Chocolate Box Puzzle

This is a fun and easy project to make. The goal is to fit the blocks of "chocolate" into the box. Compared to my other puzzles, I would rate the difficulty of this puzzle as a 2 out 5.

Below is a quick video of the solution.

I felt like this version was pretty easy to make but if you are not up to it, feel to purchase a similar version from online.

Tools:

• Table Saw
• Router Table
• Router Bit (1/4" V)
• Drill
• Forstner Bit (1" Diameter)
• Wood Clamps
• Sander
• Ruler
• Pencil

Materials:

• Wood - 5.5" x 24" x 5/16" thick
• Wood Glue
• Paint/Stain (optional)

The box is used to house the chocolate pieces. The build is pretty straightforward.

Cut the floor of the box to the dimensions shown.

Cut to the size shown.

The sides have finger grabs. The final dimensions are shown. I found it easier to cut a wide piece and drill the hole in the center. I then used a table saw to cut the part into two pieces.

Use wood glue and clamps to attach the sides to the floor.

The parts will fit in the box as shown.

You will be building to these dimensions. The following quantities (numbers represent blocks of chocolate) are required:

• 2x5 (x1)
• 2x3 (x2)
• 2x2 (x1)
• 2x1 (x2)
• 1x3 (x2)
• 1x2 (x2)

I used a V shaped 1/4" router bit to cut the notches for the blocks.

A table saw was used to cut the individual blocks once the notches were included. At this point, you might want to consider painting or staining the pieces. I used a walnut stain for mine.

You will need to make these 3 assemblies from the blocks.

I used wood glue and clamps for the joints.

The puzzle is handed to your test subject in this manner.

The wood cost was about $2 and it took about 3 hours to make. Overall, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

Ok, I was bored. Here is a quick stop-motion of the solution.

Thanks for viewing!