Michael Linton's Bayeux Tapestry: 1066 - A Medieval Mosaic and Puzzles

Wooden Crossbar Puzzle

Although it is called Cross Bar, the one thing you cannot do is cross the bars. Despite its amazing simplicity, the answer to this puzzle is surprisingly ellusive.

One person that solved it in a relatively short time of 20 minutes said the secret was to place the long bars first. Another person that solved it in the same time said the secret was to place the short bars first. A person that solved it in two hours said the secret was to keep at it.

For those who revel in challenges, purchase two sets and mix the pieces together.