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Addition
information about Making Puzzle Boxes -
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Randal
Gatewood (pictured right) received his first
puzzle box over 25 years ago when a friend gave
him an old Japanese puzzle box (pictured below)
which he still proudly displays. Over the years,
his desire to try his hand at puzzle box
designing was ever increasing. Finally,
Quagmire Puzzle Boxes™
was established.
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Randal says,
"...my
goal is simply to design and build
totally original puzzle boxes that have a
real artistic appeal so that they are
just as fun to look at as they are to play
with. It is my hope that my puzzle boxes
will be picked up, examine, played
with and displayed for years to come.
If my creations bring enjoyment to
someone, then I have certainly achieved
my goal."
The
first Quagmire Puzzle Box design -
The
"Double
Crossed "
had been
on Randal's mental drawing board for
over 15 years before
actually building it. The design
for this box came to him through an geometric art
piece that he was working on at the time.
Though he may no
longer have art work, he never
forgot the concept for this box design. Randal
says," It pleases me greatly to read the
responses that I have gotten on this
box. It is very humbling and
appreciated.
To those who wrote in, please
accept my sincerest gratitude for the
kind words." Randal's
"Double Crossed" puzzle box has been
purchased by collectors from all around
the world..... USA, UK,
Netherlands, Taiwan, Germany, Canada,
Australia and Japan. And this was from
the first batch of 20 boxes that he
built." Below are
a few of the customer comments that Randal has received.
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"We received Randal's
double crossed puzzle box today. Although we
have not been collecting long, we have
several boxes. This is by far the highest
quality box we have. The workmanship is
outstanding and the box is incredible. We
also appreciate the gift that you enclosed
inside the box. We would definitely like to
be on the list for any other Gatewood box
and any other box of the same quality.
Thanks for your quality service and
responses."
"The Double Crossed Box
arrived safely this morning and I am
delighted with it, thank you very much.
Please put me down for Randal's next
Creation. I hope it will have fewer moves. I
spent some time playing with the box. I
doubt it if I could have solved it without
instructions. Even then I only managed to
open it after several attempts. Thanks for
the gift! The craftsmanship is first class.
I wonder how many people will open the box
without help. Thanks again, Great."
"This box is really
great. It is beautifully made but what
amazes me most is the superb mechanism that
cannot be compared to anything I have seen
before. It truly needs a lot of "gripping
fingers" at the same time to open but when
you get the idea what is needed, it can be
done. But I will be honest; I needed the
instructions! I hope Randal will continue
developing boxes like this one! Seriously;
please tell him I really enjoy the box and
that he did a great job!"
"I am a puzzle collector in
Australia and recently purchased your Box of
ZN, Double-Crossed box & Aztec jigsaw from
Cleverwood (blew the budget a bit!). Just
wanted to let you know that all three of
these are fantastic, and already a great
source of pleasure. These items are
beautifully crafted and a great credit to
you - I am honored to have them in my
collection. Consequently I have pre-ordered
Keepers Key Safe & Ultimate Box, and look
forward to the next laser engraved jigsaw
installment (not sure how I am going to pay
for it all yet....) Anyway, be assured that
your talents are greatly appreciated across
the globe." Many thanks.
See
our Limited Edition Wooden Puzzle boxes here
See
more great Puzzle boxes & Trick
boxes here
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This will keep you up to date on new puzzle box releases.
More about Quagmire Puzzle Boxes available here at
Cleverwood
Fine Woodworking.
Addition information:
For most
folks, if you ask them if they know what a
puzzle box is, you will find they just
really don't have any idea! If more people
had a basic concept of what is involved in
the process of designing and building puzzle
boxes, it is certain that more people would
become enthusiast and collectors. There are
truly just a handful of craftsmen in the
world that have taken on this craft.
If you would like to read a little about
this art, please see:
The Puzzle Box Craft Page
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Also, to read more
of the advantages of custom handmade puzzle
boxes, take a look at:
Handmade vs.
Mass Production.
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