Hinged Lid Clutch Boxes
  • PRODUCTION INFO
  • Made By:
    Lee Krasnow
  • Starting:
    2003
  • Ending:
    2003
  • BATCH INFO
  • Edition Size:
    1
  • Size (cm):
    6.72
  • Batch Notes:
    I had originally intended for the lid pattern on #2 and #3 to be the opposite direction spiral but my production technique at the time resulted in chips during the cutting process which necessitated me to flip them all upside down in order for it to look nice.
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Instance NameSerial #NotesConstruction
Clutch Box #11design prototype, hinged lidkoa, hard maple, narrah, tamarindo, copper, hidden hinge, socket head flat head screw, compression spring and ball bearing
Clutch Box #22I am not sure if I ever did end up marking it so I am just guessing if this one was #2 or #3koa, narrah, cocobolo, copper, hidden hinge, socket head flat head screw, compression spring, ball bearing and hard maple
Clutch Box #33I am not sure if I ever did end up marking it so I am just guessing if this one was #2 or #3koa, hard maple, Gaboon ebony, copper, hidden hinge, socket head flat head screw, compression spring and ball bearing
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Clutch Box #1
  • INSTANCE INFO
  • Serial Num:
    1
  • Markings:
    LK.9 No.1 Lee 3.03
  • Notes:
    design prototype, hinged lid
This box was the design prototype. It is unique in that it is the only Clutch Box which does not allow the puzzler to re-engage the rocker locks once the core has been extended.
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Clutch Box #2
  • INSTANCE INFO
  • Serial Num:
    2
  • Markings:
    I left this one free of markings in order to anonymize it for IPPDC
  • Notes:
    I am not sure if I ever did end up marking it so I am just guessing if this one was #2 or #3
This one was in the IPPDC in 2003 and won the prestigious Puzzler's Award.
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Clutch Box #3
  • INSTANCE INFO
  • Serial Num:
    3
  • Markings:
    I left this one free of markings in order to anonymize it for IPPDC
  • Notes:
    I am not sure if I ever did end up marking it so I am just guessing if this one was #2 or #3
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