A big aluminum di paper weight?

[bobs409]

When I get an idea in my head, I usually have to run with it so one day I felt like making a di. (maybe one day I'll make another just so I can day dice!)

Anyway, it doesn't actually do anything, just sits there looking pretty. I'll call it a paper weight. Will end up in a display case I'm working on.

It's made from 2 X 2 aluminum and weighs 12.2 oz

Since I'm new to machining, it gave me a chance to use my new DRO's on the mill. Can't get much simpler but was fun anyway.



Tools used to make this:
1) Band saw
2) Milling machine
3) 1/4 inch round nose router bit (to make the "pips")
4) 1/2 inch straight cutter
5) Belt sander

Trivia:
1) The dots on dice are called "Pips".
2) Each side and it's opposite add up to 7. Ex. 1 & 6, 2 & 5 and 3 & 4.

[PJs]

Each side and it's opposite add up to 7. Ex. 1 & 6, 2 & 5 and 3 & 4.

I believe that is so the die is balanced and will land randomly, provided the pips are identical and the die is cubical with matching edge/corner radii.

Nice Build Bobs409! Always wanted to try that too...no mill yet though! Thanks for posting it. ~PJ