A cache box with a 3D printed puzzle log book container inside. This is a 3D printed version of a well known metal puzzle, designed by Keepars. As a metal puzzle, with fine tolerances, it is rated as a five star difficulty puzzle. In plastic I reckon it might be easier to solve, so only rated it 3.5. See what you think. Obviously, it doesn’t take force to open, just skill and patience (there are online videos if you get stuck). By the way there is no significance in the fact that the two nuts are different colours. The nuts are identical except for a small % difference in scale to allow for printer tolerances. (3D print a cylinder and the diameter at the top is slightly smaller than the bottom for reasons we don’t fully know not the what of) I made them different colours to know which end to put them, that’s all.
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.
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!