Pencil Trick

[utbva]

Bob, you are the carver; you tell me. I have done a little whittling like making chains out of sticks and carving a ball inside of a block of wood, but I can't figure this one out.

[BobD]

Sorry...just brainstorming!

Can you tell what kind of pencil it is? Some pencils are made of a plastic compound that can take quite a bit of bending before it snaps...even more so if you heat it slightly.I you snapped the pencil in half, so the joint would be hidden...stuck it in, and glued it back together...

It wouldn't be hard to use a dremel or something like that to drill the holes undersized and ream out the edges to make it round (after making the inside large enough to get


Is that some sort of pine or evergreen, Rick?

[Jediscroller]

I'm having trouble picturing how the pencil was put in there. I'm only guessing, perhaps the holes were drilled with a flexible drill bit?
From the pictures it looks like you have about 1 1/2" of clearance from the back of the block to the first hole, I've seen flex shafts that would fit in that kind of space. I'll have to talk to some of the toolmakers here to see if they have any ideas.

I think there has got to be a trick to it.

[Woodbutcher68]

Originally Posted by Grizz

I think there has got to be a trick to it.

It's amazng what you can do with a computer and Photoshop!

[Rick-H]

Ok I am going back to a meeting this morning where the pencil is. Check my web site tonight and I will have more pictures with the other end. It does not look to be altered in any way either, but I will get you pictures of the other angles and fine details.
It would sure be easier if the guy who made it hadn't died without telling someone how he did it.

[CanadianScroller]

We all know there is a trick to it somewhere.
I found this article which is no help at all
http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story...8-3462,00.html
and another variation This puzzle was done by Saul Bobroff


The solution may be on another forum http://forum.johnrausch.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi he is a member there

Well after scouring the net I have the solution.

I got it from a magic site. Should I post it?

[ozarkhillbilly]

YES!!!! I'd like to know how they did the holes more then anything.

[CanadianScroller]

Since the puzzle is on Rick's site, I think he should have the honour if he likes.
I have messaged him with the solution which was found on a magic site.

This was just one solution and I guess he would have to investigate it.

Do you remember when you were a child and you saw a rainbow?
The amazing beauty and mystery.
Now that you know the way rainbows are made some of that sparkle fades away.
I think this is the main reason magicians keep their magic and illusions a secret.

Here is to rainbows.

[Jediscroller]

I'd like to know. I'm not sure I'm following the rainbow analogy but this would sure be a good seller for me if I could find out how it's done.