Decorated Box

This was my entry in the IPP Design Competition held in Chicago. It won an honorable mention award.

This is one of the more subtle puzzles I have designed. A single simultaneous movement is required to unlock the box.

People have told me they really like it because it is a functional puzzle box. Once you know the secret move you can open the box easily and use it. But solving the puzzle can take a bit of time if you don't know it yet.

The lid opens the same way as the Block Box. It has the same style hinges.

This is the first box I assembled with mitered corners. This was the ultimate challenge to making this piece and very rewarding. Mitering corners has opened up a lot of possibilities for designing new puzzles.

This is made from wenge, maple, and walnut.

See some great photos on Cleverwood.