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Double Cross
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Description
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. Eric was 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 took a while- Eric actually started trying to make them in December of last year and was not successful until now. Eric had trouble constructing a jig that would allow for precision hole placement while protecting the bottom from chipout when the drill exited. Eric ended up making a jig from aluminum and brass which could be adjusted to calibrate the stick position without moving the hole relative to the bit. The result is very pleasing; the holes have little to no tearout and all sticks are uniformly beveled. Thanks to Stweart for the design and sending pictures of his jigs.
54 copies made for sale, each signed and dated. Ships assembled.
Specifications
- Designer
- Stewart Coffin
- Craftsman / Manufacturer
- Eric Fuller
- Material
- Walnut and Birch
- Unit of Measurement
- Inches
- Size
- 4.3 at widest point; 3" sticks
- Grade
- New: Unopened, unsolved, still in packaging.
- Cosmetic Issues
- -
- Function
- Average
- Functional Issues
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- Repairs
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- Packaging
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- Documentation
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- Assembly
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- Smoke-free home
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- PayPal
Postage & Shipping
- Item Location
- 10022-8023, New York, United States
- Ships To
- United States
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