Hexagonal Porcupine

Hexagonal Porcupine by Bill Cutler

Photo courtesy of Bill Cutler

Name

Hexagonal Porcupine

Designer

Bill Cutler

Manufacturer

Bill Cutler

Dimensions

9.0"

Year

1970

Cost

$500

Where

Bill Cutler

Availability

Occasionally Available

Type

Burr

# of Pieces

48

Material

Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Red Oak

Objective

Disassemble and reassemble the 48 pieces into the shape shown

"The Hexagonal Porcupine is to Hectix/Hexsticks as the 18-Piece Burr (e.g. Lovely) is to the 6-Piece Burr. There are 12 rods in each of the 4 directions as compared to Hectix's 3 rods. Sample pieces are shown in the second picture. The inner rods have unusual notches. It takes several moves to get out the first piece. If one of the center pieces in the puzzle were notched around all pieces it hits, it would not be split in two, but would have a very delicate helical structure." -Bill Cutler

• Hexagonal Porcupine Designs

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    Hexagonal Porcupine in Walnut, Cherry, Maple & Red Oak
    

    Photo courtesy of Bill Cutler
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    Hexagonal Porcupine (Pieces) in Walnut, Cherry, Maple & Red Oak
    

    Photo courtesy of Bill Cutler
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    Hexagonal Porcupine in Single Wood Type
    

    Photo courtesy of Bill Cutler