I really liked Tom's Cubic Burr 6.9 design, and when I messaged him he said he thought he could do even better. So he went back to the drawing board and came up with an iteration that has a level 5.8.8 solution. Eight moves to get the *third* piece out...this one's tough but doable! Lots of fun movement and overall a great, fun puzzle. Contrast between the Sapele and Ash gives the solver a hint on piece location, as well as making it really pop on the shelf.Construction of this puzzle is outstan...

If you like solving one six piece burr, how about two at the same time! With a difficult level 18.6.3 solution, this puzzle is not for lightweights! Tricky and entertaining, and displays very well once solved. Three different woods used for aesthetics and also to give the solver a chance (this puzzle would be exponentially more difficult in solid wood). Logan also designed a four by four burr which I will make available in the next update.This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, comb...

Stephane has been coming out with a lot of new designs lately, and it was tough to pick which I liked the best. I found the geometry of the cage and internal pieces very pleasing, and the fact that Triaxe is a difficult level 24 solution didn't hurt. With only three pieces it's not impossible, but this is definitely an advanced puzzle. Lots of movement and lots of dead ends. Lucky for you I'm shipping it assembled!The construction of this puzzle took a while. Pieces are very strong with through ...

This is the third of the Leftovers design by Laszlo. It uses different pieces and different moves than the other two and is a solid addition to the collection of any interlocking puzzle fans. Of course non-linear moves are required, and finding the proper orientation and order of assembly is a fun process. Not devestatingly difficult, but then again not all great designs are!Construction of this puzzle is very good, with strong side glued joints and solid wood components.This puzzle is shipped a...

Aleksandr has been coming up with some unique dsigns lately, and since we here at cubicdissection like to be trendy, we decided to get on the bandwagon and make some of them. His "Galaxy" series really caught my eye with its non-traditional shape and interesting movements. While Galaxy 1 is only level 4, it's tricker than you think due to all the horizontal pieces being the same wood. The solver knows that the pure white holly piece is centered vertically, but arranging the marblewood pieces in ...

This second iteration in the Galaxy series has a very different solution than Galaxy one, upping the ante with a level 7 solution. Movement is expansive since it goes largely in the opposite direction that Galaxy 1 did. The solver faces the same conundrum they did with Galaxy one, being easily able to identify the vertical pieces yet arranging the marblewood pieces in the spiral shape remains the challenge. As before, I had to charge a bit more for this puzzle because of the expensive woods used...

Chinese Knot is a very tricky puzzle. With a level 11 solution it's not super high in terms of moves, but the pieces are uniquely shaped and cause movement restrictions that are unexpected. Simply disassembling it can be a real challenge!Construction of this puzzle is very precise, with a tight fit. This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.

It's not easy to come up with a new variation on the traditional six piece burr, but Juno came up with a great one! Because pairs of two pieces are off-centered, the assembled shape of the puzzle looks inaccurate though the pieces need to be accurate. The puzzle is based on one of the notchable sets of a level 9 combination. Thanks to the off-centered pieces the puzzle has unique solution and is very confusing to assemble!This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is ...

Just Three is from the brilliant mind of young prodigy Noah Prettyman. The level 8.4 solution is quite tricky for an interlocking burr with only three pieces. Beautifully crafted from milled zebrawood and maple, this puzzle looks great when solved!Construction is very precise, with a bit of room left for humidity expansion as it's very dry in the workshop this time of year.This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished...

Frank's designs can be few and far in between, but are generally worth waiting for. "Burr Bones" is no exception. This three piece devil is a crafty level 24 solution with TONS of dead ends and trickiness. The skeletonized traditional three piece shape looks stunning in contrasting woods, and the completed puzzle is surprisingly stable.Like many of Frank's designs, this was not an easy puzzle to make. A ton of milling and gluing went into this puzzle but it was worth it! Fit is extremely precise...

Chinese Knot is a very tricky puzzle. With a level 11 solution it's not super high in terms of moves, but the pieces are uniquely shaped and cause movement restrictions that are unexpected. Simply disassembling it can be a real challenge!Construction of this puzzle is very precise, with a tight fit. This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.

Double Cross was Tom Rodgers exchange puzzle at IPP 29 in San Francisco. Designated #240 by Stewart Coffin, it looks fairly simple with six thicker sticks intersected by six thinner sticks. Solving it is anything but, as the angles are very confusing and you always end up with that one piece that won't fit. I'm delighted with this puzzle, it's a heck of a lot of fun. Difficult enough to challenge an experienced puzzler while simple enough to be enjoyed by a novice.Construction of this puzzle too...

A nice compliment to Basket Burr, Aubade ups the difficulty considerably. This standard six piece burr gets a boost from the frame structure that contains it. The level 13.5 solution includes some very unconventional movements; this is like no other six piece burr you've solved. An excellent design by one of the best in the game, and a must have for every collection.Our usual thorough construction is in evidence, with through cuts securing the upright frame and excellent tolerances on milled pie...

Notes is a very unique concept by the clever Mr. Vanyo. The pieces look similar to music notes on written sheet music, and the solver must find a way to dance them around each other until all are packed tightly into the walnut frame. With eighteen moves total required for assembly, learning this dance is no easy task. Are you up to the challenge of this partner?!Construction of this puzzle is excellent with our usual precise fit and strong joinery. Pieces are reinforced with shoulder joints and ...

Reminiscent of one of my favorite puzzles (MINE's Cube in Cage), Dinlas bumps it up from a 3x3 cube to a 4x4. Assembly is VERY tricky, with complicated manipulations at unexpected points. Very fun, very tricky, very attractive when solved!Construction of this puzzle is excellent. All cube pieces are beveled, and the cage contains magnets which keep it nicely symmetrical in the resting position.This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me ...

Impossible Triangle of Three Cubes is actually not impossible, it's quite approachable in fact. Three odd shaped pieces come together to form three joined cubes. A fun assembly which displays interestingly.Construction of this puzzle is extremely precise, with the pieces sliding together perfectly once the solution is found.This puzzle is shipped assembled.For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.

As mentioned elsewhere, I enjoy odd shaped burr puzzles. Some of them are less fun though when built...they're shaky or don't move or interact well. The Le Taupe by Alfons didn't have that problem. Movements was tight and satisfying, with each piece sliding effortlessly once you discerned the direction of the next move. It was just a lot of fun to manipulate and solve, so when Alfons emailed me the big brother design I knew immediately I'd make it. I used the same woods in Le Grand Taupe, but sw...

I noticed a lot of interesting board and stick burrs coming out on Ishino's site so I decided to make batch of them. After looking at a couple dozen designs I chose six for their rpresentation of the various concepts and levels of difficulty.Believe it or not, this is the simpler iteration of the Quads and Rings series. Four wooden burr pieces interlock with two acrylic pieces with a level 13.5 solution. Doable dispite the high level because a lot of the moves just follow. Achieving the checkerb...

I love hidden mazes, and Tim's design really brings it! A single burr piece is locked into the box by two cubes. They dance around the interior until, if you're skilled (or very lucky), the internals come completely out. Packing them back in is another challenge entirely, with a level 15.4 solution! The fact that there are two variables navigating the interior space makes this somewhat unique and especially compelling.Construction of this puzzle is superlative! The mitered box has a nicely symme...

This is definitely not a super difficult puzzle, but that doesn't mean it's not a lot of fun! Sometimes messing about with something fairly simple can be a lot of fun. Spacemine has a level 4.5 solution and only five pieces. Three of them traditional three piece burr sticks, and two identical cage pieces. While obviously not as difficult as many higher piece burrs, this one's not necessarily a slam dunk either...it has it's tricky bits.I've constructed this from solid exotic Sapele and Imbuya. T...