Block Set

Wow, did those come out nice! Where did you get the plans for that set?
It is an absolute beauty…great work.

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! SteveW

I wanted to make a set of blocks for my kids too. Between the cost of all the wood, since it was all 8/4 i believe and the amount of time to cut and round over all edges I said forget it. My wife bought some foam ones that the kids never played with.

You have far more patience than I do.

-- Mike, New York, http://sites.google.com/site/bigdaddyoprojects ~Everyone has the strength, few possess the will~

What a nice gift. Your grandkids will enjoy hours of fun with these.

ya you will never get all those blocks to fit in that box again :P

-- Ben L

thats not wood working …. thats factory mass production work ….iiyyaak
looking good though :-)... you shuold have let your daughter sand them
that wuold have learned her to think twice before she put something on the honey to do list …. LOL

thank´s for sharing :-)
and congrat´s on to being granddad

take care
Dennis

I’m impressed. I have turned a bunch of different cutoffs into a set of blocks for my son. Just sanded a little, didn’t round over anything, just used a block plane to take off the sharp edges. Your set involved a heck of a lot more work.

-- A bad craftsmen blames his cheap #$%ing tools

Nice job on the blocks, but the storage box takes the show IMHO.

-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.

Nice !

Time spent in the shop for the grandchild – PRICELESS

Steve.

I don’t remember my blocks coming in a nice box like that when I was little.
Really nice looking blocks. I think these may turn into family heirloom.

-- Chuck

Very nice, i think this is going to be a family heirloom.

-- http://thewoodworkersattic.blogspot.com/

Wow! Very nice! I remember these toys when I was little boy!

-- Grant Laird Jr - Garland, Texas

That’s some serious grampa love right there.

I’m sure the grandkids will love it, and then when they’re fast asleep, mom and dad will too. You’re never too old for building blocks.

wow… the numbers are astonishing. 4 months on one project for one grandchild… I can relate!

just out of curiosity, how long did it take you to come up with those numbers? lol

you have a lot of patience! I do like Dennis’ idea on handing the daughter the sandpaper!

roger

-- >> my shop teacher used to say "do the best at everything you make for your mom because you're going to see it for the rest of your life!" <<

Those are some impressive numbers. You did a wonderful job. I am sure they will be enjoyed for years to come

-- Norman