Seven Woods Puzzle

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<p>This is Stewart Coffin's design #42. &nbsp;In wood it is normally made from seven wood types. &nbsp;Here you can make it in one, three or seven colors.</p><p>You need to make six copies of the basic piece, piece variations are only in the color. &nbsp;There are two ways to make this puzzle. &nbsp;The easy way is to print two copies of the basic piece in three colors (or all in one color for a monochrome version). A 3mf file is included for this.</p><p>The second way uses seven colors like the wood versions. &nbsp;Each piece is printed in three parts which snap together. &nbsp;Print six bases in one color. &nbsp;Print two of the tips in 6 different colors. &nbsp;No supports are needed for either version. To assemble the pieces, group the colors in 3 pairs, and make one piece from each pair by snapping two tips onto the base (see photos). &nbsp;If the joints are loose and come apart you may want to glue them together. &nbsp;The joints on my copy are tight and I did not do this.</p><p>Assembly of the puzzle is not difficult (if you know the trick). &nbsp;Be careful of the sharp points on the pieces! &nbsp;I found that the 7 color version was loose, probably due to the joints. &nbsp;I recommend the 3 color version, the fit was perfect.</p>