ScienceSeeds MAGIC PENNY BOX User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
TO BUILD YOUR VERY OWN
BACKGROUND
The magic penny box is designed and
manufactured by scienceSeeds. Build
it for yourself and then give it to your
friends to see if they can solve it.
The kit does not include a penny or oth-
er coins. The size of the coin is dictated
by the opening on panel C.
We developed the kit as a way to intro-
duce magnets and their properties to
children in our program. We hope you
enjoy this kit as much as we do.
PREP
• Lay out your pieces so you can easily
identify them.
• Use markers, pencils or acrylic paint to
decorate the various parts to personal-
ize your box. We recommend coloring
the pieces before assembling the box.
We do not recommend Sharpies as the color
bleeds.
• Your box has been laser cut on ply-
wood which is not always uniform in
width. Consequently some pieces may
t more tightly or loosely than others.
• You can use wood glue to secure
the parts. Use small amounts when
applying the glue. Masking tape will
help secure the pieces while the glue
dries.
• Use sandpaper to sand down parts if
the t is tight. You can also use a hammer
to gently tap pieces into place.
PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
MAGIC PENNY BOX
A B CD
E F H
I
J *
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
Side Panel
Side Panel
Front Panel with large opening
Bottom Panel
insert with keyhole
Back Panel with keyhole
Back Panel with magnet
Braces (x2)
Magnet holder with magnet
Keys (x2) - spare included
Kit also includes
a sand paper strip
G
H
I
J
*
NOTE:
Your kit may or may not have the detailed engrav-
ings. The build instructions are the same. Identify
the components and follow the directions.
Your pieces have small grooves which help hold the
box together. If the parts are a bit tight and you use a
hammer or other tool, make sure to tap gently.

Present your puzzle box with the provided key.
Can you get the penny out of the box? If you are
stuck you can nd the answers on our website or
on the solution page enclosed with your kit.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU DID IT!
Additional kits are available at
www.scienceseeds.com/shop
A B
C
D
F
E
G
H
I
When assembling your kit make sure to position
the parts as illustrated in the instructions below.
The decorated panels should face outward. The t
may be tight - this is done to insure that the parts
don’t fall out. You can use a hammer to gently tap
Slide the penny (or
other coin) into the
box.
Turn the box so the open
face is in front of you.
Make sure the magnet
on piece I is facing
upwards.
Magnet
Never use glue on
side G.
The magnet on com-
ponent G must face
the inside of the box.
The outer walls of the
penny box should be
smooth.
Magnet
A
B
Verify the keyhole is
positioned as shown
and that F is posi-
tioned in the same
direction .