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stave puzzles take that to a higher level . p.s. sugar land tx make any traditional puzzle uniquely yours by requesting custom silhouette pieces to be crafted into your puzzle . it takes a certain type of person to put a maddeningly difficult puzzle together and ... it takes a particularly diabolical type of person to create one . view the cbs video here they are the best puzzles we do them over and over again . it s a wonderful family thing . barbara bush people weekly august 24 1998 update your preferences contact us 802.295.5200 info stave.commail p.o. box 329norwich vermont 05055 social icons online catalog traditional puzzles teasers trick puzzles limited editions new designs in stock puzzles nuts & bolts log in or register privacy policies our physical address is at 163 olcott drive white river junction vt 05001 2016 stave puzzles . all materials posted on this site are copyright and trademark of stave puzzles inc or their respective owner . any reproduction retransmissions or republication of all or any part of trademarks and logos of stave puzzles inc. images or wording found on this site is expressly prohibited unless stave puzzles inc. has explicitly granted its prior written consent . all other rights reserved .