Geodesic sphere puzzle (truncated icosahedron)

How to solve this puzzle:
• Truncated icosahedron ...
If you want to build this: I cut two chunks of 2x4 that were each 20" long. These were then ripped into 14 strips, which were eventually cut in half. Of these 28 total pieces, 18 were used for hexagonal and 10 were used for pentagonal tubes. This provided me with enough of the 1/2" thick parts to make two complete puzzles.
I usually call the trick featured in this video "the bucket trick." It will work to find the miter angle for any non-tapered bucket- it tells you what to set your saw at. This trick will work no matter how many sides the bucket has. It is especially useful for multi-sided trim-work, and to avoid making costly mistakes. If you don't remember what to set your saw at when finishing an octagonal window frame, just divide the whole way around (360) by the number of sides (8 in this case), and then split that into two... and the miter cut is 22.5°.
Think about it in the case of a picture frame: 360/4= 90; 90/2= 45.
It is important to keep in mind that this is just a trick, because a saw that is set to 0° is actually cutting at 90°, so what a table-saw claims is a 30° cut is actually creating a 60° angle on the board. A saw cuts the angle that it claims away from 90°. So a 30° cut is really 30° away from 90°, which is 60°.
The formula at the end may be further simplified to 180/n (when n=number of sides), but I have decided instead to present it the less reduced way as means of a mnemonic device. It is simple to remember that a bucket is a circle, and a regular convex polygon also closes around itself in much the same manner, so both are in a state of 360° completion to their continuous circuit. Further, it is not difficult to remember to cut the result in half, as a means of mental distribution over both pieces of the miter. This entire metaphor is flawed, and it is only a conceptual interpretation that works pragmatically; it is by no means representative of any sort of mathematical truth or revelation- in fact, quite the opposite. I just try to find ways to remember things, and I hope that this can help you as well.
As for the geodesic dome construction toy, I think I will let you interpret that for yourselves. It was a pleasure to build, and it is quite satisfying to assemble. To the puzzle purists: Please don't scream "this isn't a true puzzle!" until you have actually assembled it before. Besides, the term "puzzle" has a wide range of application if you think about it enough. All of life is a puzzle; we are immersed in an endless series of events, each of which require constant decision making on our part. Such a condition is the quintessential enigma- a continuous puzzle. Processing done... bye!

[@peterbrownwastaken]

The labor of jigs and time you put into this video is appreciated. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@pocket83]

Of course! Thanks Peter. I think the jigs save time in the long run. I made two of these puzzles, so lots of repetition. And that miter saw thing @ 6:16 was sweet. I still can't think of a better way to cut those things;)

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Awesome video! I liked the on paper instructions rather than narration, that was well suited to the technical details. Really nice camera angles as well. Easy subscription from me.

[@pocket83]

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by- I have enjoyed much of your content.

[@JohnHeisz]

Captivating! Awesomely awesome results for the project and the video had certain elements that were quite engaging and vaguely familiar!

[@pocket83]

Hehe. The 'pusher' _should_ be vaguely familiar. I'd recommend that push-stick to anyone. Thanks John. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goibgYiplreGhrs

[@GavinDestroyer]

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[@TrapMusicNow]

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[@MrSenizen]

I'm sixteen years old, I'm from Australia, and I think you are one of the most fantastic content producers I've ever witnessed. The ingenuity that you show will never cease to amaze me. You have fans down here in Australia too, pocket83.

[@evilsquirrel56231]

I don't know what impresses me more, the finished work or the jigs you make along the way. Superb stuff

[@satyrkrieg]

Your work is amazing. I was on my toes the entire video, just watching in complete awe. The way you work is sublime. Loved it man.

[@SK_Wizzard]

I love those videos ....so calm, relaxing, instructing and profesionals

[@stevebarnes3979]

Absolutely brilliant. That has taken lots of patience, dedication and attention to detail, and its a work of art. Well done!

[@Kntrytnt]

Wow. That had me completely captivated. That was great.

[@ConstructIcon]

So many great little tips, loved the miter saw jig!

[@NachoJoshas]

Congratulations for the love that you put on your work, it's beautiful and spiring!

[@robertgarcea5652]

Very interessting construction you have there! Continue doing these videos! It's really appreciated!

[@mckracken8650]

Truly a work of art! :)

[@pocket83]

Thank you.

[@LukeTheSterling]

All of your woodworking and handy talents (which are no doubt impressive) aside, you are a wonderful filmmaker. I love the style. Great work!

[@egroegcimorg]

i find myself really late at night mesmerized and calmed down by these videos, this is like therapy xD

[@AndyPanda9]

I love the creative jigs you made for this - terrific video!

[@jtow]

that was very calming to watch. thx.

[@pocket83]

Glad you enjoyed ;)

[@jcThib]

Amazing as usual! I'm always waiting to see your videos! Keep them coming :)

[@sr-kt9ml]

beautiful craftsmanship, much respect

[@johnburgess2922]

Dang man, this was one of your most thrilling projects yet. It killed me to see you squish it.

[@jgartz8392]

Heard the phrase red herring before but never took the time to look into it. Learned something new today. The video was amazing

[@flanny020]

About half way through I was wondering why the hell I was watching this. I'm glad I stuck with it. The craftsmanship is amazing!! You definitely have a new subscriber!

[@Audey]

Just wanted to say thanks for your videos. Just found this channel and I love your show, don't tell approach. Found some great ideas already. You've got a pretty cool woodworking with a mathematical bent kind of thing going on. And your sense of humor in the videos/comments is just icing on the cake. Keep up the good work.

[@Hlkpf]

i just love that you make your tools too! even just looking at you cutting wood is fun :-)

[@RichMcNatt]

outstanding jig for the miter saw. hell of a job

[@peterawesomeness1]

Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos, they're fascinating.

[@osnapitzwill]

Everything you do is so efficient and precise and it makes me feel safe hahahaha

[@orichumo]

your videos are getting better and better

[@MaximumJonathanosity]

Coolest thing I've ever seen in my life!

[@dustydiede2146]

I'll bet you're one hell of a carpenter.

[@alloneword7427]

Yuuuus! The last shot was so satisfying.

[@howesinc]

Love the use of that straw! Gonna have to try that, great video!

[@andybowen1981]

Captivating to watch with great (and humorous) cinematography. :)

[@barecycles]

Not just interesting but absolutely interesting! Love it!

[@corncobjohnsonreal]

Not just interesting, but absolutely not interesting. It's okay

[@mybluemars]

I found this oddly amazing. Thank you!

[@nevillestyles]

Wow, this is stunning :) I love the theme of woodworking and maths. And amazing "jigmanship" too!

[@Zimmar]

Very satisfying, brilliant video.

[@mrchromaticable]

After building a tetrahedron last year I wanted to make one of these. Now I know how. Thx. Will be trying this out in the near future

[@donfillenworth1721]

Really cool! I'm going to try building one. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimstuart-gregory1450]

That is very cool! I'm amazed at how many uses you are finding for rubber bands!! Definitely going to try making this myself. Thanks!

[@TrapMusicNow]

That safety infraction tho. Here's a comment.

[@TheTrojanMaker]

yea, oommgg why does he do this??? that is how you get finger cancer!!!!!

[@masterjohn3126]

its not funny he does it for money

[@Omarateastwind]

Very nice! Fascinating, ...I'm going to make a few of these to sell in my shop...we'll see how that goes. Love your siren alert!

[@TheBookDoctor]

Mighty impressive piece of work, there.

[@IBMKEY1]

I find this video to be very informative, thank you for sharing your work.

[@patriciaportellaribeiro7572]

Great! My son loved it! Wonderfull! Maravilhoso! Excelente artista! Saudações do Brasil!!!

[@destruction9090]

I had 0 interest in timber work but this entire video just mesmerised me. Keep this stuff up! You've earnt a sub.

[@pocket83]

Great! I have another thing like this to release later in the year, but check some of my older vids until then. I have hundreds of vids, another channel, and much hidden content. Thanks ;)

[@boumbh]

What you do is awesome, you are an inspiration for me!

[@theflipper143]

Why do people dislike this? He did some hard work!!!!!

[@mattbell5602]

Man, these videos are excellent!

[@injunmick8498]

Another very nice video. I like how you sneak in good shop tips too. At about 3 minutes plus I LOL. Good stuff

[@trickyname]

That's really cool. Thanks for sharing your cool stuff.

[@binary132]

Very interesting! So fun to watch.

[@robertbradford3461]

Awesome build

[@iamjimgroth]

I love to see woodworking with brains. :)

[@aliasks6559]

Wow, just wow. That was an awesome video! Great job!

[@uniqko]

Very interesting.... Thanks for sharing...🙏

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Brilliant, Sir! Brilliant! Awesome project and video. My kind of awesome!

[@pocket83]

Thanks! I was pretty sure that you'd like this one. You gotta make one- it's pretty fun to fidget with. I should be releasing the assembly video Friday or Saturday, but it will be a spoiler.

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

pocket83 2 hexagons between each pair of pentagons. I think I'd be able to assemble it. It sure does look awesome though. I know it's a 'soccer ball' but, is this your own design? The way you made it is very clever.

[@pocket83]

Steve French It started off as kind of a gag (just holding a dome together with bands), but I kept thinking of ways to make improvements. I've created other dome concepts in the past, so it wasn't much of a leap. There are other similar things out there, I'm sure, but the cuts/rubber-band concept was entirely mine. I'm particularly proud of the way I routed the bands ;) The whole idea came about from my search to find a construction method that was adjustable for domes of various frequency (the amount of struts it has). Connect the centers of the hex and pent shapes to their vertices, and it generates triangles. The more triangles, the closer approximation to spherical. The intention was to be able to make this thing even bigger. Anyhow, the "building block medley" was a vestige of the pursuit; the tinker-toy hubs were created to build a PEX geodesic tent-fort for my niece and nephew.

[@technosourcetrae5522]

Wow such an amazing piece! It would be amazing to make one, if only i had the equipment. Thanks for the amazing video!

[@ThomasSoraci]

You make some awesome stuff, really enjoying your videos. Thx

[@battleminion]

Some day with some patience I'm sure I'm gona build this Thanks for sharing

[@callemoslosbrutose4807]

WONDERFUL, YOUR WORK IS PRECIOUS, THANKS.

[@L337g4m3r]

Genius. Looks great, like the jigs. The straw for making glue fillets was a good idea too, I will use that sometime.

[@redbeardsbirds3747]

All I can say is wow!

[@pocket83]

Red Spaniard That's one of the nicest things you could say. Thanks!

[@I_am_here_to_eat_your_toes]

+pocket83 here you asked for it comment o_O

[@AhDollar]

All I can say is "Shamwow!"

[@matthewq2365]

Nice clean work as always. neat work!

[@Martelie]

Great job! Congratulations.

[@Vidwan827]

Thank you Pocket83 for a very nice and instructive video. I could follow most of the reasons for your calculations - I used to be a mechanical and chemical engineer, but your expertise in woodworking absolutely floored me. Figuring out on paper is 10 percent of this job - doing it with skill and precision is what really counts !!! That squishing the final product was uncalled for, and is a downer. But, your wood working skills are incomparable. Salute. Maybe, you should talk, once in a while - that would really help .... or else a lot of subtitles.

[@TerrexoDesign]

Awesome video editing filming ! everything is just perfect on your channel !

[@Kalense]

I loved watching this. Now back to what I was supposed to be doing.

[@Mcoomer1019]

You are very talented!!!

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Great videography and editing!

[@jamaltheman]

You have real talent

[@fishsticks6969]

so satisfying to watch

[@rolo6rolo]

A video not like any other i have seen.... i don't have the idea i'm looking at a "how to make it" video... but at a "stop motion" video. I like! :D You.... are.... awesome!

[@MCAefrogdog]

Very, very creative. Nice work!

[@danielricardoaugustowood5840]

Almost gave me a cardiac arrest when I saw you breaking it at the end. Great work, I mean, before breaking it!

[@harringtondave10]

I like your videos and they show much individuality and genius. As [professional wood workers it is important to demonstrate safety and the importance of keeping it a constant practice in our shop. When I am asked about safety I sometimes respond that using power tools is like juggling, "beginners juggle tennis balls, professionals juggle chain saws". However this is definitely not an excuse to be careless. Keep up the good work and all of your fingers!!!!

[@jasonistheboom]

great work as always, keep it up chief

[@AdvancePlays]

This is really, really nice in the end! I'd make one myself, had I the resources.

[@albertTarry]

Entertaining as usual!!! And great Editing BTW. Keep up the works!

[@TheDarkelf21]

Dude this is amazing

[@gyrenrockz]

i do kinda enjoy watching this kind of video as i love watching The New Yankee Workshop

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Super awesome!

[@TheRiskTaker89895]

I love it man! You did a wonderfull job!

[@peterkos1034]

Really loved this video. Seeing how its done it's inspiring. Work of art. Sad to see it get squashed at the end. But great stuff !

[@BigGuyReview]

I know this will seem unrelated to puzzle building. But because of the math you have shown I can now figure out how to make a planter for the wife. Larger scale but same math. Just wanted to say thanks. you make it look easy.

[@shishirleyy]

damn.. i can watch you work all day long

[@Xomby]

Amazing. I've never seen 30 rubber bands put to such an impressive purpose.

[@bobcook4584]

So inspired by this video I had to make one! (two actually)! Your fixturing was easy to use & make. The only thing I did differently was to cut the 20 degree angle into a wood strip and then use it as a stop surface to slide pieces against with saw blade in the "fence". Made angle cuts VERY consistent. THANKS AGAIN!

[@pocket83]

Nicely done! Thanks for letting me know. It's also nice to hear that the jigs weren't too tough to make. I hope it was satisfying to assemble!

[@richardmanjarrez8875]

This was awesome!

[@woodturnermark8529]

WOW !! Very cool !

[@Elyasafshweka]

Beautiful.

[@incan87]

Dang that must of taken you a long time. Nice work!

[@TheMattDuffMan]

this is awesome will have to try this! thanks friend!xx

[@baconsoda]

John Heisz stole my word! I wanted to say 'captivating'. That's ruined my whole day now. There must be some sort of Nobel Prize for this. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@crojas301277]

Nice job. You are awesome.

[@eln74]

Awesomely nice, tnx for sharing!!!

[@shervinpeyghambari]

very very very nice. keep up the nice job

[@tinasun6909]

They are so cute! Thanks!

[@azimovwatts6425]

Pretty slick!