New Melting Block by John Rausch (RPP)
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Description
New Melting Block by John Rausch is an improved version of Tom Obeirne's original Melting Block puzzle. This paradoxical 3-D packing puzzle has two unique assemblies, one using seven pieces and the other using all eight. There are two possible solutions for each assembly.
The seven-piece solution seems to fill the box entirely, with little room to spare. The leftover block seems far too large to fit in the box...yet somehow, impossibly, the eighth piece does fit when the second solution is discovered.
NMB is the result of an exhaustive mathematical analysis. Of all possible piece subsets and assemblies, over 33 million solutions were reduced to two possibilities. New Melting Block is far more difficult than the original Melting Block and a wonderful addition to any collection.
Precision wood puzzles can be damaged by environmental changes. Please read the Caring for Wood Puzzles guide to ensure proper fit and operation.
For multiple items, combined shipping is available. Simply message me once you are finished bidding and I will send an invoice.
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These puzzles are listed as part of the Reserve Puzzle Program: for each newly released puzzle on Cubicdissection, four copies are reserved. After that puzzle is sold out, they are listed one at a time in the next four Marketplace events with a one penny opening bid and no reserve. This is done to discourage profiteering and flipping by making more than one copy available as a competing identical listing.
Specifications
- Designer
- John Rausch
- Craftsman / Manufacturer
- Eric Fuller
- Material
- Maple/Ash Box, Purpleheart, Mahogany, Zebrawood, Walnut, Maple, Morado, Granadillo, and Goncalo Alves Pieces
- Unit of Measurement
- Inches
- Size
- 4.25" x 3" x 2"
- Grade
- New: Unopened, unsolved, still in packaging.
- Cosmetic Issues
- None
- Function
- New: Unopened, unsolved, still in packaging.
- Functional Issues
- None
- Repairs
- No
- Packaging
- Yes
- Documentation
- N/A
- Assembly
- Assembled
- Smoke-free home
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Payments & Returns
- Payment Methods
- PayPal, Check or Money Order
Postage & Shipping
- Item Location
- 27605-1317, North Carolina, United States
- Ships To
- Worldwide
- Shipping Instructions
- Combined shipping is available - please message me after you are finished bidding for an invoice total.
- Returns Accepted
- No