Nesting Stacking Toy

I had the idea for this nesting toy last summer when I was recording the sound of the big band saw by cutting scraps of wood. In thinking through the shapes for this toy, I realized one problem was going to be thin pieces of wood running perpendicular to the grain making the piece very fragile. I solved this by sandwiching three pieces of wood together: a piece of purple heart between two pieces of walnut with an alternating grain pattern like plywood. I made a finger jointed wood box to hold the three sections of the toy.

[@jamesveccie]

That's awesome filmmaking and stop motion skills combined with great craftsmanship. The best part is, the kid will be able to watch this video when he's old enough to appreciate it, and it will probably be a cherished toy he passes down.

[@SteveCarmichael]

The camera work in this is fantastic as usual, especially the close-ups. I like the clear acrylic top and bottom of the box so you can still see the wood toys.

[@MikeWaldt]

Once again Frank, a truly superb video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Take care Mike

[@56Nine]

Well done Frank! Its easy to forget that some of the most usual shop items can be salvaged into something useful.

[@66tbird1]

Sure miss working in the shop. You always bring that joy back a little.

[@Voular]

The whole backgrounds story and all was really nice. Watching you work is fun. Keep the videos coming. Very much appriciated.

[@sarullowoodworks4795]

Thanks again Frank, always a pleasure to view your work

[@earldavidson9092]

Frank, I enjoy your videos so much. The subjects and the production are always so interesting. Thanks!!!

[@dennishall17]

Your ingenuity is astounding, Your video effects are awesome, and I love every upload. Great job Frank

[@Woodentoolcompany2]

Another awesome video frank! Love the way stuff moves around all by itself in your shop.

[@MRrwmac]

Another great build and video Frank! Thanks for sharing and know your nephew is gonna live opening and playing with that one Christmas morning!

[@gunterheidrich]

Really clever way to dado simply and consistently. Always best to work from actualities/positive forms when building if possible. Thanks for sharing.

[@ecrusch]

Always fun watching your videos Frank. Thanks.

[@phobos2k2]

This was worth it for that finger joint tip alone. But it was fun to watch everything as usual!

[@802Leith]

Nice idea Frank. I especially liked the demo of how the objects may be stacked. I like the idea of toys that represent a modern architectural language like an update froebel blocks. Well done. “It’s not what the boy does to the wood, but what the wood does to the boy.”

[@PeteTGIF]

Great piece of art! As a toy it will expand the kids imagination. Thank you for sharing, greetings from Good Old Germany Peter

[@chandlerdavis952]

That was really really well done. The video production could not have been better. ABSOLUTELY Wonderful. You are certainly a master of your craft. Bravo! Maestro!

[@scottwaugh146]

Fantastic video, Frank. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@BernhardHofmann]

Someone gave this a thumbs down!? Must be by accident. Great video and a lovely gift.

[@hankrawlings6505]

I have been impressed with every video you've made. Great Job! Thanks.

[@mervhoward5821]

People that give you a thumbs down piss me off. I look forward to your videos every week and delight at the sound effects. Keep it up Frank

[@infiniteblaze]

Your videos are VERY cool, and I can't wait to share them with my kids. I hope they like them as much as I have.

[@monkwerks]

A nice twist on the old building blocks.

[@Harrell423]

Frank you need your own TV show. another Norm Abrams right here! I take my hat off to you!

[@xMATHIEx]

you should have so many more subscribers, these are so easy to watch. I love the simple effects aswell

[@goodntite]

Matthias is correct Sir. Your videos are very entertaining and fun to watch. Great job!!

[@MrArchiewilson]

Another classic Frank thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@TheTinyTrailerWorkshop]

Hello Frank: The video just keep getting better and better! Thanks for taking the time! Larry

[@peggyt1243]

Very clever toy for a young child. Sorting and stacking is a learning experience.

[@pmckinlay653]

Another great video Frank. Definately want a tablesaw with dado stack capability now!

[@tsviper]

Nice production as always, both the wood and the video.

[@ТикМастер]

Frank thanks. Gorgeous video. Nice to see a specialist at work. Френк спасибо. Шикарное видео. Приятно видеть специалиста за работой.

[@carolina11b]

Again, very well done, excellent work as always.

[@ErikAnderson1]

Frank once again you made another beautifully creative video and showed a beautiful finished project. Very creative blocks and a nice little case, thanks for sharing, Happy Holidays...!!!

[@MrJwilder23]

Another great video Frank! I always look forward to these. Thanks

[@DroweHP]

Always amazing, instructive, inspiring and playful as usual. Many thanks again for an enjoyable video

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Feank you are so amazing you made one child very happy.

[@CraigRig1]

Great job! I love how you inform and entertain at the same time!

[@just.some.dud3]

Awesome as always, Frank. Thank you!

[@RickMcQuay]

These will keep the tike entertained for years to come.

[@gordanfreeman1372]

I love that you love stop-motion animation.

[@2durangoman]

Good Job Frank, thanks for sharing.

[@rxchng]

Awesome video and what a great gift idea!

[@scarmenl]

Thanks for the idea. Many bits in the shop.

[@bdbear10]

Wow, you have a lucky nephew!

[@adammcmillen977]

I love your videos! The stop motion is awesome

[@jayotvos]

Great video! I love the use of stop motion. You sir, earned a subscribe. Keep up the great work.

[@MrShermanator08]

Love your work, wish I had your workshop!

[@KirillShvalev]

Great video, the work of the great master.

[@LewisWells-1]

Great project and awesome video!

[@peaceouthomedog727]

you are very inspiring, love your work. greetings from Denmark. :)

[@balazspoka5100]

Beautifully done. Congrats!

[@jordencallc]

Amazing tnx . Love all you're videos!

[@TaylerMade]

nice idea, just proves with a little imagination you can do great things to challenge kids. just love the safety police comments. I often wonder if they have ever set foot in a workshop? don't they realise professional wood workers keep their fingers for a reason.. we know how far we can push things safely.

[@MiguelSancheztornoartesano]

Amazing job as allways, congratulations

[@RoboCNCnl]

fantastic job as always...

[@PockyStarcraft]

Thanks for saving me from having to make a box joint jig with a single piece of wood.

[@OrionFyre]

"Stacking Toy"!?!? more like Beautiful art piece to place on your mantle

[@mikescully3096]

Well done! Nice work!

[@phisci0921]

That was awesome, I love your videos.

[@turnerscorner9516]

Hi Frank, good video, happy holidays Derek

[@floatsomboy]

Hi Frank have you ever thought about using a vacumbag press for this sort of glue up? They are awesome and will apply an even pressure over any shape and are really useful for doing veneers and curved laminations. Years ago I made a laminated 6" high hard wood skirtingboard with an 8" diameter. Just remember any former used needs to be solid or the bag needs to be able to suck up underneath no voids or the former could collapse. Could even work for your segmented bowl glue ups, glue and stack put in bag suck out most of the air adjust the stack and remove the rest of the air leave to dry and hey presto a blank.

[@frankmakes]

I need to look into this, thanks for the ideas.

[@jimily6676]

Love your videos Frank, but I always get shop envy at how much open flat space you have. I can't seem to turn around in mine without smacking my elbow on something!

[@arnbjarnarson]

Very nice job , thanks for sharing it :)

[@MegaCharlie]

And yet again you impress me beyond expectation JUST WONDERFUL XDDDD

[@jaretspencer5106]

Nice little project Frank. Have you thought about maybe using a vacuum bag for your laminations

[@6sygma]

Frank, what are the details on the finish that you used? I have had difficulty finding safe finishes for younger children at the big box retailers.

[@karrieannolson4457]

You should do more things like this

[@mrlacroft]

Great toy. Great idea.

[@RICKAFIX]

Very Cool Frank...What takes longer the projects or the editing??

[@frankmakes]

about the same

[@craigclemans966]

Always look forward to your video's.

[@DemersF]

One more great video. It Will be fun to make that toy for my nefew.

[@123456789robbie]

My grandmother has a toy a bit like this. It's a 3d puzzle that fits together into a mother elephant and baby elephant which both fit together, cut out in the same way as these pieces

[@ericgregorio2155]

THIS IS EFFFFFFING AWESOME!!!

[@slopech4]

lucky nephew. great stuff

[@bendaigneau233]

Love your stuff Frank. Was considering making some of these for my daughters. Did you make the finish yourself or buy it?

[@Its_just_the_process]

Amazing work.

[@FelipeDelPapa]

Love your videos!

[@jack39170]

Love your videos keep them up

[@walterrider9600]

thank you again love what you do

[@mvincent43]

Will you make more videos of these and possibly some new videos with segmented slab work?

[@HelmuthBaumeister]

Interessante a troca de disco de serra...he he he Truque de Frank!!!

[@karanadon137]

Like. As always, thumbs up.

[@ToxicFlies13]

Great video

[@adamlittleboxes4849]

outstanding work.

[@jaek7004]

Good work!

[@HewAndAwe]

When are you taking orders for 2014 Xams Frank :)

[@rydude998]

amazing work and i love seeing Mike Waldt and Matthias even commenting! my one question concerns the respirator, why?

[@BCdesign1]

Awesome love this!

[@rivera_civic]

I have a couple questions Frank. How much does it cost to sharpen a band saw blade that huge and fine? And what is that band saw cutting audio for? :-D You did exactly what I expected when you made all the pieces move n swing around each other and back together. Thanks!

[@frankmakes]

$10 and audio for the lawn chair video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmjPZJKKfcZgj80

[@MakeSomething]

Love it!

[@lemoinexavier]

Nice idea!

[@fish37]

Another great video! I am sorry to ask if you have answered this before but what was the finish you used? Is it a premix or something you custom mix yourself? Thanks again, my family and I all enjoy watching your videos!

[@frankmakes]

Bees wax linseed oil: Tried @ True Original Wood Finish

[@kirkdavies5392]

Great video as usual. Love your shop. Can you tell me about the metal clamps that you use? They are the older looking ones, that you sometimes show "walking" across a flat surface.

[@frankmakes]

Thanks, they are Kant Twist or cantilever clamps

[@racma8698]

Excellent !

[@mikestephens1419]

Thumbs up as always.

[@walterrider1612]

great idea thank you

[@lasseeskildsen7068]

Looks nice, but isnt there something about purpleheart being toxic?

[@markerbuoy]

Wow! Inspirational :-)

[@ZippysBadIdeas]

Frank, Where might I find some more information on your linseed oil/beeswax sealer?