This is another puzzle in the vein of my previous SHAEKEL Puzzle, as while its about 3 years old, it hasn’t previously been published by me. I initially had no idea where I dug this one up, but found a few references to it from puzzle gurus on the Internet. The name I have it confused me till it finally dawned on me that is was similar to the above mentioned Shaekel puzzle but in 3D… hence the name.
One source calls it Cheer while another refers to it as Cheers (with an “s”), however, from the obscure pictures I’ve found, I can’t confirm which is the correct name… or are they exactly the same?… I’ll never know, other than somehow I managed to reverse engineer the design and solution… now that is, another puzzle.
On hindsight,
I think I have found the source of the name… I’m guessing the name might emanate from the “cheer” one might burst out if they manage to land the first move… the initial manipulation/positioning of the first two pieces (#1 & #3)
that enables the 3rd piece (#2) to be inserted into the puzzle,
(… another angle)
… thereafter, subsequent moves tend to follow what one might expect as standard puzzle operations... whatever the twisted puzzler devises.
Unfortunately more pictures are just about as rare as the spare shekels floating about, after my "expensive" (dual) Shaper purchase.
I could show you the SketchUp model, however, anyone interested can download it or view it at the 3DW here,
If interested in any of mine (LBD), measurements can be made available on request for anyone not familiar with SketchUp… though a working knowledge of SketchUp’s navigation (as opposed to its design/use features) and access to 3DW could be of benefit.
All the solutions to my puzzles can be found at this link... Kids love ‘em and most of us are still kids.
Don’t be crafty Craftisians,... SHARE your craft!
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
you should hold it until you have tested one then shelf it pending return. I will be watching closely your introduction and thoughts on its suitability I am interested and may retire my Milescraft Sign Pro and 3D router if you get good vibes I need to go find more YouTube demos now,
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