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Jumbo Jenga®
Kids are born with an intrinsic curiosity to explore the outdoors, so when they’re young, they can run, jump, build, and climb until the sun sets. Use your handcraftsmanship to reintroduce this love of outdoor adventure by creating giant Jenga® blocks! The word “jenga” literally means “build” in Swahili (as the game originated in Africa), and the great outdoors is the perfect place for you and your family to test your building skills—and your nerves!
Materials
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- 54 feet of 2’ × 4’s (use ones that are relatively straight)
- Saw (chop saw, skill saw, or hand saw)
- Sanding block and 100- or 120-grit sandpaper
- Damp cloth
- Rags
- Stain of your choosing
- Finishing paste
- With a measuring tape and pencil, mark your 2’ x 4’s in 10½-inch segments.
- Cut the pieces of wood, and sand. Once they’re all sanded, wipe down with a damp cloth.
- Using a rag, stain your Jenga pieces with a stain of your choice.
- Once the stain has dried, apply finishing paste.
- To play, follow the traditional rules of Jenga®.
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Posted in How-To, Issue 83 Vol 1 on Mar 08, 2017