Metal puzzle solution

Franklin's Key Puzzle solution

Identification, hints and preserved instructions for the Franklin's Key Puzzle metal puzzle.

Also known as: Great Minds Franklin's Key, Franklin Keys puzzle.

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Hint 1

Do not pull the pieces straight apart; look for an orientation that changes which section can pass through the other.

Hint 2

Rotate one piece while keeping the other almost stationary, watching for the widest opening.

Video summary

The official Professor Puzzle video demonstrates the complete separation and reassembly sequence.

The video remains the authoritative visual sequence for this archived page.

Complete Franklin's Key Puzzle solution

Professor Puzzle published an official solution video for this two-piece Great Minds metal puzzle.

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Franklin's Key Puzzle puzzle

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Source and verification

Archive source
Professor Puzzle official product record and official solution video — Official product record
Information checked
13 June 2026
Verification status
Official manufacturer record and official solution video
Page status
Added during archive research
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