Lee Kraznow Puzzle Box

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Lee Kraznow makes Puzzle Boxes, they are simply amazing. At first I thought they were like the toys you see where you have to slide pieces together in a certain sequence. Was I wrong, this barcode box needs dozens of moves to simple remove one section!

Video after the jump.

“With so many possible ways to notch the pieces (each of which would yield a different puzzle solving experience) Lee Krasnow decided to design the notches of the Barcode Burr so that the pieces moved in a binary progression. This means that when all six pieces are retracted, the first move is to extend piece #1 which will then allow piece #2 to extend. Once #2 is extended, #1 must be pushed back in before #3 may extend. Because #3 is extended, #4 is now able to move, but not until #2 gets pushed back in place. Of course #2 cannot move until #1 is extended again, and then once this happens #1 must be pushed back in before #4 can finally move.”

Via: Make

 

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16 Comments


  1. I watched that video yesterday. Still trying to figure out where he got those clamps from! That would be an awesome additon to a CNC machine. Just the sheer flexibility. While I like that puzzle, I think I like the clutch box a little more.


  2. Ya, those clamps look useful. The clutch box is also real cool.


  3. Man, this guy’s work is amazing. I really wish that I could make it over to the Maker Faire this weekend…. Perhaps next year.


  4. NGinuity: They’re “Toggle Clamps”


  5. Mr. Maigo…yes, I know they are “toggle clamps”, but where did his come from?? That was my question.


  6. Wow, this is pure art! Both in woodwork and in mathematical brainteasing ways! I want one of those tetrahedron-stars!!
    I love woodpuzzles (well, all 3d-puzzles) I got 30 or so, but most of the are SO easy… but that man’s creations look like… the holy grail of puzzling to me!


  7. reminds me of the locket in the illusionist


  8. That clutch box is damn amazing. And handy, too!


  10. that clutch box is sweet!!!! i really want one!!!!!


  11. NGinuity: Google gave me a lot of results


  12. Yeah, but I haven’t found a store for the model he has, just a manufacturer of them. I will keep looking.


  13. where can I buy these? nothing on his website?


  15. I bought the toggle clamps in New Zealand at a place in Auckland called Chevpac Machinery. The brand of toggle clamp is “Good Hand” and I do believe the model number is GH-201. Hope that helps.


  16. wow i wish i could make one of these, alas i have none of the table saws, mills, and other various CNC machinery to do such a project, maybe someday. I would really like to look over some of the blueprints or design sketches etc to see how the pieces are fashioned because although they are photographed it is one of those shapes where no matter what angle you take a picture some part of it you don’t get a good look at…. so Mr. Krasnow any chance i could look at your designs? i am only 16 and have designed a few puzzles myself and would love to see this design…I can dream right? 🙂

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