How to Build a Penrose "Impossible" Triangle
Cut three boards., Attach boards., Drill holes and add bolts/screws., Add weights to the back side of the bottom piece to allow the triangle to stand upright., Take a photo or make a video., Paint the triangle.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut three boards.
Each 8” long x 2” wide x ½” thick.
Note that the size can be scaled up or down. -
Step 2: Attach boards.
Use wood glue and clamps to apply pressure. , Note that these bolts are just used to give the illusion that the wood is connected. , Other options include adding a center axle under the bottom to allow it to spin or placing holes in the bottom side and providing a matching plate with dowel pins.
The second option would allow you to reposition the triangle in the exact same spot (relative to camera or person) which would be nice for video. , A Canon DSLR camera was used for the photo and video.
It took a few minutes on a tripod to line up the angles. , This step is optional. -
Step 3: Drill holes and add bolts/screws.
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Step 4: Add weights to the back side of the bottom piece to allow the triangle to stand upright.
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Step 5: Take a photo or make a video.
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Step 6: Paint the triangle.
Detailed Guide
Each 8” long x 2” wide x ½” thick.
Note that the size can be scaled up or down.
Use wood glue and clamps to apply pressure. , Note that these bolts are just used to give the illusion that the wood is connected. , Other options include adding a center axle under the bottom to allow it to spin or placing holes in the bottom side and providing a matching plate with dowel pins.
The second option would allow you to reposition the triangle in the exact same spot (relative to camera or person) which would be nice for video. , A Canon DSLR camera was used for the photo and video.
It took a few minutes on a tripod to line up the angles. , This step is optional.
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