Triangle puzzle

Rea Gibson

Triangle puzzle

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This is a put-together puzzle that is very challenging.

The puzzle consists of three layers of triangles, and triangle parts.

When solved, the end grain of each triangle (of the top layer) faces the outside of the hexagon (as shown).

Triangle puzzle

Cut The Pieces

Cut out the pieces as shown.

Cut out 12 “A” pieces

Cut out 3 “B” pieces

Cut out 2 “C” pieces

Cut out 7 “D” pieces

Cut out 6 “E” pieces

Cut out a piece of 1/4″ plywood, in the shape of a hexagon 4 3/4″ wide, for the bottom of the hexagon box and use the “E” pieces to make the box. F, G, H, and J below, are made up from the pieces A, B, C and D, above.

Glue Up

Glue the pieces together as shown in fig. 2.

Glue up 4 “F” pieces

Glue up 2 “G” pieces

Glue up 2 “H” pieces

Glue up 1 “J” piece

Glue up sides and bottom of hexagon box.

Published January 13, 2004 | Last revised September 8, 2025

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