{"product_id":"4-x-2-wood-block","title":"4\" X 2\" Wood Block","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #147444;\"\u003eUnfinished Square Milestone Block – 4\" x 2\" x 2\" Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" x 2\" x 2\" unfinished maple milestone block pairs with 2\" hardwood cubes like the SQ2000 or SQ2005 to complete a milestone set. Its rectangular form matches the height of the paired cubes for a uniform stacked appearance, and the raw maple surface is ready for paint, stain, or sealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn typical builds, two cubes display numeric digits — such as \"1\" and \"2\" — while this block carries the unit label, reading \"Months,\" \"Days,\" or a chosen milestone name. Makers combine additional blocks to pair a label with its unit, such as \"Thanksgiving\" alongside \"Days,\" for baby age photo props, birthday countdowns, and holiday countdown sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSanded smooth surface arrives ready for paint, stain, or direct lettering without extra prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2\" width matches the paired SQ2000 and SQ2005 cubes, keeping stacked digits and labels level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnfinished maple takes stain or sealer evenly, letting the block match the tone of a customized set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultiple flat faces support separate labels per block — one side for \"Months,\" another for \"Days\" or \"Weeks\" — so a single piece covers more than one use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs directly with two 2\" hardwood cubes to complete a full milestone number display without sourcing mismatched stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRectangular block form sits flush under the stacked cubes, keeping the finished display steady for photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Unfinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: Natural wood tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4\" x 2\" x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTolerance: ±0.01\" (±0.25 mm) per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurface Prep: Sanded smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack Sizes: 10-pack, 100-pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible Components: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftparts.com\/products\/2-hardwood-premium-cube\"\u003eSQ2000 (2\" Hardwood Premium Cube)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftparts.com\/products\/2-hardwood-craft-cube\"\u003eSQ2005 (2\" Hardwood Craft Cube)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePair this maple block with two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftparts.com\/products\/2-hardwood-premium-cube\"\u003eSQ2000\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftparts.com\/products\/2-hardwood-craft-cube\"\u003eSQ2005\u003c\/a\u003e cubes to build an age-tracking milestone set for baby photos, using the cubes for the month or week number and this block lettered with \"Months\" or \"Weeks.\" The same setup works as a countdown display for an upcoming birthday, vacation, or holiday, with the cubes tracking the days or weeks remaining. Add a second block lettered with a holiday name — \"Thanksgiving\" on one face and \"Christmas\" or \"Halloween\" on others — alongside a matching unit block, so one set of blocks covers multiple countdown occasions through the year. Laser engraving is the most common method makers use to add this lettering, since the unfinished maple surface engraves cleanly and holds crisp, permanent detail. Because the block ships unfinished, it can also be painted or stained to match a nursery color scheme or themed photo backdrop, whether that's done before or after engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDoes this block match the size of the SQ2000 and SQ2005 cubes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eYes — it's 2\" wide, matching the width of both the SQ2000 Hardwood Premium Cube and the SQ2005 Hardwood Craft Cube, so the pieces line up when stacked.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHow consistent are the dimensions across a pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eEach block is held to a tolerance of ±0.01\" (±0.25 mm) per side, so pieces from the same pack stack evenly without noticeable gaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDoes the block need sanding before I paint or stain it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eNo. It arrives with a sanded smooth surface and unfinished maple, ready for paint, stain, or sealer without extra prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eIs the block solid maple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eYes, it's made from solid maple with no secondary materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this block used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eIt's the label piece in a milestone-block display. Paired with two 2\" hardwood cubes, the cubes show a two-digit number (like \"12\") and this block spells out the unit, such as \"Months\" or \"Days.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the same block for more than one word?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eYes. Each block has multiple flat faces, so you can letter different words on separate sides — for example \"Months\" on one face and \"Weeks\" on another — and reuse the same block across projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the set use two cubes instead of one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eThe two cubes together display a two-digit number, such as a baby's age in months or the days remaining in a countdown, while this block carries the accompanying label.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4\" x 2\" x 2\" maple block gives milestone-block builds a matched, unfinished base that pairs cleanly with the SQ2000 and SQ2005 cubes. Its sanded surface and multi-face design mean one block can carry more than one label across different countdown or age-tracking sets. Sold in 10-packs or 100-packs, it fits both single custom builds and larger production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftparts","offers":[{"title":"Craftparts \/ Pack 1","offer_id":48332190515436,"sku":"SQB40000001000","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Craftparts \/ Pack 10","offer_id":47888534339820,"sku":"SQB40000010000","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Craftparts \/ Pack 100","offer_id":48049408344300,"sku":"SQB40000100000","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1456\/8172\/files\/SQB400_-_unfinished-maple-milestone-block-4x2x2.jpg?v=1788876129","url":"https:\/\/www.craftparts.com\/products\/4-x-2-wood-block","provider":"Craftparts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}