![]() For arches, use long blocks: draw a 1-inch-radius semicircle on the edge of the block, clamp the block firmly, and cut out the marked arch.īesides the 44 plain blocks, you should now have 14 special shapes, for a total of 58 blocks. After cutting all desired blocks from the 1 x 2, cut them in half as required then cut special shapes and pieces of dowel for columns.įor a 58-piece block set, cut 1 x 2 and dowel pieces as detailed below.Ĭut 1 1/2-inch and 3 1/2-inch pieces of 1-inch mood dowel to make columns. Clamp the piece of wood in a vise and cut each block with a saber saw or use a miter box and a backsaw to keep the ends even. To make the blocks, measure and mark the desired length on a piece of wood use a carpenters' square to make sure the ends are square. The dimensions below are for 1 x 2 stock modify your cutting as desired for larger or thicker blocks. Or, for square alphabet-type blocks, cut 1 1/2-inch-long pieces of clear 2 x 2 pine stock. If you want larger blocks, cut them from 1 x 3 clear pine stock, for an actual width of 2 1/2 inches. Use pieces of 1-inch wood dowel to cut short and long columns. The actual size of 1 x 2 is 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, so the finished blocks will be 3/4 inch thick, and either 3/4 inch or 1 1/2 inches wide. To make blocks for a small child, use 1 x 2 clear pine stock. ![]() Time: About 3 to 4 hours if desired, additional time for painting If desired, nontoxic, child-safe gloss paint.If desired, 1 x 3 or 2 x 2 clear pine stock, and/or 3/8-inch wood dowel. ![]()
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