How to make a 13x13x13 Ball puzzle by Tony Fisher

[@AlexOzer]

Hey Tony, I started cubing in fourth grade, but now I'm a college student. It's been great watching you all these years, seeing the style of your videos evolve and the intensity of your puzzle builds increase. Even in today's reign of massed-produced and 3D-printed puzzles, it's amazing to see what you can do with your craftsmanship. Keep it up!

[@pyromen321]

That's incredible how much work you put into this project! Great video!

[@Nickydafish]

I’ve watched this video many times over the years and I’m always amazed and impressed by your skill and patience.

[@JohnnyHikesSW]

I like this style of video, it's a lot more relatable than your old style

[@Cr42yguy]

first i thought "wtf is he doing?!" then i thought "that guy knows what he's doing"

[@kjvcfit1612]

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[@Exoblix]

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[@Kitslam]

I really enjoyed this video, pizza break included!

[@KraigOliver]

the care and attention to detail (often infuriatingly detailed) is astounding, you genuinely made this with absolute precision, your patience is beyond human.

[@zardzewialy]

You're an extremely patient man :D

[@coolguy4488]

I applaud your diligence and commitment to this project. The further i got into this video, the more painful it looked to actually complete the 13x13 ball.

[@shleem9620]

the amount of time and effort put into this one puzzle is incredible, amazing job and kudos to you

[@Matt_H_26]

That is totally amazing! There's an amazing amount of patience on display there. Not sure how I actually came across this video, but I couldn't stop watching once I started.

[@edtrice3659]

Incredible work Tony! Truly a labor of love. The final quality really shows. Nicely done!

[@rogerdolembo1903]

Great video Tony! You are truly a great puzzle builder and shaper. I want to congratulate you for having the patience to build a ball like this. It is truly a work of art!

[@SherwoodForest6199]

I like how you add your own sense of humour to your videos. 8:59

[@SpeedCubeReview]

7:28 That's no moon!

[@PurpleWombat123]

This is incredible, i cant imagine the amount of patience and focus you have to complete this kind of task.

[@a7sacred827]

U r probably the most calm human being

[@a7sacred827]

I could never be that calm lol

[@TheRICuber]

Wow that was really amazing! I love watching your work techniques. I do the same exact thing when stickering large puzzles (which is to say: make random patterns) I made a spiral when doing my 9x9 and stickered my 7x7 into a cube in a cube pattern! Awesome as always!

[@mmowoa]

Dear Tony, you are awesome. Thanks for my best 24 minutes of the week.

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+mmowoa Thanks.

[@dave5194]

Yeah, razor saw doesn't really cut it (no pun intended), need a saw with lots of teeth.

[@Mitcho2001]

I'll admit, I really like these types of videos from you. I bet making puzzles is a lot of fun. I also took note of the "T F" at 23:42. I didn't see it the first time I saw this video, but this time, the second time, I managed to see it. I thought, "Cheeky, cheeky stuff there!"

[@IJerry2595I]

I respect your patience. It looks really good !

[@fouraces3761]

i love it how you did some patterns while stickering the middle part xD

[@caresingtitan4805]

time and patience he took I shall give you respect bro you earned a subscriber

[@dn.sw.explorer]

Amazing, So much time & work involved, It looks fantastic at the end.

[@capt.crunch281]

Ya gotta love the guy. He just go’s for it. Great video

[@sparky1321]

Now this is just pure dedication. I salute you good sir!

[@XoleRubik]

ABSOLUTAMENTE PERFECTO !!! Tony eres el mejor, a mi personalmente me encantan las esferas, pero esa esfera es espectacular, es asombroso el tiempo que conlleva, pero el resultado merece la pena. FELICIDADES !! No tengo palabras. Me encanta. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT !!! Tony're the best, I personally love the spheres, but that sphere is spectacular, it's amazing the time involved, but the result is worth it. CONGRATULATIONS !! I am speechless. I LOVE IT !!!

[@Weroleytor]

:D

[@Gamma4K]

Xole ! Soy tu fan ! Pasa por mi canal si te gusta !

[@Guyinbathtub]

Awesome video! Your dedication to your craft is simply amazing!

[@BryanLagos]

You have and incredible patience I wish I had the half of patience and dedication you have

[@BeatlesCuber]

No wonder I can't make Puzzles I don't make time for a pizza break.

[@wiz2891]

BeatlesCuber Where

[@chewiescustompuzzles]

I want to see the scramble and solve lol. Beautiful craftsmanship Tony!!!

[@jmckayofficial5944]

You my friend are extremely patient, I admire you!

[@blitzkriegbeatbox706]

7:50 Death Star Construction put in reverse/rewind

[@TurrenciO]

seven hours for make it!! WOW very nice Tony.

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+TurrenciO 70.

[@TurrenciO]

+Tony Fisher yes i would to say 70 :)

[@kalongyuen6639]

If u lose a piece of it during the process, wat will u do?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Ka Long Yuen Ask MoYu if they will supply a replacement.

[@GaneshKoli]

OMG ! 70 hours of work , Tony u r great ..

[@shadow5273]

this was so awesome to watch but seems like an insane amount of work

[@zephyrosity]

really love the construction process videos, wonder what you'll turn into a ball next!

[@thepuzzler1]

This would look even more fantastic if it was stickered to look like a globe.

[@thisaccountisdead4332]

That would take forever to solve

[@potatoman2292]

+Spontaneous Cuber true it wood

[@cesarmmartinezmendoza5623]

Mis respetos y admiración para Tony Fisher, no cualquiera tiene el talento para modificar este puzzle y no sólo el talento sino la paciencia y dedicación y ademas de todo la gran calidad de todo ello. Admiro mucho a este señor.

[@BlizzardSatan]

I'm really impressed. You are an artist.

[@Hutschnur]

Okay. My first thoughts were like "What is he doing? Really, what the heck is he doing there?! For the mother of god, that can not work!" And the more the sphere got in shape i just thought "Wow!" This is the first video I was watching you doing this and it's an amazing and astonishing work. Thumbs up!

[@imloaf1000]

I really liked your commentary in this video.

[@erinnerungen8823]

a 13x13 ball. never thought that would be a thing. nice job Tony!

[@erinnerungen8823]

you always make nice crazy puzzle mods

[@dave5194]

+The Imagination Machine C'mon 17x17x17 ball!

[@erinnerungen8823]

David Lam that sounds very expensive and hard to do

[@erinnerungen8823]

David Lam​ who knows maybe someone will at some point, but I don't see that happening soon

[@danielb2679]

Minute 7:35... In this stage i would say ok, this is impossible to put every piece back. What a job man. Congratulations

[@jaddvirji717]

And I can't reassemble my V-Cube 7...

[@skulio]

I honestly admire your pacience sir. Really incredible. :)

[@GeneralTreesap]

Beautiful work Tony

[@HenkBenk88]

The will and determination to do something like this is incredible! Do you make and sell them or is it just a passion?

[@HenkBenk88]

Saw the follow up video and it answered some questions :-),,, anyways, nice video thank you!

[@xeokym223]

That is an *_insane_* amount of work. I would lose my mind if I was supposed to sort all that out. I know you recognize the pieces because you've done this before a lot, but still. Have you ever lost pieces?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Xeokym Idonthinkso I thought I'd lost one of these but later found it on the floor. Since it is so easy to lose a part I am ultra careful when it comes to cleaning up. Nothing gets thrown out until the puzzle is assembled I know I have all the parts.

[@ShivamRathirockzzz]

Wow hats off unbelievable this was my first video on your channel and I became fan

[@alejrandom6592]

This is amazing *-* i this this puzzle is really unique, your work is awesome!

[@insanelybadcuber1098]

I like how you make patterns while putting the stickers

[@ehsign5567]

at the beginning when you cut through the puzzle I thought you are trolling...but you were not!! how is that even possible! omg nice job

[@fivedollars3052]

Magic.

[@thisaccountisdead4332]

I love the creative thumbnail

[@ZzSlumberzZ]

This video is so relaxing to watch :DDD

[@juvenilesock1033]

I honestly feel bad how do you last That long?!

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Alexia Laurella Obviously I don't do it all in one go. The time is spread out over several days.

[@beatsbythegenesis3879]

+Tony Fisher thats 10 hours a day, Tony. gotta respect ya man

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+kzraps Where do you get 10 hours a day from?

[@beatsbythegenesis3879]

Tony Fisher i mean, you said it took 70 hours, then you said the time's spread out over several days, how do you have the patience to do that?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+kzraps Yes, several not seven. I enjoy making puzzles so patience isn't an issue. I don't know how people have the patience to spend all week at school or in a regular job. Both used to drive me crazy.

[@bobbybob3804]

this is amazing, great craftsmanship

[@gregoryzala136]

That's really really impressive! Big thumb up from me!

[@DerpyCuber]

This is really cool :D

[@roryfoster8785]

love the stickering patterns

[@BlackEmperor]

Would it go quicker to disassemble the puzzle piece by piece and sorting at the same time, rather than make a mess and sort it out?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Black Emperor No.

[@AlexMaass]

might be worth a try tbh

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Alex Maass Trust me it wouldn't. Disassembly would take hours and big groups would fall out anyway.

[@theblueway7017]

Wow tysm for teaching me how to make a 13x13 ball -title related

[@TofuRabbit]

Such a cool and neat object, thanks for making this video :)

[@NotBroihon]

Tony, you keep amazing me over and over again. I don't know what to say...

[@linxurubikf2l]

Love this videos, keep making them!!

[@cubeingcuber]

Wow good work, and entertaining video as usual

[@TylerDunphy]

It can be kinda tricky to master the pizza brake. Once you have, I would say it's the best part of any mod.

[@ETfilms99]

Wow. That must take a lot of commitment.

[@8MollyGlen6]

You're an artist!

[@_synthicyde]

You should sort as you disassemble.

[@RBGJoe]

That is awesome work. I would waste like 20 of those cubes before giving up, lol.

[@AlabasterJazz]

Excellent video, it is very soothing to watch, and almost reminds me of watching Bob Ross paint. Thank you for sharing your process. This seems like an interesting hobby, and an excellent way to develop patience and fine motor skills. I might give it a try; although most likely with a less intense cube to start with :) When it comes to the second sanding of the small parts, have you tried using a sanding-stick? Or do you feel that using your fingers is easier, or better overall?

[@benji104]

when you first cut off the corners, i was like, there is no way that this turns into a puzzle again... :-)

[@iit3413]

Ikr

[@Mvttias1]

Excellent work Congratulations

[@nyanfireninja5637]

You are insane. I love it. 10/10 ign.

[@jimgohner966]

17x17 ball? :)

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Jimmy Gohner Not unless they mass produce it.

[@jimgohner966]

Tony Fisher awwwww

[@fivedollars3052]

+Jimmy Gohner A 17×17×17 sphere? Calm down. You trying to kill him or something?

[@NotPofkp]

+V-Cube 7 no

[@fivedollars3052]

ShadowCrafterSurvivor OK.

[@faspetru]

You have reason tony, the best part is the pizza break!

[@mjstudios3308]

all of the puzzles you make are really big or small. but which one was harder. The 13x13 ball or the micro 3x3 ball?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+MJ Studios Well over 90% of the puzzles I make are normal size. The micro 3x3x3 Ball was a bit harder though obviously way quicker.

[@MrEpatts]

Can this same method be applied to a 3x3 ball? I'm thinking of making one but I'm not sure the best way to go about doing it. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@GragonV]

Brilliant @_@ unbelievable work :D PS: thinking about the 3-D printer ^^

[@morMICRO]

that was an ioncredible amount of work and very expert craftmanship, thanks for sharing the video processs I really wonder is this could be made with extension and 3d printed pieces... It would be a lot of work to design the meshes tho, maybe a 3d scanner would be required to assure prerfec fusion with the original puzzle... hah just rambling sorry

[@justarandomguy1208]

How long do you spend working on cubes than playing on cubes

[@Adrift98]

Have you thought making a pentagram ball? or a bauhimia dodecahedron ball?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+Adrift98 Yes but not seriously. Maybe one day.

[@luchocr3632]

Es increíble el trabajo que lleva para hacer una modificación sos un crack, ya se por que valen tanto dinero

[@kennyball3956]

hey tony....hav to admire ur work but may i suggest that the early part of this would be easiest with a 4 inch angle grinder with some very hardcore sanding discs then work down through the grits....this would save ur poor dremmel till the later stages and would also allow u to hav 2 hands on ur work at all times and save on the tape....just my 2 pence worth do with this info as u will....good work fella ;)

[@renkotrader8889]

WOW, when you see it as the black ball, it looks like the death star from Star Wars

[@jzlago]

amazing and inspiring work

[@kingkeydoorah9292]

Has tony ever done a q and a?

[@RedstoneMiner66756]

Are you ever going to make a fisher cube out of a puzzle like this?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+RedstoneMiner66756 No, never.

[@joseph10097]

This is awesome! Thank you for this :)

[@a7sacred827]

That is a great accomplishment!

[@nick.marsh05]

18:59 : NEXT TIME! YOU'RE DOING THIS AGAIN. ALERT WE HAVE A TRUE CUBER

[@nick.marsh05]

cuber/modder

[@benjamaster7]

Yes! I was waiting for this.

[@Seebbbs]

How long did it take you to take the cube apart

[@njmpwnz]

Couldn't you use a low grit belt sander for that first bit?

[@randomviewer896]

How do you make sure you don't accidentallly cut too deep into the puzzle?

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

+randomviewer896 Only remove parts that stick out. Follow that rule and you can't go wrong.

[@norikawa]

I'm sure those corner bits were so much nicer without having to hand cut the stickers :D

[@brandonloper1039]

love the commentary :)