I’m Bruce Viney and I live in Washington, in North-
It’s strange how many different ways there are to open a simple box...
Why are some plans free?
The simpler plans are free because they’re easier to make;
just about right if you’re starting out making puzzle boxes.
The paid-
takes for me to actually make that box and get it working.
They’re also a little harder to make, because there’s more moves,
or very precise cutting to do, or a lot more pieces involved,
and quite often, all of these.
These puzzle boxes can turn out to be pretty good, and
there is the satisfaction of having made them yourself.
Ferm, Berlan, Brunel, Titan, or Perform
Scrollsaw, then you could use this:
Pinless Blade Clamp Modification
Get it here
Try this:
The Phiculator
What it is, and how to use it:
The Phiculator Info
Photo Guide
A 4 page guide, with 20 photos, showing the
steps to assemble an Oriental style puzzle box.
pdf file for the amended drawings and
Opening Sequence.
Pencil Case Plans.
There’s been a couple of errors and omissions in these plans.
If you’ve bought these plans, let me know (and I’ll know if you have), and I’ll send you the amended plans.
LASER CUT PUZZLE BOX KITS
< NOW AVAILABLE >
PRE-
YOU ONLY NEED GLUE
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Solutions
Free Patterns
Making T-Gauges
Using T-Plans
Using Patterns
Hints and Tips
What tools do you need to make these puzzles?
A tenon or mitre saw: a drill: small hammer and small
chisels: a file and sandpaper: wood glue: small clamps:
stain, varnish, paint or lacquer, and a paint brush.
That’s really all you need.
Like to show your tools? Send me a photo to include here.
What do the plans I work from look like?
The Bridge T-
The old T-
having trouble with these plans, let me know what it is, and I’ll send you the new
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