A cache box with a 3D printed puzzle log book container inside. So far in this series the puzzle boxes have been scaled down versions of someone else’s design. Not this time, this one is a Bill & Ben design, our first!
The idea behind this box came from looking at the design page of pauloblank, the brains behind Twist & Shout. On his design page was a maths toy for children which they could use to improve maths skills. We had a light bulb moment. What if you could combine a cryptex (Twist & Shout) with the maths toy? So we did – eventually. After mastering 3D drawing software and six iterations to get the tolerances right, we had our box ready.
WOULD ADVISE TAKING SOME PAPER AND PEN WITH YOU FOR “WORKING OUTS” OR NOTING DOWN THE NUMBERS FOR LATER.
The second part of this series takes paths around the hamlet of Clint with parking for 4 – 5 cars to be found at N54 02.041 W001 35.874. For this particular cache there is parking adjacent to the cache.
This series of caches was dreamt up during the Covid19 lockdown. With little possibility to go out seeking geocaches the brain cells turn to putting out geocaches round and about home. We had often thought about buying a 3D printer, so we decided to take the plunge. A printer kit was acquired and constructed on the dining room table. All went well, apart from a loose lead screw, which was quickly remedied. Thoughts turn to what to print and, thankfully, there are many designs for geocaches available.
The logbook container was printed in PLA, a material that may not be totally suitable for outdoors. For that reason the logbook container is housed in a clip lock box as a precaution. We also don’t know how sturdy the container is likely to be, particularly the brittle nature of printed plastic, so feedback would be appreciated. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PUZZLE SHOULD NOT NEED FORCE TO OPEN. Please to reassemble as found.
Enjoy!