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DaveE replied to the thread B Six Pencil Puzzle.It would be nice to have a more rigorous solution. Maybe some linear algebra since there are so many constraints? -
The original puzzle was for round cigarettes. I changed it to pencils but I realize some pencils are hexagons. One edge could be higher...
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DaveE replied to the thread B Six Pencil Puzzle.Somehow I knew I would end up with this. Now I'm 99.9% sure it works. Plus (bonus!) I used up some of the very many old broom...
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DaveE replied to the thread B Six Pencil Puzzle.Of course. But it means you're really close to a solution. Maybe pretend that your mathematical pencil has a diameter of pencil plus...
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DaveE replied to the thread B Six Pencil Puzzle.Yes, my first guess. But then I thought: And then: Now I'm pretty confused. My intuition says it will work as a non-planar...
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I think you're right. The slope prevents certain pencils from being touched.
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No, I did not. Sorry for the spoiler bar. By the way, there is another solution which can also be found by using Google. In my...
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DaveE reacted to Lnewqban's post in the thread Wood/Glass/Metal DIY lifting concrete blocks with a lever and a grabber with
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