Flower Puzzle Box
![puzzle box image.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F7T/61R3/LUQYPFZS/F7T61R3LUQYPFZS.jpg&filename=puzzle box image.jpg)
This is a puzzle box that can be locked and unlocked by twisting the flowers into the correct pattern.
I took inspiration from SKM on Youtube.
Supplies
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- 0.115' thick wood (3 pieces of 23.5x11.5 dimensions, but could be squeezed into less)
Cut Out/engrave All Pieces
![puzzle box pieces.png](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FK8/2A9Y/LVZ9DC8N/FK82A9YLVZ9DC8N.png&filename=puzzle box pieces.png)
cut out all of these pieces with a laser. (engrave flowers on a different layer)
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Downloads
Assemble Outer Box
![IMG_3631.jpeg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FWK/WFLH/LV840KAA/FWKWFLHLV840KAA.jpg&filename=IMG_3631.jpeg)
![IMG_5802.jpeg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FH3/7WNP/LV840KAS/FH37WNPLV840KAS.jpg&filename=IMG_5802.jpeg)
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You may need to use glue when assembling the outer box.
- glue 6 sides to the inner ring and base (all pieces required are shown in the image above)
Assemble the Locking Mechanism/lid
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![side view.png](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FV6/I5IK/LVKZ01OG/FV6I5IKLVKZ01OG.png&filename=side view.png)
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Using the pieces pictured above, assemble the locking mechanism by:
- glueing each flower piece to a rod
- securing it through the plank with 2 washer pieces
- attaching the semi circle stopper, securing it with another washer
Picture #1 = flower pattern Picture #2 = Side view of locking mechanism Picture #3 = Inside of the box/pattern of semi circle stoppers
Assemble Inner Box
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Glue together the pieces for the inner box