Amelia’s Puzzle - Stewart Coffin Design #188-A by John Devost

I’ve had this puzzle design on my to do list for quite some time, I originally wanted to make a copy of ‘Split Box’ however making a box that could convert into two different trays was futile.  I ultimately decided to make a Box that features a Sliding drawer that I think suits this design nicely!  I used half-lap joinery for this box, (instead of my usual miter and slipfeather technique.)

Here’s Stewart’s description for both designs:

“The five solid polyomino puzzle pieces 

assemble into a 4x6 rectangle one way only, into a 3x8 rectangle two ways, and into its 2x3x4 box four ways. The two 

halves of the tricky box are held together with a rubber band, as it converts from a 2x3x4 box to a 4x6 tray. Inverted it forms a 3x8 tray. (In retrospect, a crazy idea - too complicated. See next.)

Same pieces as #188 above but five colorful woods in a simple 2x3x4 box with sliding cover. As usual, simpler really is better. There are four solutions. (Amelia is my granddaughter.)”

Pieces are Yellowheart/Padauk/Black Palm/Bocote/Zebrawood - Box & Drawer is Black Limba.

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