Making a Dodecahedron on a Manual Lathe

In this video, Mike machines a dodecahedron using just a lathe - no milling machine required!

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[chronovaengineering]

For those who wish to reproduce this, I skipped over a few key details you will need to know. Firstly, you must decide on the size of the dodecahedron. Let's define this as the distance across flats (L). The length of your starting cylinder needs to be L. The diameter needs to be 1.236*L. When shaping, make sure you don't go all the way (leave some to face off later). When bringing the tool in to touch the cylinder edge prior to any facing off, set the dial to zero. Face-off 0.277*L to form the final face size. This maths is accurate to plus/minus 0.01 mm (for a typical die size). Good luck!

[aleksjenner]

Can't believe we didn't get to see it roll

[artisanmakes]

Didn't realize the lathe was a custom build. I'd love a video on the background of it and how it came to be. Great stuff

[hedronrockworks]

Beautiful. I loved how you solved the problem of making this. I bet it was fun to think through. Numbers looked great and I really like the rustic feel it give. I cannot imagine taking something so perfect and applying my “hand”work to it.

[prosanis]

This is not just a piece of brass it’s a gemstone. Thank you yet again for sharing this beautiful video with us 👍👍🙏🇳🇱

[SqueakyNeb]

I was going to say that this feels a little cheeky with regards to "on a lathe", but I think all the same workholding problems would apply equally to any other machine process. Very clever.

[jsmxwll]

that die is great. the precise and sharp dodecahedron contrasts well with the hand engraved numerals for an awesome effect. well done!

[fsj]

That's super cool, I hope whoever winds up with it appreciates it. Thanks for sharing.

[googleuser]

This is strange, you posted this and ten mins later another channel I watch posted a dice making video also.

Beautiful workmanship as always and thanks for sharing.

[Steviegtr]

What a brilliant result. There is something about shiny brass too.
Steve.

[brucewilliams]

Love the idea. It really shows what can be done with some ingenuity!

[russellmitchell]

The lathe is a simple machine... attatches a cnc rotary indexer.

[FredStam]

I love to watch Clickspring videos and I love to watch
his European opponent Chronova Engeneering.
What a nice video. My compliments for this. Great skills

[joseguzman]

Absolutely beautifull ❤❤❤You my Friend seem to be a master of machining, because of people like You I Fell in Love with the trade, please keep up the trade an try to teach some Younger people

[num]

Beautifully done. The only thing I would have changed is to oxidize the engraved numbers, to provide just a bit of contrast via patina (rather than wax). Not sure it would be much different in the end, but in my mind it keeps the rustic, almost steampunk, theme.
That's merely taste though--your method and workmanship is outstanding!

[odiesclips]

Captivating processes!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[halflife]

Incredible work!! Extremely well done. 🎉💪

[aserta]

I've knew you can make one on a lathe, never actually seen it done. Neat!

[dougidoug]

That is pretty amazing. Very impressive work and a great explanation to how you made it

[robbiestevens]

Lovely project definitely saving this one.