The Joy of Putting Together a 3D Carousel Puzzle

I just finished building a 3d carousel puzzle, and my fingers are a little sore, but my bookshelf has never looked better. There is something incredibly satisfying about taking a few flat sheets of laser-cut plywood and turning them into a moving, breathing piece of mechanical art. If you've never tried one of these before, you might think it's just a fancy model kit, but it's actually more like a workout for your brain and a lesson in patience all rolled into one. ...

February 17, 2026 · 6 min · Halpin Tamara