Nestor - Interlocking puzzle by Alfons Eyckmans

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## ## Nestor ### Interlocking puzzle by Alfons Eyckmans Assemble the six pieces into the shape shown in the cover photo. _Nestor_ is a ''grooved'' burr puzzle by the incredibly prolific Alfons Eyckmans, in which each piece has one or more protrusions that slide along rivets in the orthogonal pieces. It can be quite a challenge to assemble, and you will definitely want to use the BurrTools software to assemble it. I've included the xmpuzzle file (eyckmans.nestor.xmpuzzle) to help with this. This is not a beginner puzzle, and I found it tricky to assemble even with BurrTools. If you're new to this type of puzzle, I suggest starting with some of the recommendations on the Printable Puzzle Project page (linked below). ### Printing Instructions This puzzle is incredibly easy to print; just print one copy each of `eyckmans.nestor.pieces-1` through `eyckmans.nestor.pieces-3` in three contrasting colors. Then you're ready to go - no supports or post-processing needed. ### The Printable Puzzle Project The [Printable Puzzle Project](https://www.puzzlehub.org/ppp) aims to make available high-quality open-source models of many puzzle designs. All of our models are posted with the generous permission of their designers and are licensed for __non-commercial use only__. Anyone may print copies for their own personal use, but selling or otherwise monetizing them is not permitted, and puzzle designers retain all rights as copyright holders of their work. Our puzzles are modeled using the open-source [puzzlecad](https://www.puzzlehub.org/puzzlecad) library. The `.scad` file is included with this model in case you want to modify any of its design parameters; more information on how to do this can be found in the PPP [Puzzle Modeling tutorial](https://www.puzzlehub.org/tutorials/puzzle-modeling). ### About the Designer Alfons Eyckmans specializes in highly complex burr puzzles with intricate interlocking solutions. His designs range from moderately challenging to truly gargantuan, often requiring dozens of moves to remove the first piece. Many of his designs incorporate unusual geometric shapes or figurative elements, such as his "Burr Zoo" series of puzzles featuring animal shapes. Eyckmans's puzzles are for experienced puzzle solvers (you have been warned!), but patience will be rewarded as they reveal their creative and fascinating structure. Happy puzzling!