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Martin's Menace Small | Stewart Coffin #217 Wood Puzzle

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Regular price$15.75

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All standard orders normally ship within 1 business day.

Custom orders normally ship within 2 business days.

Description

Martin's Menace Small is a handcrafted 4-piece wooden brain teaser, Stewart Coffin Design #217. Originally called "Four Fit" until Martin Gardner, the Father of Recreational Math, spent a week trying to solve it and renamed it. He called it "the finest dissection puzzle of all time."

The 1/4 inch thick pieces are precision laser-cut and set unsolved into a floorboard base. Made in USA by Creative Crafthouse with Stewart Coffin's permission.

  • Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.8 inches.
  • 4 pieces. Ships unsolved.
  • Solution available on request (not included in package).
  • Engrave up to 45 characters on the base.
  • See the fancier larger Martin's Menace Large or browse the Stewart Coffin puzzles collection.

Handcrafted by Creative Crafthouse in Hudson, Florida.

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Product Specifications

Dimensions
5.8 × 3.8 × 0.5
Materials
Wood
Difficulty Level
Impossible
Age Range
Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count
4
What's Included
Puzzle board (1), Puzzle pieces (4), Wood cover (1), Instructions and solution sheet (1)
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, White Elephant, Stocking Stuffer
Personalization Available
Yes
Puzzle Type
Assembly, Dissection
Category
Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability
In Stock

Personalize It!

Did you know we can add a custom laser engraving to every puzzle and game? Well, we can. Add a personal touch to your gift with a name or message.

Personalized laser engraving

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin's Menace Small?

A handcrafted 4-piece wooden brain teaser, Stewart Coffin Design #217. Originally called "Four Fit" until Martin Gardner spent a week trying to solve it and renamed it. He called it "the finest dissection puzzle of all time."

Who is Stewart Coffin?

Stewart Coffin is one of the most respected names in mechanical puzzle design. Creative Crafthouse produces faithful reproductions of his work with his permission.

Who is Martin Gardner?

Martin Gardner (1914-2010) was a mathematician and writer widely considered the Father of Recreational Math.

How difficult is the puzzle?

Extremely difficult despite only 4 pieces. The pieces are 1/4 inch thick and precision laser-cut into a floorboard base.

What are the dimensions?

5.8 x 3.8 inches.

Is a solution included?

No. This is our only puzzle where the solution is not provided in the package. It is available on request at or after purchase.

Can I personalize Martin's Menace Small?

Yes. We laser engrave up to 45 characters on the base.

Was this made with Stewart Coffin's permission?

Yes. Creative Crafthouse makes this reproduction of Coffin Design #217 with his permission. Handcrafted in Hudson, Florida.

Do you carry a larger version?

Yes. Martin's Menace Large is fancier with base and cover at https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/products/martins-menace-impossible-wooden-puzzle-large

How fast do orders ship?

Standard orders typically ship within 1 business day. Personalized orders usually ship within 2 business days.