Steve Rasmussen Yeah, I can't imagine solving that without the solution.
My first step in any puzzle is to import into SketchUp and digitise the solution. If I can't do that, it doesn't hit the shop floor, but the bottom of the bin.
Just back from a woodworking tour around Japan. You may be suprised but I thought of you on a visit to Hakone to see their version of parquetry - Yosegi-zaiku . This is their 72 move puzzel box. The way they do the parquetry is mind boggling, then theres the puzzel box. But guess you will be familiar with them, though if not then check this link out https://www.hakonemaruyama.com/
Thanks for the thought Maddie...
Their pattern is what kept me away from them, but then when I found a way to "cheat" and laser engrave and backfill a pattern, I got enthused. This one is based on this (without the parquetry), while this one is my own design based on a maze. I love the Japanese concept, but lack the ability.
I believe their 72 moves consists of many repetative moves... eg. 3 sideways sliders in the same direction on top of each other is considered 3 moves, otherwise, the mind boggles at the number of moves required.
Corelz125 commented about 4 hours ago new Cutting those small puzzle pieces on a regular table saw brings a few drops of sweat to the brow. The micro mark is definitely the right tool for that job.
Actually it was Pottzy's review of the Micro-Mark that made me aware of it... that's why I love those in your face reviews where you don't have to search for what you don't know about.
Corelz125 ..... There's been one or two I built where I forgot how to solve or put back together
If it's any I plagiarised from you, I have the solution.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
