://makezine.com/projects/cross-puzzle/