Wooden Illusion
Intro: Wooden Illusion
I found a picture of this online but couldn't find the instructions on how it was built. With some trial and error, I recreated the illusion.
Watching the video is the easiest way to see how it works. I've included a drawing which is linked in the video description.
STEP 1: Tools/Materials
Tools:
- Saw
- Tape measure
- Wood clamps
Materials:
- Wood 2 x 4 by 4 feet long
- Wood glue
STEP 2: Cut Straight Sections
Cut wood as shown in the pictures. These are all straight cuts so any saw will work.
STEP 3: Cut Decoy Block
Cut decoy block per the figure. I varied the height of the table saw blade to remove the internal wood.
STEP 4: Glue Together
Attach boards together with wood glue – use a clamp to apply pressure. Depending on your camera angle, you might not want to attach the decoy block at this point. Let it sit on the cross member and view the assembly from different angles.
STEP 5: Final Assembly
It should look like this.
STEP 6: Photo/Video:
I used a Canon DSLR camera for the photo and video. It took a few minutes on a tripod to line up the angles. Using suggestions from viewers of my previous videos, I moved the camera back about 15 feet.
STEP 7: Other Examples
If you like this, check out my other "impossible" projects.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Penrose-triangle-modified/
https://www.instructables.com/id/Impossible-Staircase/
10 Comments
seamster 7 years ago
This is so good! I love the way this turned out. Very effective :)
mtairymd 7 years ago
Thanks. It was fun figuring out the illusion.
Primo Blass 8 years ago
SO CREATIVE!!!
jingle4 10 years ago
TrollFaceTheMan 10 years ago
XD You made my day...
waterrocketexpert 10 years ago
Cool but the reason I am note voting for this is because it ain't a prank!
chocolatechip 10 years ago
cool instructable!
mtairymd 10 years ago
k2iran 10 years ago
nice,but,how does it count as a prank or sth like that in april's fool contest? o.O
rimar2000 10 years ago
Very interesting!