tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post5076306638306246395..comments2024-02-14T19:51:39.833+08:00Comments on Jerry's Mechanical Puzzle & Brain Teaser Collection: Square DissectionJerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03334032625952910034noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-9966429973740359102018-08-16T00:22:22.628+08:002018-08-16T00:22:22.628+08:00where can i buy this from? i dont have an account ...where can i buy this from? i dont have an account on this blog but i truly want this piece. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-76082596564425883302016-07-19T02:16:28.298+08:002016-07-19T02:16:28.298+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jr. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627387829300054935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-13184570523389764792016-07-14T08:17:03.349+08:002016-07-14T08:17:03.349+08:00BurrTools can allow for voids, but as you say this...BurrTools can allow for voids, but as you say this doesn't appear helpful since it seems there shouldn't be any!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-30177891997948543502016-07-14T08:16:05.724+08:002016-07-14T08:16:05.724+08:00Yes, the areas are the same, but it's not poss...Yes, the areas are the same, but it's not possible to pack the 9 rectangles into the tray, so it isn't a proper dissection. At least, it isn't possible if they are perfect rectangles.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-5352263828599886952016-07-14T00:40:13.755+08:002016-07-14T00:40:13.755+08:00That Nick is tricky. I knew what had to be done t...That Nick is tricky. I knew what had to be done to solve the puzzle, but without knowing the central piece, one does not have much of a chance to solve this by random means. Even a systematic method provides some 387 possibilities, but only one physical solution exists, so you'll need a checklist. I took all this talk that BT could not solve this puzzle as a challenge to overcome, and so I've used BT to successfully solve this puzzle, and it would seem that George figured out the key as well. Sorry, wwwmwww, I cannot say much more than that, without giving away too much about the key, and George's comments provide enough helpful info without giving away too much. Do re-read Jerry's blog, as he has a hint or two there as well. The arithmetic yields 4225 = 65*65, and the pieces are properly labelled... and Nick is being very clever and tricky.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02452919701143826347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-17026777464810980032016-07-13T00:37:51.809+08:002016-07-13T00:37:51.809+08:00Hmmm... I just did the math 65x65=4225 and 4225 is...Hmmm... I just did the math 65x65=4225 and 4225 is also the combined area of all the pieces... assuming they are labeled correctly. I may need to withdraw my comment about voids. I'm now questioning the meaning of dissection. Could you share the definition you are using?wwwmwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011033866493349433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-21257504053782228572016-07-13T00:28:41.710+08:002016-07-13T00:28:41.710+08:00Interesting... I've not used BurrTools so I...Interesting... I've not used BurrTools so I'm not aware of its limitations. Since you say this isn't a dissection is it that BurrTools doesn't allow for voids?wwwmwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011033866493349433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-4317224936652364062016-07-12T21:24:48.032+08:002016-07-12T21:24:48.032+08:0065x65, I think. The name is also clever, the tray...65x65, I think. The name is also clever, the tray is square but the pieces do not make a dissection!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-65327808121844585442016-07-12T12:36:10.116+08:002016-07-12T12:36:10.116+08:00Indeed, but I was able to use the fact that BurrTo...Indeed, but I was able to use the fact that BurrTools reported it unsolvable to solve the puzzle. It is a hint, if you can figure out how to use it.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-69280326388441819242016-07-12T09:41:34.530+08:002016-07-12T09:41:34.530+08:00Great! Have fun with the puzzleGreat! Have fun with the puzzleJerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03334032625952910034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-61065406845479334102016-07-12T09:40:22.384+08:002016-07-12T09:40:22.384+08:00Hi George, congrats. Burr Tools isn't able to ...Hi George, congrats. Burr Tools isn't able to solve this one, at least that's what Nick told me anyway...so I didn't even bother to try...no mis-labeling here also.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03334032625952910034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-85266602477971749812016-07-12T05:07:59.836+08:002016-07-12T05:07:59.836+08:00After many attempts by hand, I typed this puzzle i...After many attempts by hand, I typed this puzzle into BurrTools and it told me there was no solution! This led to much head scratching, were the pieces rotated? Did Nick make a mistake? Was one of the pieces cleverly mislabeled? After a few more weeks, I found the solution, but it doesn't involve any of these.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140920751826036814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-56450195748478878242016-07-11T02:17:19.702+08:002016-07-11T02:17:19.702+08:00I have his email and I've just sent him a mess...I have his email and I've just sent him a message. Thanks...wwwmwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011033866493349433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-16534411339915370532016-07-11T01:55:46.345+08:002016-07-11T01:55:46.345+08:00What are the tray dimensions in units?What are the tray dimensions in units?smiteohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946857736663238691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-54455202881463053462016-07-11T01:25:40.373+08:002016-07-11T01:25:40.373+08:00Kevin, I see...hope Mrs S doesn't complain too...Kevin, I see...hope Mrs S doesn't complain too much about your multiple puzzling. Its a great packing puzzle...but very difficult tho'Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03334032625952910034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-67476144346338610122016-07-11T01:23:27.565+08:002016-07-11T01:23:27.565+08:00Yes, you can contact Nick directly. Please PM me v...Yes, you can contact Nick directly. Please PM me via my blog email and I will connect you with NickJerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03334032625952910034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-80992047974359883422016-07-10T23:52:35.200+08:002016-07-10T23:52:35.200+08:00I don't have anywhere near as many puzzles uns...I don't have anywhere near as many puzzles unsolved as you so I have to concentrate on the ones I have for as long as possible! After a few days I then start to play with multiple puzzles back and forth but I continue with many until I finally get them! This puzzle looks wonderful even if I am rubbish at packing puzzles.<br /><br />Kevin<br /><a href="http://www.puzzlemad.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Puzzlemad</a>Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649523779226834414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624115332992419601.post-28787030286489328582016-07-10T21:24:48.865+08:002016-07-10T21:24:48.865+08:00Is this puzzle currently available anywhere?Is this puzzle currently available anywhere?wwwmwwwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011033866493349433noreply@blogger.com