Dice Popper
By Gus Dassios ■ Illustrations by Julie West
You will need
Plastic capsule 2" diameter
Die
Compression spring 3/8" diameter, 2"-long, .035" wire diameter
Wood ¼"-thick and ¾"-thick
Flathead wood screws #8×¾" (4)
Finishing nails 1¾"-long, small (4)
Electric drill and drill bits
Hole saw
Saw, hammer, and screwdriver
This is my version of a classic way to “roll” the die for a board game. The key to making this special die agitator is the clear plastic capsule. I found the right size, 2" diameter and 1 7/8" tall, in a vending machine—it’s the kind that holds inexpensive toys or trinkets.
1. Cut the wood.
Parts A, C, and E are cut ...
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