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Well, another swap down. A good one with many good projects out of this one for a beer swap especially.

I was given the task to make something for Bill Berklich. A good dude. I don't know him well but I know he does work with the scouts. I respect that, it helps make independent youths to grow into real productive members of society. Can't stress enough the importance of this today. So right there, that's good in my book.

I decided to make it fun. I've had fun games, pranks, jokes, etc. in a couple of my past swaps and I seem to get a kick out of it, that's all that matters right?

I grabbed some plans awhile back for free for a puzzle box from woodsmith here. Hadn't built it yet but thought it was a pretty cool concept. Modeled after Japanese puzzle boxes from long ago and some of those required over 100 moves to open it. This particular one only requires five moves. So it's fairly basic.

I also printed up some can locks on the 3D printer. These things are surprisingly strong. I was shocked at the grip of these. I felt like I would be breaking the can or something when trying to pull them off without unlocking the lock. I then bought some cheap brass locks to secure the toppers on.

Overall it was a fun build. The box was surprisingly complicated to make. I've made some fun fancy boxes in the past but this one was probably the toughest I've made in at least a couple years.

Bill appeared to enjoy the game to get to his keys, that made me pleased. I also included some pen blanks I've poured. He should be able to make some cool stuff with those.

How you all enjoy!

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Fantastic package brother. Love the whole thing. The box looks sharp too and the personalized engraving is badass. Ya done Bill good :)
 

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Yes indeed!! Excellent beer and fun. I think he locked the beer as both incentive and so my judgement wouldn't be impaired trying to open the box. Gotta try to build one of these. And get to AZ for and in person brew. Thanks Dave
 

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Thanks guys. Appreciate the kind comments.
 

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Dave, these were amazing. I have always wanted to make a puzzle box. You did great on yours. Then having to open it to get past the beer locks, tricky! Love the logo on the box, nice touch.
 

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Thanks Jeff!!! Appreciate it.
 

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Cool project and game to get the keys. I've been wanting to make that WS puzzle box and now I've got to try printing some of the locks too.
 

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Great job, Dave! Make a guy think in order to earn his beers!
 

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Dave, you brought a new level to the swap. I never would have thought of those belts and the box is fantastic.
 

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Dastardly. This may be the most inventive swap I've seen. Good job all around.
 

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I will mimic Rick-dastardly, inventive, Great swap entries.
 

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Cool project, great job.

What issue of woodsmith was this in? I would like to build one.
 

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Great project Dave! I'm not sure I'd have the patience Bill had before I was ice picking those beers into a glass!!
I'm thinking I may need to print me some of those 'chastity belts' for my reefer up at my store to keep my friends from dipping into my stash…
 

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Great idea Dave! Excellent execution by you and Bill, I probably would have tried to beat it with a rock and somehow I feel like the locking caps would end up cutting me while I tried to pry them off bahahaha
 

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Chastity belts for beer - priceless!!!

I'm intrigued by the box build as well. It would make a really good Christmas gift for my youngest daughter. It has such a clean look to it. Who would think it is so challenging to open? Where do we find the Plans?

When I finally get a lathe, I'll be giving you a call about purchasing some pen blanks.
 

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I updated the post with a link but here's the woodsmith plans I used.

Thanks for the awesome comments everyone. Appreciate it!!
 

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Really well thought out Dave! As i mentioned earlier, puzzle boxes interest me, may have to try one. And, the chastity belts made me laugh :))

BTW, you need to change the tag on your post to beer swap 2020 in order to be with the others.
 

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Thanks Duck. Fixed the tag too.
 
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