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product_id: 81081592
title: "UGEARS Model Safe Kit 3D Wooden Puzzles for Adults - Wooden Model Kits for Adults - Mechanical Safe Puzzle Box, 3D Puzzles for Adult, DIY Wooden Model, Brain Teaser Hobby Gift Set for Christmas"
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# 4-5 hours immersive build time Functional mechanical locking safe 179 laser-cut plywood pieces UGEARS Model Safe Kit 3D Wooden Puzzles for Adults - Wooden Model Kits for Adults - Mechanical Safe Puzzle Box, 3D Puzzles for Adult, DIY Wooden Model, Brain Teaser Hobby Gift Set for Christmas

**Brand:** ugears
**Price:** R2117
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Unlock creativity and style with the ultimate DIY wooden safe puzzle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UGEARS Model Safe Kit 3D Wooden Puzzles for Adults - Wooden Model Kits for Adults - Mechanical Safe Puzzle Box, 3D Puzzles for Adult, DIY Wooden Model, Brain Teaser Hobby Gift Set for Christmas by ugears
- **How much does it cost?** R2117 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ugears enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ugears brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DIY Pride & Practicality:** Build your own secure keepsake box with a working lock and coin slot—show off your craftsmanship and keep valuables safe.
- • **Elegant Functional Design:** A stunning 3D wooden safe with decorative details doubles as a unique desk or shelf statement piece.
- • **Family Bonding Experience:** Hours of collaborative fun for teens and adults, perfect for creating lasting memories and conversation starters.
- • **Engaging Brain-Teaser Challenge:** Medium difficulty puzzle that sharpens focus and patience while unlocking a real mechanical safe.
- • **Precision Laser-Cut Craftsmanship:** 179 interlocking birch plywood pieces fit seamlessly—no glue needed for a flawless build.

## Overview

The UGEARS Model Safe Kit is a 3D mechanical puzzle crafted from 179 laser-cut birch plywood pieces, designed for adults and teens 14+. This medium-difficulty build takes around 4-5 hours and results in a fully functional wooden safe with a working lock and coin slot. No glue is required, and the kit offers a rewarding hands-on experience that combines brain-teasing challenge with elegant craftsmanship, making it a perfect gift or centerpiece for any modern workspace or home.

## Description

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Review: Quality puzzle, lots of fun to build, good locking mechanism! Would build again. :) - After completing a bunch of ROKR wooden pieces, I decided to give another brand of wooden puzzles (UGEARS) a try. I picked up the Model Safe Kit to compare its build quality, instructions, latch mechanism, and final product to the ROKR safe. Note that these aren't actually puzzles, there are step by step build guides. You're not meant to figure it out. In fact, if you can figure it out without the instructions, then wow! :O Total time of this build: 4 hours 45 minutes Difficulty: 4/10 (would've been 2/10, see notes) Overall Rating: B+ (up from C- in the first few pages, see notes) I started this build and immediately noticed the quality compared to ROKR. The wood is a lot less refined (read: more rough), and when popping pieces out you tend to end up with some splinters on the table. By the end of the build, there were lots of splinters. The frames in which the pieces were set also broke easily, which actually made getting some of the smaller pieces out a lot easier, so that was a plus, despite the small mess it made. I rated the difficulty of this a little higher than normal due to the first about eight pages of the instructions. While not actually difficult, fitting some of the really small support pieces in place inside the box was actually quite difficult to push them into place. I ended up using a thick sharpie to help press them down into each hole. Given there wasn't much leverage, and I didn't want to break the large wooden pieces, this turned out to be trickier than I expected. The first seven pages took about two hours due to carefully making sure the right pieces were in the right place and putting in all those darn support pieces. Once I got to step 8 and the build of the door and locking mechanism, things went a lot smoother. The steps were clear and the mechanism was well designed. At this point, the only annoying part was the toothpicks that served as the central shaft of some of the turning pieces. It would've been nice to see metal shafts provided for this like other brands do. The toothpicks did NOT fit the holes as provided and each one needed to be sanded a bit to be able to slide through multiple pieces. Once that was done, though, everything came together. The instructions for setting a code on this piece were just as confusing as first as the similar ROKR piece. However, for this one I picked the default 321. I ensured the door opened multiple times using this combination (very detailed written instructions are provided at this step) before moving on. Once the entire piece was assembled, I was quite happy with the result and bumped my personal rating up. Sure, some of the initial instructions and getting things to fit were annoying, and the toothpicks were a minor setback to sand, but in the end it's quite a nice fit and finish of a piece, minus a few splinters sticking off that I sanded. It even has a little slot in the top for coins and money to be dropped in, as well as "emergency opening instructions" should one find themselves locked out. Quite a nice touch! Final verdict - early in the build I didn't think I'd buy another UGEARS piece but now I think I will if I find something that interests me. It's a large "puzzle" that provides a good amount of enjoyment to assemble and a satisfying mechanism to play with to unlock and open the door. Quite pleased! Addendum - I actually lost whatever wax block they may have provided me (cleaners came, so I moved all the pieces to my office), so I used all natural saxophone cork grease. While not the same, it still allowed for fairly good lubrication. We'll see if it holds up, and if not, I'll wax the pieces that need it later on. Addendum 2 - No pics included since there are plenty in the reviews already from others. :)
Review: Fun and functional project - Fun and functional! Works great, very sturdy. I would not put valuables in it, but there is an optional slot on top to use it as a penny bank. I would think it was perfect for that. Easy to medium difficulty, you must pay close attention to some steps, but overall, went together very easily. Instructions are pretty clear, not a lot of wording, mostly pictures (similar to plastic models). Very fun to put together, took me about a week working only a couple of hours a day, so it could be put together in a day or two if you really wanted to. Never had any problems fitting pieces together, unless you try to put them in the wrong way. Pieces are cut into planks, some of the smaller pieces can be a little hard to pop out, but with a little patience you should be fine. Had a blast building it, already ordered the train. Might buy all of them!

## Features

- 100% plywood
- Imported
- FUNCTIONAL AND FUN - Teens and adults aged 14 and up will enjoy building their own 3D wooden safe. Creating the safe is challenging and may take a few hours, depending on your pace and patience. Once you’ve finished, you will have a place to store valuables safely, with the pride of constructing a unique piece.
- EXPERTLY CRAFTED - The Model Safe Kit is a 3D wooden puzzle, made from durable plywood and birch. The 179 pieces includes are laser-cut for precision, so your pieces will fit together to be engineered without an issue. No glue is required for constructing your Model Safe Kit for the parts to fit together tightly, but some sanding may be required.
- CAPTIVATING HANDCRAFTED DESIGN - The Model Safe Kit is not only functional and fun, but it's designed beautifully, too! The three dimensional wooden puzzle has decorative designs that look captivating in the finished product. Display a truly unique wooden piece on your desk, shelf or nightstand.
- BRING THE FAMILY TOGETHER - Building this Model Safe Kit can be engaging and rewarding for the family to complete together. The complexity of this kit will bring families together for hours to create something truly unique to display in their home. This model is a perfect idea for handyman or anyone who enjoys woodworking.
- EXPAND YOUR MIND - This 3-D puzzle is classified as medium level difficulty and requires meticulous attention to detail and accuracy when assembling the laser-cut plywood and birch wood pieces. Use this puzzle as a brain teaser and crack the code with a mix of slow knob twists and carefully listening to tumbler movements that will open the lock.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01DMLCG3W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #178,523 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,244 in 3-D Puzzles |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,419) |
| Department | unisex-child |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.42 pounds |
| Item model number | safe |
| Manufacturer | UGEARS |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 7.7 x 0.04 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it hard to open if you don't know the code?**
A: You need the code to open the door, however, in the instructions they included a way to open the safe without the code in case of emergency, that includes dismantling the top side of the safe.Think twice before keeping valuable items inside, since the safe is easy to be crashed open. But if you want to keep things from the reach of your friends/family; they can't access the contents without the code or else you will sure notice.

**Q: Do they sell spare parts?**
A: No. But if you broke a part during assembly, you can contact the distributor listed on the back of the package. They will usually send out a replacement part.

**Q: If you were going to paint this with a light wash, what paint would you use? Watercolor?**
A: Staining it would be a better choice. There are more  and more stain colors these days. Paint and especially anything with varnish would probably gum up the mechanisms and lead to some type of failure. I've seen different models from this company that people have stained, and they do look better (depending on the model). Hope this helps.

**Q: Age appropriate  for 10 year old?**
A: It depends on the child. This model might be a bit complicated for a 10 year old due to the locking mechanism, they might need a little assistance.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality puzzle, lots of fun to build, good locking mechanism! Would build again. :)
*by D***E on March 20, 2021*

After completing a bunch of ROKR wooden pieces, I decided to give another brand of wooden puzzles (UGEARS) a try. I picked up the Model Safe Kit to compare its build quality, instructions, latch mechanism, and final product to the ROKR safe. Note that these aren't actually puzzles, there are step by step build guides. You're not meant to figure it out. In fact, if you can figure it out without the instructions, then wow! :O Total time of this build: 4 hours 45 minutes Difficulty: 4/10 (would've been 2/10, see notes) Overall Rating: B+ (up from C- in the first few pages, see notes) I started this build and immediately noticed the quality compared to ROKR. The wood is a lot less refined (read: more rough), and when popping pieces out you tend to end up with some splinters on the table. By the end of the build, there were lots of splinters. The frames in which the pieces were set also broke easily, which actually made getting some of the smaller pieces out a lot easier, so that was a plus, despite the small mess it made. I rated the difficulty of this a little higher than normal due to the first about eight pages of the instructions. While not actually difficult, fitting some of the really small support pieces in place inside the box was actually quite difficult to push them into place. I ended up using a thick sharpie to help press them down into each hole. Given there wasn't much leverage, and I didn't want to break the large wooden pieces, this turned out to be trickier than I expected. The first seven pages took about two hours due to carefully making sure the right pieces were in the right place and putting in all those darn support pieces. Once I got to step 8 and the build of the door and locking mechanism, things went a lot smoother. The steps were clear and the mechanism was well designed. At this point, the only annoying part was the toothpicks that served as the central shaft of some of the turning pieces. It would've been nice to see metal shafts provided for this like other brands do. The toothpicks did NOT fit the holes as provided and each one needed to be sanded a bit to be able to slide through multiple pieces. Once that was done, though, everything came together. The instructions for setting a code on this piece were just as confusing as first as the similar ROKR piece. However, for this one I picked the default 321. I ensured the door opened multiple times using this combination (very detailed written instructions are provided at this step) before moving on. Once the entire piece was assembled, I was quite happy with the result and bumped my personal rating up. Sure, some of the initial instructions and getting things to fit were annoying, and the toothpicks were a minor setback to sand, but in the end it's quite a nice fit and finish of a piece, minus a few splinters sticking off that I sanded. It even has a little slot in the top for coins and money to be dropped in, as well as "emergency opening instructions" should one find themselves locked out. Quite a nice touch! Final verdict - early in the build I didn't think I'd buy another UGEARS piece but now I think I will if I find something that interests me. It's a large "puzzle" that provides a good amount of enjoyment to assemble and a satisfying mechanism to play with to unlock and open the door. Quite pleased! Addendum - I actually lost whatever wax block they may have provided me (cleaners came, so I moved all the pieces to my office), so I used all natural saxophone cork grease. While not the same, it still allowed for fairly good lubrication. We'll see if it holds up, and if not, I'll wax the pieces that need it later on. Addendum 2 - No pics included since there are plenty in the reviews already from others. :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and functional project
*by A***R on January 30, 2017*

Fun and functional! Works great, very sturdy. I would not put valuables in it, but there is an optional slot on top to use it as a penny bank. I would think it was perfect for that. Easy to medium difficulty, you must pay close attention to some steps, but overall, went together very easily. Instructions are pretty clear, not a lot of wording, mostly pictures (similar to plastic models). Very fun to put together, took me about a week working only a couple of hours a day, so it could be put together in a day or two if you really wanted to. Never had any problems fitting pieces together, unless you try to put them in the wrong way. Pieces are cut into planks, some of the smaller pieces can be a little hard to pop out, but with a little patience you should be fine. Had a blast building it, already ordered the train. Might buy all of them!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! Took me about 4 hours to assemble ...
*by R***Y on February 13, 2017*

Love it! Took me about 4 hours to assemble it and it's my first puzzle. (Science major college student) It's reasonably challenging and you can see it's well-designed. It has a lot of decorative designs to make it look pretty. The pieces fit absolutely perfectly. I was misguided by some review saying some pieces don't fit well, so I forced two pieces in, and they turned out very loose and kept dropping out. You need to be patient and find the correct angle. Be very careful with the two axis, each is formed by 2 bobby pin shaped pieces. When you assemble the two pieces together, they tend to break, but most likely functional. The more annoying part is forcing the disks on the the axis, which tends to chip the end of axis. I wish they were made of metal, not wood. Please note that the instructions doesn't give you the option of choosing whatever code you like, you only a few options. But you should be able to figure it out by playing with it. (assemble it once so you know what's involved) It can be difficult to disassemble the thing and start over, but certainly not impossible, as long you don't do it more than ~3 times. A note for the ladies and the first-timers, you don't need sand paper. A nail filers is actually quite easy to handle and I think it would outperform sand paper. Nobody says you can't use scented candles or wax cubes for waxing. It is helpful to have a craft knife, but if you are careful, box cutters or even steak knives(you need to be extra careful) are just fine.

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