Slideways (2008)

RELEASED: 9.6.2008 PRODUCED: 46 Copies DESIGNER: Ray Stanton / Akio Yamamoto* / Pentangle** CRAFTSMAN: Eric Fuller MATERIAL: Curly Maple, Curly Ambrosia Maple, Quartersawn Walnut COMMENTS: As I have mentioned, I really like three piece burr puzzles. Ray emailed me after receiving a copy of the excellent "Just The Three" design and mentioned that he had designed a somewhat different three piece burr years ago. He kindly sent me his prototype, and as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make it! It's a very interesting assembly, with three identical pieces and a coordinate motion solution. I know, sounds easy, and in truth it's not an especially difficult challenge to an accomplished puzzler. However, it's addictingly fun to play with the smooth sliding motion, and it's not quite as straightforward to assemble as you might expect. Non-puzzlers have a bit more difficulty with it, and it's a great skill level for a gift to a non-puzzler friend. A quick note about this wood. I f