Comment by bentcorner

> I think trying to reproduce some of the diagrams with physical blocks would be difficult unless multiple blocks are placed at the same time.

Might be easier to build the entire stack on its side and lift the entire stack using a large flat board. I'm too dumb to figure out if the weight loading from the top blocks during the rotation/lift would balance the forces pulling the ends out. At worse some pressure on the top would be needed.