Where would I get some of Rocky's then, his email??jerryloo71 wrote:Apart from Wil's bolts, if you want serious bolt puzzles, go for Rocky Chiaro's. He has about I think 6 or 7 each costing about $80-90. The One-Wa-Sure which is very good.TheWaddler wrote:
i assumed the "other trick bolts" were Wil's, but i could be mistaken
EDIT:
I've finally sorted both my Washer Cylinders and they are now working perfectly. Thanks to Rich's trick and lots of sanding, polishing and de-burring they are back in working order.
...... and I love them!!!! (now they are working) such a brilliant puzzle, and a very clever elegant solution too!!!
Wil Strijbos!!!
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Re: Wil Strijbos!!!
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Re: Wil Strijbos!!!
Everything, must we tell you?
Google "rocky chiaro bolts" and you get links to several rather awesome puzzle blogs (and mine!) and a link to Brass Puzzles by Rocky... http://www.brasspuzzlesbyrocky.com/destinations.htm
[You're welcome - but you owe me cake!
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allard
Google "rocky chiaro bolts" and you get links to several rather awesome puzzle blogs (and mine!) and a link to Brass Puzzles by Rocky... http://www.brasspuzzlesbyrocky.com/destinations.htm
[You're welcome - but you owe me cake!
]allard
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Re: Wil Strijbos!!!
Maybe a little off-topic, but has any of Rocky's bolts similar/same solution as any other bolt? I own five bolts already, and don't want to buy the same puzzle twice, and Rocky's are a bit expensive.Paradox wrote:Yep, Rocky is king of the bolt puzzles. Everyone should own at least one.
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Just one more question to add to that, then back on topic, any other of his puzzles on the site Allard (kindly) posted worth getting?prodigy wrote: Maybe a little off-topic, but has any of Rocky's bolts similar/same solution as any other bolt? I own five bolts already, and don't want to buy the same puzzle twice, and Rocky's are a bit expensive.
Right, now back on topic ..... CAKE!!!
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Re: Wil Strijbos!!!
Possibly. But it really does depend on the bolts you already own. As far as I remember, none of Rocky's bolts use the same mechanism as any of the more common mass produced puzzle bolts, and even if they did Rocky's versions would be infinitely better.prodigy wrote:Maybe a little off-topic, but has any of Rocky's bolts similar/same solution as any other bolt? I own five bolts already, and don't want to buy the same puzzle twice, and Rocky's are a bit expensive.
Rocky is also well known for his key puzzles, so I'd also recommend those. But honestly I'd go with the bolts first.TheWaddler wrote:Just one more question to add to that, then back on topic, any other of his puzzles on the site Allard (kindly) posted worth getting?
For anyone interested, I wrote a post about all of Rocky's bolt puzzles here:
Rocky Bolt Puzzles - Oli's Mechanical Puzzle Blog
Rocky Bolt Collection (Rocky Chiaro) by Puzzleparadox, on Flickr
Now...back on topic please.
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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
Just got the Iwahiro cylinder, First Box and the Lotus!
Solved the Iwarhiro cylinder pretty quick.
Whats the idea for the First Box? Pulling the whole top off or just getting the frowny face
plug out?
Solved the Iwarhiro cylinder pretty quick.
Whats the idea for the First Box? Pulling the whole top off or just getting the frowny face
plug out?R2 Voyager 073, O: Mercury
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Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
Yes.Naz737 wrote: Whats the idea for the First Box? Pulling the whole top off or just getting the frowny face
Chyron wrote:Sometimes I get the feeling that someone goes around hiding old Puzzles in RevoHQ.
Re: What other puzzles do you recommend?
Totally posted in the wrong spot. ANNND. Solved The cylinder and the first box.
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Re: Wil Strijbos!!!
Just solved the Iwahiro Cylinder and the First box.
On to the Lotus!
On to the Lotus!
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R1 Limited, O: BL, HM, R, OR, LM, TI, GM, Mini, CU
Paid: Eris, Makemake, Venus, Earth
R1, O: BU, GR, BR, AG, AU, Series Code, PU,
R1 Obs, O: BU Obs, BU Obs Pro, GR Obs, BL Obs V1, BL Obs V2, R Obs,
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Re: Wil Strijbos!!!
Congrats!Naz737 wrote:Just solved the Iwahiro Cylinder and the First box.
On to the Lotus!
You will love the Lotus!
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