27-step panels
Today, I worked on making and attaching the side panels for the 4-sun 27-step puzzle box that I have been working on since last week.
I made checkered yosegi side panels and the three-piece "kanuki(slide keys)" panels. In today's process, I will first attach the side panels. This is because they need to be left overnight in this state.
As shown in the photo, this is the surface where the side panels will be attached. Glue is applied to the structural parts, excluding the top and bottom panels, and then the checkered yosegi side panels are attached.
It may be difficult to see in the photo due to its small size, but there is a slight gap between the top and bottom panels and the main structural parts. This gap is intentionally created.
There are several reasons for this, but one purpose is to prevent glue from getting on the top and bottom panels when attaching the side panels. I want to apply glue as close to the edge of the main structure as possible, but if the glue is pushed out and sticks to the top or bottom panels, the lid mechanism will no longer move. Therefore, a gap is left to ensure that even if some glue does seep out, it won’t interfere with the movement. Of course, if glue does leak into this area, it will be visible when the lid is opened, which would not be aesthetically pleasing. So, I take care to prevent any glue from seeping out.
This gap also serves another purpose—it is important for the movement of the mechanism.
Today, I also attached yosegi sheets for the side panels of the 5-sun puzzle box onto wooden boards.I originally planned to make the 36-step puzzle box, but due to various circumstances, it might end up being a different type instead😅 As shown in the photo, this yosegi sheet is made in a two-row format. In reality, making one 5-sun puzzle box requires one row plus an additional two-thirds of this sheet. Additionally, yosegi sheets for the top and bottom panels are also needed. Today, I attached about 60 sheets. I always prepare a little extra—if there are any leftovers, they can be used for the next production.
Tomorrow, I will continue working on these process.
I made checkered yosegi side panels and the three-piece "kanuki(slide keys)" panels. In today's process, I will first attach the side panels. This is because they need to be left overnight in this state.
As shown in the photo, this is the surface where the side panels will be attached. Glue is applied to the structural parts, excluding the top and bottom panels, and then the checkered yosegi side panels are attached.
It may be difficult to see in the photo due to its small size, but there is a slight gap between the top and bottom panels and the main structural parts. This gap is intentionally created.
There are several reasons for this, but one purpose is to prevent glue from getting on the top and bottom panels when attaching the side panels. I want to apply glue as close to the edge of the main structure as possible, but if the glue is pushed out and sticks to the top or bottom panels, the lid mechanism will no longer move. Therefore, a gap is left to ensure that even if some glue does seep out, it won’t interfere with the movement. Of course, if glue does leak into this area, it will be visible when the lid is opened, which would not be aesthetically pleasing. So, I take care to prevent any glue from seeping out.
This gap also serves another purpose—it is important for the movement of the mechanism.
Today, I also attached yosegi sheets for the side panels of the 5-sun puzzle box onto wooden boards.I originally planned to make the 36-step puzzle box, but due to various circumstances, it might end up being a different type instead😅 As shown in the photo, this yosegi sheet is made in a two-row format. In reality, making one 5-sun puzzle box requires one row plus an additional two-thirds of this sheet. Additionally, yosegi sheets for the top and bottom panels are also needed. Today, I attached about 60 sheets. I always prepare a little extra—if there are any leftovers, they can be used for the next production.
Tomorrow, I will continue working on these process.
