Wood Ring Puzzle (horseshoe Style)
by pcksek in Workshop > Woodworking
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Wood Ring Puzzle (horseshoe Style)
This is my take on the 'horseshoe' ring puzzle... hope it inspires you to make your own version...
Supplies
Luan (you'll need two 2.5" square pieces, so a 2.5" x 5" rectangle will do quite nicely)
String
metal ring (1 3/4" ID, 1 15/16" OD - available from any craft store)
3/4" forstner bit
5mm wood drill bit
Band saw
finishing products (shellac, enamel, etc.)
- My faves: Rustoleum oil-based enamel (qt. size, with foam brushes) and Zinsser spray shellac
- Feel free to use whatever you want to 'finish off' the wood
open flame (cigarette lighter)
Cut the Blanks
You need two 2.5" square pieces - I used luan for my prototype...
Cut the Center Hole
Use the 3/4" forstner bit
- Cut out in each piece (double them up, if possible)
- watch for blowout on the back
Cut the Notches
Using the Band saw, cut out the notch to match the dimensions of the 3/4" hole
- Do this in each..
- Cut from the non-rounded-end side of the blank... ;-)
Drill the String Holes
Drill the 5mm holes in each 'end'
- 4, in total, or double up the blanks...
- again, watch for blowout on the back
Finish the Pieces
Sand all the edges if the two pieces...
Also, This version, since it is my prototype, is finished with shellac.
Future versions will, likely be oil-based enamel (my fave finish), then shellac
Tie the Strings
Connect the ends with string, and use a cigarette lighter to 'lock it in'...
Enjoy the Game
No, I'm not going to give you the secret... :)
It's easy enough to Google...
Nonetheless, enjoy the puzzle...