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Post by 1dave on Nov 26, 2013 12:30:24 GMT -5
My first puzzle was to cut the head off a bolt, screw the cut end half way into a nut and weld them together, cut a "possible escape notch into another bolt, slide on a LARGE and slightly sprung lock washer, then screw the whole thing together (bottom of photo). Kids KNEW the nut was welded, so . . . Lots of ideas at: www.tavernpuzzle.com/
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Nov 27, 2013 20:52:03 GMT -5
Post by 1dave on Nov 27, 2013 20:52:03 GMT -5
With Christmas coming up and presents to be made, I thought people would be all over this.
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Nov 28, 2013 1:01:04 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Nov 28, 2013 1:01:04 GMT -5
1dave. Maybe if you added a rock or two to the puzzles , you would get a reaction. I think they are neat.
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 28, 2013 1:19:47 GMT -5
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Nov 28, 2013 9:57:47 GMT -5
Post by 1dave on Nov 28, 2013 9:57:47 GMT -5
I've made them and played with them. Once you get the secret it seems so obvious! These had a serious purpose: MORMON PUZZLE HOBBLES were developed in the 1840's by Mormon blacksmiths and were used by the pioneers crossing the plains as well as by settlers in the intermountain west to prevent animals from wandering off. The unique feature of these hobbles was a chain mechanism that could be easily put on or removed if you knew how to do it. But if you did not know the trick, it was almost impossible to remove, thereby preventing the theft of animals. At least two pairs of these antique Mormon Hobbles exist in Washington County. One is at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum in St. George and the other is at the Jacob Hamblin Home in Santa Clara.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Nov 28, 2013 10:39:43 GMT -5
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