Excellent! Excellent! I'm a dad of a toddler and a 6 month baby girl, thanks for sharing this awesome DIY! When you were playing with your kiddo, I was imaging doing the same with my two girls. Thanks again!
You are a good dad Joe. Truth be told - when your little miss reaches her late teens, she probably won't want her rocker board any longer, but by the time she has children, it will be a favorite childhood toy in her memory and in even in reality if she still has it. It will always be linked to her love of her dad in her mind. Good stuff..
+Lee Drew Thanks Lee! I'm just trying to enjoy every minute while she still thinks Daddy is pretty cool. I know it won't always be that way, but thats okay because I went through it too. My parents were always pretty smart until I got into my teens and then they were pretty dumb until I reached my 20's and then they started getting smart again... LOL! Thanks for the wonderful words Lee! Joe
+homesteadonomics Joe I would be remiss if I didn't add this. When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. My father was an amazing man. The older I got, the smarter he got. - Mark Twain As a father and a son I have to humbly agree.
From a professional woodworker (26+ years joiner) you display a great deal of skill and passion for all of your projects. The jig, method ( use of ratchet straps) and finish are beautifully done. A big thumbs up👍🏻
+mark perren Thanks Mark! It was a fun project and I enjoyed the excuse to try my hand at laminating wood... a little messy but totally worth it in the end:) Thanks for the kinds words Mark! Joe
Super idea! Looks like Daddy and daughter both had lots of fun! Bet Mommy enjoyed watching her "kids" play. :) Great idea and workmanship, as always. I love it!!
I know this video has been out for a long time and I'm just accidentally running into it now. I found it while looking up kids toys to make for/with the kids in the hospice I work in. after hospital bills most parents don't have the money for the fun things a child needs so I use woodworking as one of the ways I'm teaching as well as giving them toys and games to play with. I added you as one of my sub's so i can come back and watch all your other videos when I have the time (in other words I'll get to it eventually) I don't get much time to do woodworking, but... When it comes to stuff I make for and with the kids I Make Time! I think with a kid of your own you know what I mean. BTW: your little girl Rocks!
Hey Joe, she is a card, the best gift is her enjoying your handy work, kids love the simplest things, mine do and I know I did when I was a child... That Lauan Plywood is very useful made a few things with it, the first thing I ever made with it was a spinner for playing Dominoes with a Dremel... You gave me an idee with you making the lamination and the flex it has it looks like it would make a decent Longbow or Recurve, I might have to play with that idea in the future... Lord Bless buddy!
+CG Louisiana Oh man! I may have to steal your idea (if that'd be okay, I'll give you credit:)! A longbow sounds awesome! and this ply is only like $9.50 for a 4x8 sheet.. so even if it didn't work out, it wouldn't be much money lost! Anyways, let me know if you decide to give it a try. I'd love to see what you come up with! God Bless you too :) Joe
homesteadonomics Sure buddy, after all I wouldn't have had it if I hadn't seen you make the laminate for the balance board, I would love to see you make one... It has really good flex you may want to use another type of glue though, like a two part epoxy... This guy has some good ideas, poorfolkbows.com/glue.htm When I am able, I will make one and will post the video for you to see... God Bless Chris.
+Henry Pu Yi I know! She is sooo much fun right now… a bit of work too, but just so dang cute! Of course I might be just a bit biased…;) PS…heart breaker today… I remember when we were a defensive program and now it seems we have little to no defense without Scooby Wright in there. But the end was pretty exciting nonetheless:) Joe
Aunt B and I got a kick (and a chuckle) out of the testing. What a cutie... We especially got a kick out of her rushing over to hold your hand and steady you... And your project was almost as interesting as the testing.. :)
+Kyle Patrick (fenderhead23) Thanks Kyle! She's enjoyed it a lot... and even uses it as a slide for her princess dolls to slide down...lol! ...and yes, I agree! Nothing better than seeing my little angel have fun! Joe
Joe, those projects are so fun to build especially when its for your own kids. I have built so many things for my kids over the years. Cherish these days. My oldest is in collage and second graduates from high school this year. by the way I see a swing seat in the future out of that curvy balance board. Jim
+yoopersurvival haha.. you're very close… as my wife and I just got a swing set off of craigslist this past week and I put it up yesterday. One of the old traditional galvanized ones with monkey bars and a slide. A little bit worn down but still in pretty good shape for it's age. I agree about the time flying by… she is 2.5 years old and it seem like we just got home from the hospital only months ago. She is so darn fun and sweet at this age that it's really gonna be a blow when she gets into her early teens and doesn't think daddy is so great anymore…. or so I'm told! Joe
Haven't seen one of these in a while. First came this country in 1986, some one house kids were playing with curvy balance. Didnt understand what it was for. Look just like what you build. Now I know.
+Kyle Patrick (fenderhead23) awww, that's my dream is that I'll have a little shop helper too! My daughter is just about 3 and does have interest in my projects. My goal is to make her a capable and self reliant girl! Joe
Exactly! I'm sure she'll be quite the helper and you'll find ways to make shop time fun for her. I'm thinking of doing some videos with her kind of like Tim sway with his son....good stuff
This be incredibly healthy for older children and adults who deals with daily stress, 15 minutes before sleep can make a great difference, if you have ADHD, you can use this in the morning to get grounded. This is one of my favorite current “toy” trends.
Joe, this build gave me a good idea for a surfboard rack I'm making. I was going to use hardwood but I think ill switch that for some ply wood (much easier on the wallet) ! I'll let you know how it turns out.
+Daniel Courtney Thanks Daniel! I think she'll probably come up with more uses that i can think of for it..lol... she was using it as a slide for her dolls the other day..lol! Joe
+Canadian Sasquatch haha.. yes, I've already got an idea for a "daddy version' of this with wheels ;) .... if I can figure out some of the technical features out first;)
+The College Woodworker Thanks Zach! If it can hold my 230lbs, it's doing well..lol! It's amazing what a little lamination can do. btw... sorry your hunt didn't pan out... but the AR looked fun! If you ever find your way out to AZ I'd be happy to take you out shooting! Joe
+Steven Rose Thanks Steven! You got that right... my wife loves PB and got the entertainment center, the coffee table and a side table. for some reason she didn't want me to build them out of pallets;) LOL
+Ant Stott (Plywood Garage) Thanks AS! I'm actually planning another video with the scrap ply from this one that he might like as well... think 'homestead skateboard'....lol... not sure if I'm going to do it for sure but it's on my 'want to do list' for now:) Joe
Hello, in scanning comments, I didn't see anyone who actually has made this great curvy board. However, in doing so, and using the same Home Depot plywood and the dimensions you provided, the plywood breaks when only bending it about three inches! I have also tried a piece 48 inches long, the same result. Any thoughts? Thanks.
+Blackberry Hideout Thanks Jess! I love how her little imagination works. "so then mommy and I went to a birthday party, and there was a lady... and then she... LOL!"
Good job :) I have my plywood 2.5mx2.5x 3mm waiting in garage. I made already one but it is not OK. I am just searching for an idea of making some form for it and I think this is it (your form). Thanks!
I want to make somethong similar to fit my patio glass roind table as a rear wind breaker and shelf as laptop stand. Can't find exact diameter for mold though smaller will likely use a keg or oil drum as "it will suffice".
+Into The Dirtshop Thanks ITD! That's funny because I'm actually thinking of making an off road skateboard for a future video... gotta figure out how to make the 'trucks' but I'm thinking it's gonna be fun (maybe not for my ankles though;) Joe
Amazing job! May I ask the length of 32" means the length of the straight board or the chord length, if chord length, then the board length will be longer than 32". I think it is the length of the board when it is straight. Thank you!
wow so awesome for your little daughter, from a woodworking student in Norway! i Wonder if i would make it bigger and with more boards i could make it for grownups? xP
Just FYI this project is a couple small steps away from a high quality microphone shield! Just need a thin layer of super heavy foam topped with egg carton foam. Maybe glue the plywood via acoustic glue to make it even better
Hello. Good job. What are the dimensions of the main structure you use for the mold process? What are the dimensions of the balance board? I will be happy if you give me information...
Question - exactly what tools did you use to make this? I don’t have a garage but seriously would prefer making my own so need something that I can compact to easily put away.
Excellent! Excellent! I'm a dad of a toddler and a 6 month baby girl, thanks for sharing this awesome DIY! When you were playing with your kiddo, I was imaging doing the same with my two girls. Thanks again!
You are a good dad Joe. Truth be told - when your little miss reaches her late teens, she probably won't want her rocker board any longer, but by the time she has children, it will be a favorite childhood toy in her memory and in even in reality if she still has it. It will always be linked to her love of her dad in her mind. Good stuff..
+Lee Drew Thanks Lee! I'm just trying to enjoy every minute while she still thinks Daddy is pretty cool. I know it won't always be that way, but thats okay because I went through it too. My parents were always pretty smart until I got into my teens and then they were pretty dumb until I reached my 20's and then they started getting smart again... LOL!
Thanks for the wonderful words Lee!
Joe
+homesteadonomics Joe I would be remiss if I didn't add this.
When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. My father was an amazing man. The older I got, the smarter he got. - Mark Twain
As a father and a son I have to humbly agree.
So true! I remember those days:)
From a professional woodworker (26+ years joiner) you display a great deal of skill and passion for all of your projects. The jig, method ( use of ratchet straps) and finish are beautifully done. A big thumbs up👍🏻
+mark perren Thanks Mark! It was a fun project and I enjoyed the excuse to try my hand at laminating wood... a little messy but totally worth it in the end:) Thanks for the kinds words Mark!
Joe
Super idea! Looks like Daddy and daughter both had lots of fun! Bet Mommy enjoyed watching her "kids" play. :) Great idea and workmanship, as always. I love it!!
+MM X3 thanks MM X3! She seems to be getting better balance by the day! Hopefully this will make it more fun!
I know this video has been out for a long time and I'm just accidentally running into it now. I found it while looking up kids toys to make for/with the kids in the hospice I work in. after hospital bills most parents don't have the money for the fun things a child needs so I use woodworking as one of the ways I'm teaching as well as giving them toys and games to play with. I added you as one of my sub's so i can come back and watch all your other videos when I have the time (in other words I'll get to it eventually) I don't get much time to do woodworking, but... When it comes to stuff I make for and with the kids I Make Time! I think with a kid of your own you know what I mean.
BTW: your little girl Rocks!
You rock !!! That is awesome you did that for your daughter. I really miss those days with my kids. great job
+Woodsconsin Woodworking Thanks WW!
Daddy's little girl! So cute. Adorable video of dad and daughter.
+Pj Parker Thanks so much PJ! She is my little angel for sure:)
Joe
Hey Joe, she is a card, the best gift is her enjoying your handy work, kids love the simplest things, mine do and I know I did when I was a child... That Lauan Plywood is very useful made a few things with it, the first thing I ever made with it was a spinner for playing Dominoes with a Dremel... You gave me an idee with you making the lamination and the flex it has it looks like it would make a decent Longbow or Recurve, I might have to play with that idea in the future... Lord Bless buddy!
+CG Louisiana Oh man! I may have to steal your idea (if that'd be okay, I'll give you credit:)! A longbow sounds awesome! and this ply is only like $9.50 for a 4x8 sheet.. so even if it didn't work out, it wouldn't be much money lost!
Anyways, let me know if you decide to give it a try. I'd love to see what you come up with!
God Bless you too :)
Joe
homesteadonomics Sure buddy, after all I wouldn't have had it if I hadn't seen you make the laminate for the balance board, I would love to see you make one... It has really good flex you may want to use another type of glue though, like a two part epoxy... This guy has some good ideas, poorfolkbows.com/glue.htm
When I am able, I will make one and will post the video for you to see... God Bless Chris.
Great video, fun project, you are a great Dad!
Good job dad! Your daughter is very lucky!
This video helped me to visually see how to bend plywood for a bow front fish tank door, thank you!
Thanks for all your videos
From Tahiti 😊😊
Hurt toe. I love it. If only you could freeze time at that age!! Another great project!!
Bear Down!!
+Henry Pu Yi I know! She is sooo much fun right now… a bit of work too, but just so dang cute! Of course I might be just a bit biased…;)
PS…heart breaker today… I remember when we were a defensive program and now it seems we have little to no defense without Scooby Wright in there. But the end was pretty exciting nonetheless:)
Joe
Aunt B and I got a kick (and a chuckle) out of the testing. What a cutie... We especially got a kick out of her rushing over to hold your hand and steady you... And your project was almost as interesting as the testing.. :)
+Randy Rought thanks Randy! Yes, she wanted to make sure I didn't lose my balance...lol!
Great job, Joe! Looks like your daughter was having a lot of fun...nothing better than that!
+Kyle Patrick (fenderhead23) Thanks Kyle! She's enjoyed it a lot... and even uses it as a slide for her princess dolls to slide down...lol! ...and yes, I agree! Nothing better than seeing my little angel have fun!
Joe
Joe, those projects are so fun to build especially when its for your own kids. I have built so many things for my kids over the years. Cherish these days. My oldest is in collage and second graduates from high school this year. by the way I see a swing seat in the future out of that curvy balance board. Jim
+yoopersurvival haha.. you're very close… as my wife and I just got a swing set off of craigslist this past week and I put it up yesterday. One of the old traditional galvanized ones with monkey bars and a slide. A little bit worn down but still in pretty good shape for it's age.
I agree about the time flying by… she is 2.5 years old and it seem like we just got home from the hospital only months ago. She is so darn fun and sweet at this age that it's really gonna be a blow when she gets into her early teens and doesn't think daddy is so great anymore…. or so I'm told!
Joe
Haven't seen one of these in a while. First came this country in 1986, some one house kids were playing with curvy balance. Didnt understand what it was for. Look just like what you build. Now I know.
+yack f zay Oh cool! I never heard of it before my wife showed me. But I imagine the principle has been in use for a long time:)
Joe
Really great idea and solution. OSHA would never approve it, because Johnny might get hurt.
I really like how nice it looks in the living room there, almost like furniture. Great project!
+Michael Lawing Thanks Michael! I've actually used it for a pillow when playing with my daughter...lol!
Joe
I am going to attempt making this for my kids. They are four legged with tails. It will be a floating wall shelf. Thanks for the video.
Nice work as usual. That stripe in the middle "souped" it up. Keep making those memories of daddy. Like money in the bank as it were. Be safe.
+radicaljoe Thanks RJ! I'm hoping she will have a lot more of daddy's creations as she grows up:)
Thanks for the nice words too Joe!
Joe
Love the finish on the board. Makes it easy to push around on the carpet.
yeah, my daughter is four and she loves working with me in the shop...so fun. take care, brother!
+Kyle Patrick (fenderhead23) awww, that's my dream is that I'll have a little shop helper too! My daughter is just about 3 and does have interest in my projects. My goal is to make her a capable and self reliant girl!
Joe
Exactly! I'm sure she'll be quite the helper and you'll find ways to make shop time fun for her. I'm thinking of doing some videos with her kind of like Tim sway with his son....good stuff
congratulations and thanks for idea about this curve shape.
Joe every now and then stop, take a deep breath, drink in the sight of that little person in your life and know you are truly blessed my friend.
+Bruce B Thanks Bruce! I am so very blessed for sure!
Joe
Looks good! I'm sure your daughter will use if for lots of fun things
+July With Fitz Thanks Fitz! I hope so:)
amazing work👏👌 and definitely amazing dad 🥰
Very cool !! I have four grand kids to make it!! Great idea !!! Best fro Ari and thanks!!
+Ari Cunha Thanks Ari! I'm sure the grandkids will love it:)
Joe
This be incredibly healthy for older children and adults who deals with daily stress, 15 minutes before sleep can make a great difference, if you have ADHD, you can use this in the morning to get grounded. This is one of my favorite current “toy” trends.
muy bueno ! buen video, super bien explicado, y un resultado ejemplar ! Bravo ! gracias
Joe, this build gave me a good idea for a surfboard rack I'm making. I was going to use hardwood but I think ill switch that for some ply wood (much easier on the wallet) ! I'll let you know how it turns out.
EXCELLENT craftsmanship!
Great video, one of your best! A great example of PARENTING!
Great project! I love the multi-use of it. It's only limited by a kids (big or small) imagination.
+Daniel Courtney Thanks Daniel! I think she'll probably come up with more uses that i can think of for it..lol... she was using it as a slide for her dolls the other day..lol!
Joe
Nice looking project. I think you may want to look into how to build a small skateboard park as your cutie has the look of a skater.
+DW Marschall Thanks DW M! You are actually on to a future project that I'm planning... the 'skate' thing is very close;)
Joe
Looks like a fun way to try out lamination, and the project turned out great!
+Ben Brandt thanks Ben!
Joe
Great video as alway Joe! Even us big kids could have fun with those! Cheers!
+Canadian Sasquatch haha.. yes, I've already got an idea for a "daddy version' of this with wheels ;) .... if I can figure out some of the technical features out first;)
You have some of the best ideas. THANKS
Such a wonderful toy idea
+AWpets Thanks so much AWP!
Joe
Your welcome!!
Nice video, so upbeat :) Finished product looks awesome.
+Rikhartpt Awesome! Glad you liked it Rikhartpt! Thanks so much:)
joe
Carol from Australia. Hi. Love your videos. They are very interesting. Your little girl is cute. : )
Great video Joe! That curvy board looks really strong!
+The College Woodworker Thanks Zach! If it can hold my 230lbs, it's doing well..lol! It's amazing what a little lamination can do. btw... sorry your hunt didn't pan out... but the AR looked fun! If you ever find your way out to AZ I'd be happy to take you out shooting!
Joe
A great project, thanks for sharing it.
I bet that won you lots of brownie points 👍
Great project. Looks like she loves it. I bet the glue was a mess.
+Ted Alexander Thanks Ted! Yes, it was a bit of a mess for sure.... next time I'm gonna put some paper down first... but it was worth it in the end:)
Your daughter is adorable. :)
Very cool Joe! Your daughter is adorable, a daddy's girl for sure. lol, by the way we have that same entertainment center from potterybarn...
+Steven Rose Thanks Steven! You got that right... my wife loves PB and got the entertainment center, the coffee table and a side table. for some reason she didn't want me to build them out of pallets;) LOL
Awesome Project
Just discovered you today, awesome video and cool project. This would be great for my son to practice his balance for surfing.
+Ant Stott (Plywood Garage) Thanks AS! I'm actually planning another video with the scrap ply from this one that he might like as well... think 'homestead skateboard'....lol... not sure if I'm going to do it for sure but it's on my 'want to do list' for now:)
Joe
That was nice!she really enjoyed it 😊..new subscriber here from phils.
Your daughter is very cute😊
is there a way to like it twice? this is so nice and thought me what I needed to know which is curving plywood. Thanks Joe.
awww...how lucky your daughter having a dad like you :D
The mold you made can be a great balance toy as well!
The curvy board it’s also known as balance board 💕
Hello from México, good job
Thanks for sharing! I was just looking at the Wobbel brand boards and they cost $150. Hopefully I can make it myself now for cheaper!
Great little project, always good when you see the rewards through your kids eyes - well done mate, your Aussie subscriber.
+Bear Legion Thanks BL! Great to hear from Australia!
I always said that if I could have one accent in the world... it'd be Australian :)
Joe
Nice. Thank you. I wanted to get one for my daughter and then I saw the price. I'm going to make one!
Hello, in scanning comments, I didn't see anyone who actually has made this great curvy board. However, in doing so, and using the same Home Depot plywood and the dimensions you provided, the plywood breaks when only bending it about three inches! I have also tried a piece 48 inches long, the same result. Any thoughts? Thanks.
hahaha I love how this kid is reminiscing about her youth.
your a good dady :) nice proyect
Looks like she likes it! Cool project. What a glue mess! ha ha
+Bruce A. Ulrich Yes! Glue was a mess for sure... should've put down some paper..lol! But it was worth it!
Great video, Joe! Simple things let kids use their imaginations, and she has a great one. BTW- nice straps! Don't forget to upload it to FB. :)
+Blackberry Hideout Thanks Jess! I love how her little imagination works. "so then mommy and I went to a birthday party, and there was a lady... and then she... LOL!"
Super fun project!
+Shop built Thanks SB! it has been a hit with my daughter and her cousins!
Joe
Good job :) I have my plywood 2.5mx2.5x 3mm waiting in garage. I made already one but it is not OK. I am just searching for an idea of making some form for it and I think this is it (your form). Thanks!
Came out really great! I need to try some bent lamination techniques. Well done!
+Dutchhorse Thanks DH! It's pretty fun... once the glue is all cleaned up;)
Joe
Dads add the best sound effects!
I want to make somethong similar to fit my patio glass roind table as a rear wind breaker and shelf as laptop stand. Can't find exact diameter for mold though smaller will likely use a keg or oil drum as "it will suffice".
Cool project! I want to try that lamination bending technique some day! Cool finishing too!
+Scrap wood City Thanks SWC! I'm envisioning you doing something with lamination soon too!
Really fun project, nicely done!
+Humus Woodwork Thanks HW!
Joe
Very cool looks great God bless buddy
+cokeman250 Thanks CM!
Amazing!
Great dad. Nice work. :-)
+Osiris Martinez Thanks Osiris!
Joe that came out awesome, such a cool idea! Never heard of this before your video.
+Darbin Orvar Thanks Linn! The beeswax polish gave a great final look and a good feel too! This is becoming a favorite finish:)
Joe
That is so cool! Great job daddy!
+weetreebonsai Thanks WTB!
Joe
So awesome! Way to go!
a good father , Joe. I'm up to you . never break the line
+okan savcı Thank you Okan:) She is my little princess for sure! Thanks for watching:)
Joe
Great dad!
+adventurecraig Thanks Craig!
Joe
Such a cool guy !
Awesome how to video!
great video man, really cool little build. I am thinking about making one to get my ankles back in shape (they are pretty beat up from skateboarding)
+Into The Dirtshop Thanks ITD! That's funny because I'm actually thinking of making an off road skateboard for a future video... gotta figure out how to make the 'trucks' but I'm thinking it's gonna be fun (maybe not for my ankles though;)
Joe
that will be cool man, for the trucks you could modify an existing set of longboard trucks by offsetting the height
Amazing job! May I ask the length of 32" means the length of the straight board or the chord length, if chord length, then the board length will be longer than 32". I think it is the length of the board when it is straight. Thank you!
This is really well done
What a great dad! :)
+Barbra C Thanks Barbara! As long as she likes it, I'm happy!
Joe
wow so awesome for your little daughter, from a woodworking student in Norway! i Wonder if i would make it bigger and with more boards i could make it for grownups? xP
awesome! thanks for sharing.
+Steven Grissom Thanks Steven!
Great project!
I wonder what is the diameter of the board? or of the frame to curve the board?
Thank you for show us this very amazing proyect!
I have one question:
what kind of glue you used?
nice work!
Hello,
what radius did you use?
Thanks
Brilliant! Well done!
lovely one
Very cool! What's the weight limit of the board when balancing on it?
Very Cool, Imma gonna make it now
+Will Merritt Cool! Thanks for watching will!
Joe
you are the daddest of dads
:) thanks so much !!!
Just FYI this project is a couple small steps away from a high quality microphone shield! Just need a thin layer of super heavy foam topped with egg carton foam. Maybe glue the plywood via acoustic glue to make it even better
We never had such high tech devices in Bastrop!!!
+Danny Fox haha... I'm sure the papermill could've made these by the millions!
Hello.
Good job.
What are the dimensions of the main structure you use for the mold process?
What are the dimensions of the balance board?
I will be happy if you give me information...
Hi
i'm going to build this for my daughter
What is the radius of the curved support ?
would 20 inches be good ?
Very neat,
Question - exactly what tools did you use to make this? I don’t have a garage but seriously would prefer making my own so need something that I can compact to easily put away.