It's ERIC FULLER time!

[Paradox]

Sounds like a cool puzzle! Can you bring it along to MPP? Maybe a group effort might help.

[smiteo]

yes, the funny cubes solution is very ordered...

[TheJuggler]

Yeh, this is my problem. I have found a number of solutions where I can get all the blocks to fit but none make a perfect square on the top layer. I found different 2 solutions which gives something that is pretty flippin' close to a square, but they're both just far enough out that I'm convinced that they're not the solution.

I got a quick look at James Dalgety's copy of Funny Cubes (not #2) and from what I remember, the solution looked pretty perfect.

I hate to admit defeat on puzzles, but I might have to ask Tom for the solution

I've not played with it for a while, as I got 'close enough' and other things got in the way. Given Derek's input I guess we both have some work to do on it Chris. Worst of it is, given that the cubes were all made with different woods, the only way to duplicate a solution would be to precisely measure the blocks.

It's a really fun puzzle. Hope people enjoy it if you do take it to MPP

[kev1n]

Same here I know what the last piece was to come out and where it was. I can also remember what the first two pieces out were, and I can just about remember the movement sequence I think... but it's still not back together yet!

I find this rather odd! I actually struggled to disassemble mine - I think it took 45 minutes to do it! Maybe I'm not too bright.

When it came to reassembly - I managed it in about an hour. It wasn't too bad because I clearly remembered the last 2 pieces out and the first 2 - my biggest difficulty came with placing the 2 identical pieces. I absolutely love this one - a mix of 15 puzzle with an interlocking cube!!

If anyone wants a Burrtools solution file then pm me - I just lurve making Burrtools solutions!

[Paradox]

If anyone wants a Burrtools solution file then pm me - I just lurve making Burrtools solutions!

Same here! It's strangely therapeutic.

Unless you're dealing with funny measurements, then it can be a real pain in the behind.

[smiteo]

Me too... its good reference for when you invite people over and they disassemble a lot of your puzzles, and you don't want to spend all day putting them back together

[Paradox]

I can't believe some of Eric's puzzles are still left!

2 of Uranus (Junichi Yananose Design)
10+ of Burr Circus (Stewart Coffin Design)

If you don't own any of Eric's work yet then I seriously urge you to consider picking one of these up while you can.

[TheWaddler]

I can't believe some of Eric's puzzles are still left!

2 of Uranus (Junichi Yananose Design)
10+ of Burr Circus (Stewart Coffin Design)

If you don't own any of Eric's work yet then I seriously urge you to consider picking one of these up while you can.

Fine, you've twisted my arm!!! i got one of each coming been wanting to get a burr for a while but i don't know which ones are good etc., but these look good and the descriptions are informative, so i thought why not, plus the purplewood looks brilliant. gunna try and get Wil's burrs as well, at some point, and then compare them

[Paradox]

Excellent! You'll thank me later. Eric's craftsmanship really is superb, especially considering the minimal prices he charges!

[Rdroege]

I was able to grab Two Halves Cage 4A and Cage for Four Sticks before they sold out. First puzzles from Eric as well so looking forward to them coming in today!