2X4 Jenga set | Tools In Action

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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 3, 2016 1:11 PM CT

Kids be wanting me to build them a jenga set but I surprised them with the 2X4 set. I still need to finish sanding them but the kids did want to play with 1st. Will post more pictures later today. Definitely need a table sander to help sanding all 56 pieces. Still not sure I should stain or paint them yet. Has anyone of crew done this set before?? Any recommendations on building a storage box for it. Thanks crew!!!

tonylandinMember since Dec 2015Apr 3, 2016 1:27 PM CT

Nice work mondo. I would suggest xl tough case to store them in lol maybe a few milk crates. bet kids will love them though keep up the great work maybe I’ll be motivated to do something soon.

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StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Apr 3, 2016 2:28 PM CT

Nice man. ????

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Apr 3, 2016 3:22 PM CT

Great work mondo, should make a truth or dare version too!

Jimbo

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WigWagWorkshopMember since May 2015Apr 3, 2016 7:25 PM CT

Awesome Mondo! Have fun sanding Bro! LOL…. I am still in the process of sanding the 300+ plus toy blocks for the Grandson, and then its off to dye them, then clear coat…

-Steven

KnarlyCarlMember since Jan 2016Apr 3, 2016 10:42 PM CT

Paint them red, put Milwaukee logos on each one lol then get the Milwaukee 26″ toolboxes as storage!!

And yes have fun sanding! I want to see them stacked up ready to play too

Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 3, 2016 10:48 PM CT

That is a cool idea. What length did you go with? This would be a fun game for the kids or adults to play on my patio during parties.

tugnut1Member since Jan 2016Apr 4, 2016 3:05 PM CT

At the Milwaukee media event last year, the had a Jenga set like this. I love the idea of painting them red and putting the Milwaukee logo on it. If they are reading this page, they should make it happen.

By the way, Kaylee McCabe and myself walked away undefeated in cornhole.

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Apr 4, 2016 7:37 PM CT

Very cool Mondo I bet the kiddos are excited to play with them.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 4, 2016 8:48 PM CT

The reinforcements have arrived.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 4, 2016 8:49 PM CT

Dano123 wrote:

22 hours ago, Dano123 said:

That is a cool idea. What length did you go with? This would be a fun game for the kids or adults to play on my patio during parties.

10.5

KnarlyCarlMember since Jan 2016Apr 4, 2016 9:23 PM CT

Mondo1310 wrote:

34 minutes ago, Mondo1310 said:

The reinforcements have arrived.

I’ve got the jitters just thinking about opening those boxes and putting them to use, I promise it’s not coffee either lol

Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 4, 2016 10:05 PM CT

Mondo1310 wrote:
10.5

Is there a reason for this length? 9 per 2x4x8

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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 4, 2016 10:17 PM CT

Dano123 wrote:

12 minutes ago, Dano123 said:

Is there a reason for this length? 9 per 2x4x8

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If you do a different size they won’t line up correctly when you lay them cross ways

Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 4, 2016 10:18 PM CT

I thought about that after I post it.

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Apr 4, 2016 10:28 PM CT

Oooooo nice new toys!!?????

tonylandinMember since Dec 2015Apr 4, 2016 10:34 PM CT

Unboxing video coming soon? Or pics

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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 4, 2016 10:41 PM CT

Pictures tomorrow

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Apr 5, 2016 10:12 PM CT

I’ve made a few sets. After routing all the dang edges, I came up with the idea to put them in a small concrete mixer with a bag of fine play sand for an hour or two. Smooth as glass.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 6, 2016 9:54 AM CT

Good idea.

FazzmanMember since Apr 2014Apr 6, 2016 12:50 PM CT

Thats an awesome idea Mondo,my kids enjoy Jenga.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Apr 6, 2016 2:22 PM CT

I remember a buddy of mine made a set, it was pretty crude and was stored in the trunk of his car.

Looking forward to to seeing the final product

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 6, 2016 3:05 PM CT

Poisonfangs85 wrote:

42 minutes ago, Poisonfangs85 said:

I remember a buddy of mine made a set, it was pretty crude and was stored in the trunk of his car.

Looking forward to to seeing the final product

I wonder if can borrow his car to store mine too lol.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 6, 2016 6:18 PM CT

Going to sand them this weekend.

tonylandinMember since Dec 2015Apr 6, 2016 7:34 PM CT

But I wanna play jenga now lol that is going to be a lot of sanding my friend have fun

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KnarlyCarlMember since Jan 2016Apr 6, 2016 7:48 PM CT

That’s pretty cool, its like you just cut out some boards from 2x4s, nothing mind blowing, but to have the patience to sand all those blocks, good grief man, hats off to ya! Thanks for the updates Mondo!

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Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 7, 2016 6:27 PM CT

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Soon to be 3 sets of jenga… Thanks Mondo!

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Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 7, 2016 6:48 PM CT

I made the mistake of telling my wife…

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KnarlyCarlMember since Jan 2016Apr 7, 2016 7:39 PM CT

Does she not like you spending money on things like this or you should be doing other things before starting this project or, she just think you’re going crazy?

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JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Apr 7, 2016 7:55 PM CT

Is all of the above an answer?

Jimbo

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krutonMember since Jun 2015Apr 7, 2016 7:58 PM CT

That’s usually my case Jimbo!

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Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 7, 2016 8:12 PM CT

Nope, she has me making sets to sell now…

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Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 7, 2016 8:15 PM CT

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Well I sanded the boards for one set and cut half so far. I know I will need to sand the edges after they are made too. I used 150 grit on my Dewalt orbital sander and I think I will be buying a ryobi, skil, or harbor freight bench top sander this weekend. If there isn’t one at the auction tomorrow that is.

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Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 7, 2016 8:19 PM CT

I used the premium 2x4x8s so they are way nicer then the studs Lowes sells. $3.53 ea vs $2.17 but they are worth it I think.

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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 12:59 PM CT

Gonna do a 2X3 set after I get this one all done.

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Apr 8, 2016 1:14 PM CT

Im going to make a small set at some point in time smaller than 2×3 just haven’t decided

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 1:44 PM CT

JimboS1ice wrote:

29 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:

Im going to make a small set at some point in time smaller than 2×3 just haven’t decided

You going to actual Jenga size?

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Apr 8, 2016 1:46 PM CT

Mondo1310 wrote:
You going to actual Jenga size?

Maybe slightly larger

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 2:13 PM CT

JimboS1ice wrote:

26 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:

Maybe slightly larger

?? For the wedding?

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Apr 8, 2016 3:26 PM CT

Mondo1310 wrote:

1 hour ago, Mondo1310 said:

?? For the wedding?

I got enough to do for the wedding lol.

RutterMember since Apr 2016Apr 8, 2016 3:51 PM CT

I make this a lot for my parents friends and make a lot of money. i bought a ryobi belt sander to would over the edges.

I have made about 8 sets

Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 8, 2016 3:54 PM CT

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First one done. Here is how I sanded the edges.

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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 4:38 PM CT

Dano123 wrote:

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First one done. Here is how I sanded the edges.

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Genius!!!

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 4:39 PM CT

Rutter wrote:

46 minutes ago, Rutter said:

I make this a lot for my parents friends and make a lot of money. i bought a ryobi belt sander to would over the edges.

I have made about 8 sets

Welcome to the forum. Did you do the 2X4 or 2X3?

Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 8, 2016 4:43 PM CT

It worked well. I did the top and bottom edge then flipped them around.

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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 4:47 PM CT

What grit did you end up using after all?

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Apr 8, 2016 5:15 PM CT

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Apr 8, 2016 5:26 PM CT

Looking good!

Jimbo

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Dano123Member since Feb 2016Apr 8, 2016 8:06 PM CT

I used 150. I sanded the boards before I cut them and then went back and hit the faces and edges.

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Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Apr 8, 2016 11:54 PM CT

So much fun! I’m down for a game right now!