Nutcase by John Devost

 I’ve decided to re-upload this blog post as I’ve now made yet another ‘nutcase’ for my exquisite copy of Mark’s ‘Peanut Puzzle’:

If you’re a frequent reader of this blog you’re probably wondering about the title of this particular blog, first let me say it’s not a puzzlebox but a box to contain a puzzle.

The origin of this hexagonal box stems from a run of three square presentation boxes I had made last year to house copies of Mark McCallum’s most exquisite ‘Peanut’ puzzle designed by Stewart Coffin in the 70’s.

Those boxes were square and you can read more about it and Mark’s puzzle at Boxes and Booze blog where it was dubbed ‘Nutcase’, definitely a fitting name.  I had let go of my personal copy as I figured I would eventually make myself another one.  

As I set out to make hexagonal boxes for Brian Young’s ‘Crown of Thorns’ puzzle, it struck me that a hexagonal shaped box would be perfect for a replacement of my box for my Peanut puzzle.

I had some nicely figured ‘Roasted Birds Eye Maple’ on hand that was perfect for the carcass and used some ‘Roasted Ash’ for the bottom and top finished off with Wenge Slipfeathers and sleeve.

I ended up making yet another ‘nutcase’ as this previous copy had yet found another home.  This one was made from Walnut with a Mahogany Bottom and Holly Slipfeathers.

You’ll notice that I included some nice artwork from my eldest Son Kyle adorning the Lid.

I have now made yet another ‘Nutcase’..

And another!

And a couple more!