Work Kit: 4 Direction Drawers - Level 5 - Karakuri Creation Group

Work Kit: 4 Direction Drawers - A DIY Karakuri Puzzle Kit

Revive a 200-year-old tradition with the Work Kit: 4 Direction Drawers, a captivating DIY puzzle kit from the Karakuri Creation Group. Assemble this historic "4 Direction Drawers Box" using simple woodworking bond, customize it with pens or acrylic paints for a personal touch, and discover its clever mechanism that allows opening from all four sides without removing contents.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (Box Body): 80 mm by 80 mm by 42 mm (approximately 3.15 inches by 3.15 inches by 1.65 inches).
• Dimensions (Storage Space): 17 mm by 17 mm by 48 mm (approximately 0.67 inches by 0.67 inches by 1.89 inches).
• Material: Shina veneer and other quality components, perfect for easy assembly with woodworking bond.
• Goal: Assemble the box to create a traditional karakuri mechanism that opens from all four directions.
• Difficulty Level: Beginner-friendly assembly, with an educational focus on understanding the 200-year-old mechanism.
• Producer: Karakuri Creation Group, known for authentic Japanese puzzle kits.

Features:

• Easy DIY Assembly: Build with woodworking bond—no advanced tools needed—and customize with colors for your original creation.
• Historical Mechanism: Recreates the traditional 4 Direction Drawers Box, openable from all sides without removing contents, with a rich history including Siebold's collections and gifts to Commodore Perry.
• Instruction Guide: Detailed card in Japanese with abundant pictures for easy understanding, suitable for all skill levels.
• Compact and Intriguing: The finished box is a mechanical marvel, blending history and craftsmanship.

Why You'll Enjoy It:

From the Karakuri Creation Group, the Work Kit: 4 Direction Drawers is part of their DIY series, letting you craft a piece of Japanese history. This traditional karakuri box, with over 200 years of legacy, opens mysteriously from all four sides, once collected by Siebold and gifted during Commodore Perry’s era. Assembly teaches the mechanism while allowing creative customization, making it ideal for hobbyists and history buffs. With picture-heavy instructions, it's accessible despite Japanese text. Compact and replayable, this kit captures the curious charm of karakuri puzzles.

Assemble the historical charm of Work Kit: 4 Direction Drawers and enrich your puzzle collection!