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In this video i demonstrate how to make an awesome trick box. Theyre opened by following a sequence of moves to reveal the hidden treasures stored inside. You might also try other craft stores, garage sales, secondhand stores, and flea markets. Carol rothmans creative wooden boxes from the scroll saw sets a new benchmark that will be difficult for other woodworking authors to match. When the puzzle pieces are finished, the real fun can begin as you attempt to put it all together into a cube shape. Many puzzle boxes may look simplistic on the outside. Brilliant puzzle has one of the wide varieties of secret puzzle boxes for fun but they are tricky too. Sand your puzzle box inside and out to remove any burrs or rough edges.
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