Slideways (2021)

DESIGNER: Raymond Stanton / Akio Yamamoto MATERIAL: Canarywood OR Mixed Wood RELEASE DATE: 4.5.2021 EDITION: 140 SIZE: 3" (7.62 cm) Slideways by Ray Stanton and Akio Yamamoto is one of our favorite Interlocking Burrs. Three simple, identical pieces combine to form the symmetrical shape. The solution is trickier than it seems, and some struggle even after even seeing it performed in front of them. There is a tricky concept in play that must be understood; once discovered, the pieces' smooth movement is addicting. Slideways is not the most challenging puzzle, but it just may become your favorite. Slideways' batch was a split production run; half are constructed from three varied exotic woods: Paduak, Purpleheart, Yellowheart. The other half was made from the same slabs of Canarywood as our July 2020 Double Slideways release. We are charging a bit more for the Canarywood as it was the last plank we had and it is unlikely we will ever find such a beautiful example of the