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Stacking game with wobbly blocks

Preview of the CNC template “Stacking game with wobbly blocks”

Sixteen blocks of thick wood in all shapes, beams, triangles, arches, discs and a star, plus a base plate. Take turns stacking; whoever's block topples the tower loses.

Size
286 × 176 mm, 18 mm thick
Material
Hardwood (beech, oak)
Difficulty
Beginner
Milling time
approx. 21 min
Bits
End mill Ø 6 mm
Customise
Size, text and details adjustable with sliders

Free with an account · carve with Chrome or Edge · no installation

Build instructions

Materials and accessories

QtyPart
1Wood paints or acrylic paints

Also: sandpaper (grit 120 and 240), a utility knife or fine saw and, for joints, a rubber mallet.

Carving and finishing

  1. Clamp the workpiece flat on the spoilboard or secure it with double-sided tape, and set the origin as shown in the carving assistant.
  2. Cut out all blocks and the base plate with the 6 mm end mill (32 mm cutting length).
  3. Free the parts at the holding tabs with a utility knife or fine saw and sand the tab remains flush.
  4. Ease all edges slightly, but leave the standing faces flat.

Assembly and final touches

  1. Paint the blocks in bright colours. Players take turns using one hand: each puts a block on the tower on the base plate; whoever makes it collapse has lost.
  2. Finally oil, wax or varnish; for toys use oils or varnishes that are saliva-resistant according to EN 71-3.

How to carve this template

  1. OpenOpen the template in the app and adjust size and text if you like.
  2. CheckLook at it in 3D, check run time and warnings.
  3. Set upThe carve wizard guides you through material, clamping, bit and zero point.
  4. CarvePress start; the app drives your Grbl router directly over USB.