How to make a Dice Tower

[@AlexBPOG]

realising that this is the first video of my fav youtubers

[@Artofepicfaces]

FR (their are my fav KZbinrs too!)

[@Yourcutelol-p7c]

Fr

[@FuriousFast4Life]

This is where it started

[@AxcelleratorT]

Thumbs up for that trick of using a soda straw to scrape up the glue squeeze out! I'll be using that!

[@WickedMakers]

Nice! Thanks for watching. 🤘🏼😃

[@Jdrian_Gooding2015]

Damn, they really upgraded their garage since then, shout out to the wicked makers!

[@WickedMakers]

hey thanks for going way back :D

[@XOXO_crucifix]

Lol

[@TheRemyD]

Should have added a dice box drawer in the bottom under the battlements. This would be a fun way to incorporate the underside of the ramp

[@WickedMakers]

That’s an excellent idea! Good call. 😀

[@taheelur1]

Do that on the one you build

[@WickedMakers]

Do the dice get stuck on the inside of the door on the ramp? No! 😁 There’s a short dowel on the inside of each side of the door to push the dice to the center.🤘🏼💀 We took a picture of it for reference: imgur.com/ynNE0OD

[@4lifejeph]

She put 3 or 4 dice in at the beginning and only 2 came out.

[@FoenixRight]

@@4lifejeph Watch it again more closely. 4 dice go in and 4 dice come out. You can barely see two of them because of the angle, but if you watch in slow motion you can definitely seem.

[@4lifejeph]

I watched it slow motion. I do see three dice come out but not the forth.

[@timma000]

@@4lifejeph definitely four. It's hard to see the brown one that comes out immediately after the dark blue one but its there (hint use , and . to watch frame by frame)

[@Lvperlin]

Can you take a picture of this dowel for reference?

[@larryblevins8078]

I made mine out of foam core and sculpted stone bricks for a Gothic castle look. No pegs used 3 ramp shelves

[@Miniac]

Wood working, metal music, and board game related...couldn't more perfectly fit the niche that I'm interested in!

[@WickedMakers]

🤘🏼💀 Glad you found us!

[@ilikecheeseandbeef7203]

How about now!? Bad-Ass robots!!

[@wrendellajoens3984]

I have three nieces less than 6 years old, and playing anything involving dice ends up being a search for errant dice. This is a great idea to corral the dice and keep the game going. Thanks!

[@WickedMakers]

Nice!!

[@Tan-moon-vr]

How the legend started

[@WickedMakers]

🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@noxsamus397]

nice build, see one problem, won't the dice get stuck behind/next to the door opening? from time 2 time ? for the rest part of the build, "fantastic"

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! There are two little dowels on each side of the door that “push” the dice out if they end up on the side. That way nothing ever gets stuck on the sides of the door.

[@noxsamus397]

oh did not see that :p well yea no problems then ^^ nice work, wished i had a workshop full of tools, have plenty of idea's but not the room nor money for the tools ... anyways not your problems ;)

[@CBent282]

I was thinking that too while watching this

[@JuegosBlegoner]

@@superkidsenglishschool2268 min10:55 u can see the dowels

[@BainesMkII]

@@WickedMakers It looks like dice could still get caught on the door dowels if they don't hit with enough force. If you do have that problem and ever decide to remake the tower, then you could put full angled side "ramps" on the ramp, to funnel dice towards the opening.

[@rockallnight]

This is one of the best woodworking videos I've ever seen. Great if you have a big shop, but also great if you don't. I learned a ton! I loved the ink transfer technique and the sanding on a towel idea. Thanks for all the great content.

[@WickedMakers]

Glad to hear it!

[@jimbobjones9330]

What the frick?!?! Your first video was a dice tower woodworking video?!?! I did _not_ see this coming! Dang. Nerds after my own heart. Both the role-playing nerds to horror nerds.

[@Lukos0036]

Instead of dowels you could put a couple steep ramps at the top and in the middle angling in opposite directions and cover them in velvet or some other rough material. The velvet will grip the dice a little and cause them to roll, randomizing them without having to drill holes in the side of your pretty tower and dampen the noise so it isn't making a loud rattle whenever you use your tower.

[@WickedMakers]

Yeah, good idea for sure! It’s definitely noisy... Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼😃

[@Graytail]

I designed and 3d printed my own dice tower once, but I made the area at the bottom too short, so if you use heavier dice in it they have a tendancy to bounce back inside the tower. Revised version has a larger area at the bottom, and a little step up into the tower.

[@danroscigno187]

Thanks for bringing up burnishing with shavings, I always do that when turning, but never thought of it on flat surfaces. I will definitely try that on my next project

[@WickedMakers]

Yep! I love the look of a burnished surface. Gives it a really great sheen, as I’m sure you know from turning.

[@EmulatorGamer64Yt]

And a legend was born

[@WickedMakers]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼😄😄😄

[@EmulatorGamer64Yt]

@@WickedMakers lol hi i just found you out and i really liked your videos

[@WickedMakers]

That’s awesome. Thanks for going way back and checking this out 😄

[@EmulatorGamer64Yt]

@@WickedMakers ur welcome :D

[@steventooV1]

I've watched this video of y'all building this awesome tower about 40 times, and today I came to watch it just so I could hear the music again :D

[@WickedMakers]

🤘🏼😄 Awesome!

[@steventooV1]

@@WickedMakers Has the tracklist been posted somewhere? I've looked at the comments but haven't been successful :(

[@alexriskbreaker7209]

Was about to say how much I enjoyed the background music, when I found out not everybody seems to like it. ...Well, surprise-surprise. Anyway thanks a lot for sharing your magnificent crafting with all us. I find it a bit hard to follow due to the lack of a workshop and the skill. But it's very cool to learn from the masters

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks, Alex! You’re right that not everybody loves the music but, hey, it’s our style. 😁 Glad you’re enjoying the content. We’re far from masters but we do love sharing what we do.

[@alexriskbreaker7209]

Thanks for answering my comment. A Merry Christmas and a very happy, very joyful MMXIX !!!

[@BrianBarth]

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon your channel, but this D&D player / aspiring DIYer really enjoyed this build. I look forward to watching your future vids.

[@WickedMakers]

Glad you did! Thanks for watching. 🤘🏼😃

[@septendecim7390]

This video just randomly popped up in my recommend feed. Im assuming due to my recent obsession with table top games as of late. Needless to say, really happy it did. Sub!

[@WickedMakers]

Really glad you found us! Thanks for the sub. 🤘🏼😄

[@scmh1288]

Very cool. I was honestly a bit surprised that the tavern sign didn't get a coat of some sort seal for the sweet gloss, but that's just personal preference. This looked like a fun build, too! Thanks for sharing!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. 😃

[@remaali874]

No way this is their first video 😮

[@Yabuturtle]

I don't know why some don't like dice towers. I think they are pretty useful. Nobody has to worry about dice rolling off the table and it's a lot more random and fair when you use the tower.

[@WickedMakers]

Agreed!

[@jeffreykinsella4416]

Holy cow how great of an idea is the straw trick! Just made my projects so much less frustrating.

[@AgrestAdrienGabriel]

i looove ur channel this is the first vid :] also ya got a new sub😉

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks 🤘🏼😄

[@MikeBCNU]

yall are such geeks...Dice Tower.... Love it !

[@WickedMakers]

Haha thanks!! 🤘🏼😄

[@petek9777]

O_O Just learned how to make dowel's... literally paused the vid at 9:12 and went down to the garage and made some. Dude, Thank You, lol

[@WickedMakers]

😄😄😄 awesome

[@Pawiie]

Hey Wicked nice work - The only thing I'd do differently would be to have a dowel in both sides at the bottom to have the outer wall on so it could collapse for transport. Like he said, it gets moved around. You don't always play at home, so a way to pack it up a bit smaller is a nice feature.

[@WickedMakers]

That’s an awesome idea! Thanks for watching. 🤘🏼😀

[@Xaltotun]

Wow, it was amazing seeing this incredible build. So nice with the wood. Meanwhile, I just PVA some foam core together in an afternoon...

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks 🤘🏼😀 Foam core is awesome too!

[@eb4305]

The face your table saw blade choke plate makes for miter cuts is pretty good. Nice tower

[@WickedMakers]

😂 It really is. Thanks!

[@aperson1719]

Straw technique is so helpful!!!

[@WickedMakers]

Yes!!!! 😄

[@danroscigno187]

Beautiful. And I happen to have a stash of zebrawood flooring cutoffs that need to be put to use.

[@WickedMakers]

Nice! That’s perfect. 😃

[@shawnangie1]

Whoa, after five minutes of watching I thought, I'll buy a dice tower from eBay.

[@WickedMakers]

👊🏼😄 Thanks for watching!

[@elcasey]

All you need to make your own is $30,000 worth of woodworking equipment!

[@WickedMakers]

Riiiiight. Hey, can you also swing by and appraise my house and car? 😂😂

[@AnotherEmptyDream]

@@WickedMakers In all honesty how much did all of this equipment cost? I'm living in a flat, so I'm quite far off from having the place for a workshop, but I'd love to have one, one day.

[@jetah50]

@@AnotherEmptyDream hand saw, sandpaper, drill bits, drill (aside from paint stuff) is all you really need. although it will take much longer to finish.

[@dungeonmaster9800]

Really cool build! One minor bit of constructive criticism from a DM though: You shouldn't have glued the cage on to the tower. It makes transportation kind of a pain. It would have been better if the cage was completely separate (maybe with an added felt-lined base and a fourth wall so that it could function as a dice tray, or attached with some kind of hinge so that the tower can lay in the cage when not in use.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! That is great feedback. I really like the idea of the base doubling as a dice tray...really cool. Thanks again for watching!

[@LenHarms]

I was thinking something similar but have the cage fold up onto the tower with a simple dowel hinge.

[@mrhomely]

Wow! Not just practical but wonderful piece of art! You can really see the time spent paid off it's beautiful. Nice work

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks Matt!

[@KrazeeKraftZ]

That's awesome, I haven't play D&D in ages, our DM got married and had kids, so that became a thing of the past! Looking for a new local crowd! Intend to make a dice roller with my personal twist to it, eventually! ALWAYS grateful for the inspiration! Between you guys and Bob, from I Like To Make Stuff, you should check out their table!! And dice rollers!

[@frankgarcia9350]

Great project. The details and design were awesome. Hope to see more

[@WickedMakers]

Thank you! 🙏

[@XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX]

Great job. Only thing I would of added was a felt field for the dice to roll onto but other than that I love it.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! Really good idea with the felt, yeah.

[@XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX]

Wicked Makers Nor a problem. I grew up with a father who built houses so I had access to a garage filled with goodies. I just think the felt would help the dice from rolling so hard at the bottom and add a nice look to it. I play a lot of MTG so I'm definitely using this as a blueprint for a dice roller myself. #subscribed

[@lornacy]

Thanks for the step by step instructions! It's fun to know what/why you're doing 😁

[@beetlewing]

Love the face at 2:02

[@WickedMakers]

😂 Same!

[@heyimamaker]

Love it! I wanted to build one of these that is able to be stored flat. I think with magnets or something to hold it together.

[@WickedMakers]

Nice! Yah awesome idea.

[@rag_man673]

First up, I don't play any dice games, this just came up in my recommended feed. Secondly, this looks fantastic. I had no idea this was even a thing. But I have one question for you. Why did you use wood for the dowel and then plug the hole with brass and not just use brass as the dowel? I would have thought it would add some nice sound too. Even if you used some wood and some brass to have like a wind chime effect when you roll the dice. Just a thought. Great looking project and fun video to watch. Cheers

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks for checking it out! Thinking back on the build, it was most likely because the brass is a lot heavier and we might have thought it wouldn't stay in place easily. To be honest, not sure exactly why we made that choice since it was a while ago...but love the wind chime idea! :D Really glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@ProYagu]

This is a lot more work than I thought it would be.

[@WickedMakers]

😄 Yeah, it can be. Depends how far you want to go.

[@jkmarsh72]

This is gorgeous! Great job. This build is way out my league.

[@WickedMakers]

Thank you!!!!

[@404-sh4d0w]

0:00 a legendary youtube channel was born

[@briancorley1159]

WOW!!! What an easy DIY, if only I had all the tools and equipment AND experience using said tools and equipment

[@SparklesMcFartyPants]

I just stumbled across this video and now I have a ton of work to do making Christmas gifts! Thank you for posting this!

[@WickedMakers]

Glad you found it! Thanks for watching. 🤘🏼💀

[@donaldbolton84]

Using a straw for cleaning up the glue in corners is a brilliant move. I'm taking that trick.

[@WickedMakers]

😄😄😄

[@AJB2K3]

Have you considered making your own Blueray laser engraver for pieces under 40mmX40mm? Also consider a fer angled pieces on the ramp to make sure dice always come out.

[@WickedMakers]

We hadn’t looked into making a laser engraver but that sounds like a really interesting challenge! 😀

[@AJB2K3]

@@WickedMakers Check out Zeplabs chanel - kzbin.info/door/tR8WakGi-9ph4MaSJLMPsQ

[@tetsudo1111]

Fantastic tutorial! This carpenter and new D&D player found the next project!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks!! Glad it was helpful. 🎉

[@That1FNaFGuy92]

Dangg, Can't believe you guys started from a little dice tower to a moving Dogday!

[@CrimHawk]

I've been trying to get a good idea for one to make myself and i really like the design of this one. I think i'm going to give it a shot!

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome! 🤘🏼😀

[@JKoehr27]

Your precision makes me happy.

[@WickedMakers]

Good! Makes us happy too. 😂

[@Dave8972]

Nice! One question... why did you shellac the inside? To protect from the dice impacting the wood?

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! As a general rule, it’s not a good idea to only finish one side of the wood. Moisture will absorb more from one side than the other and it can cause issues. Probably not strictly necessary, just good practice.

[@Dave8972]

@@WickedMakers Ah! Thanks!!

[@chazsmith234]

I feel like like there could have been a thin board with felt on the bottom

[@WickedMakers]

We almost did that but wanted to be able to just lift the tower to grab the dice out. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@matt6740]

Wicked Makers That’s a great point! I didn’t think of that.

[@curty85]

Wow, nice job guys. Super tight.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks!

[@justshrug]

This is super cool.. Like dice plinko. Going to have to try this myself. Thanks so much!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks Kurtis!

[@joehayward4545]

Totally outrageous tutorial. I have a challenge for you guys if you except. How would you make Thundarr's flaming sword for cosplay?

[@WickedMakers]

Oh man, we'll have to take a look at that and see how we'd do it. :)

[@joehayward4545]

@@WickedMakers I have seen Odin make 2 of the 4 swords of my childhood days. I think he is thinking on that challenge as well. I know it will be difficult. I can't wait to see it & thank you.

[@atoka]

Very cool! Glad I stumbled across your channel and looking forward to the next project.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 🤘🏼💀

[@GarlandLym]

Really cool. My only question is, did you find you needed a side ramp on each side to force the dice out the door and not stick to the side of the door on the inside?

[@ericmaher4756]

I like the castle theme of your box. Made one years ago from someone's idea to play Axis and Allies, with the exception that the inside had two angled plates going downwards instead of sticks. It had the advantage of being covered with fabric and being less noisy. I even saw one that folds down for storage. These things are awesome to play a ton of dice.

[@ericmaher4756]

Btw, you got your lady a nice ring, man!

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome! Love the angled ramp idea. And thanks!!! Haha! 🤘🏼😁

[@Christopher-rp3bi]

I was wondering if you would be able to do an episode that goes over your woodshop because your jigs and equipment look amazing.

[@WickedMakers]

Sure! We can definitely do that.

[@jerbear2271]

@@WickedMakers I would second that -

[@estamosfritos00first]

You guys should do more rpg related stuff. This is really awesome :)

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! We definitely have more rpg/gaming projects coming down the pipe. Glad you liked it! 🤘🏼😀

[@BlueNETGaming]

Why don't you guys have 100k subs yet?! You are amazing! Can't believe I only found you now.. Insta subbed and can't wait to see more 😉👍

[@WickedMakers]

😄 We’re working on it... Thanks for the sub and really glad you’re liking the videos so far! So many more coming.

[@AzraelThanatos]

Interesting, though I tend to prefer using the ramps rather than pegs for randomizing dice rolls. I would have also suggested getting some felt, self adhesive works well for this, and with your ramp to cover the part the dice will be rolling on with it...otherwise someone will probably show up with one of those fancy, metal dice and the ramps end up ripped up a bit from it.

[@30CalCoreLokt]

Looks good! Some box joints really would have looked good on this project!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 🤘🏼😁

[@possiblegenius1]

Great video! Great techniques! Glad to find another craftscouple and nerds! :)

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks for watching! Glad you’re liking it. 🤘🏼😃

[@yungabortion3957]

you guys are actually amazing

[@artenox7579]

how you keep the work room so clean, damn that pristine !

[@WickedMakers]

😂 It only looks like that at the beginning of a project. By the end it’s a complete mess.

[@B18-a]

This dice Tower looks really special

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@coffeethulu]

Fantastic job! Awesome video, beautiful work, I can’t wait to see what else you have in store. Thank you for making this!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks Lukas! We really appreciate it.

[@Kyurnmakes]

Whoa love this project! Thanks for sharing!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@davidhigley5783]

Wish I had been doing these projects in my D&D days. This is a great concept. New sub here now. Looking forward to more videos

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks and glad you found us! 🤘🏼😃

[@hyvll]

Damn I like the soundtrack... oh... and yes... nice woodwork! :D

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 🤘💀

[@TheAkelly312]

Watched a few of your videos you are a great maker. Not ashamed to admit that I liked you even more when I saw the rtx hat.

[@WickedMakers]

😂 Awesome!! Thanks for watching, glad you’re liking the videos!

[@monomakes]

Lovely work! Looks great.

[@BronkBuilt]

Great build. Love your vids.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! We appreciate the support.

[@codeo3er]

Man what a fun video to watch! I get to build something and get my nerd on!

[@WickedMakers]

🤘🏼😄 Thanks!

[@LOCKEYJ]

Lovely stuff. Great video . This is a high benchmark for those without a workshop... for a wooden dice tower made with minimal tools I have some options on my channel.... though not as lovely as this!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks, we appreciate it! We definitely don't take a minimalist approach with our builds but that's partly because there's already a lot of really good content like yours with different ways to do it. Great video on your channel btw, I love checking out other dice towers designs.

[@mikejohnson9850]

Jay and Jamie, I just ran across your video last week and I was impressed. I decided to make two of these as gifts. I see that you installed a small dowel in the lower corner to prevent dice from getting stuck, but I really don't know where to place it. I also am placing a piece of wood in the corner to redirect the dowel. Any help can you give me in placement? Or is it just a risk we all have to accept in randomness?

[@WickedMakers]

There’s basically a small nook on the side of each door that, in our case, was perfectly dice sized. We put the dowel straight in from the sides and cut it to fill that little space exactly (about 3/4”). The idea is the dice “should” bounce off it and go towards the center. That being said, things still occasionally get stuck. We’re all at the mercy of randomness. 😄

[@mikejohnson9850]

I made the dowel 5/8, but decided to make the doorway larger since this tower shouldn't be a roach motel. Thanks again. Do you work with 3d printing and if so would you do a video on that for newbies

[@ShadowGrimer]

Nice dice tower. as i watch you make this tower, I started to wonder that if it is only one ramp. then whoulden't it give small chanse for any dice to get stuck in the corners?

[@WickedMakers]

Very small chance but we haven't had any issues in the many times we've used it.

[@TitsMcGeester]

Beautiful! I made my sister some antler dice last year for Christmas and plan on making this for her!

[@JasonGilbertAlsoKnownAsJazz]

Would love to know what application you used to make that 'blue-print' looking image at 0:48. Looks really slick. Beautiful end result too!

[@WickedMakers]

Hey Jason! Combination of a model/screen capture from Sketchup and then some editing in premiere to make it look like a blueprint. Thanks for checking out the video! 👊🏼😃

[@R3troZone]

The only change I would have made is to half cover the top as a platform for the dice to rest on. When ready to roll just pull them into the opening instead of dropping them from above. Plus it would give you a chance to put some decorative ramparts around the top.

[@WickedMakers]

Oh man, that is an awesome idea. Next time for sure. 🤘🏼😄

[@recklessredneckwoodworks8394]

Awesome job! Makes me want to blow the dust off my dice and start up a game again!

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome! 🤘🏼😁

[@ACosmicCastaway]

Two things got my attention, other than the whole amazing job, of course: the beard and the soundtrack.

[@WickedMakers]

😂 Thanks! Glad ya liked it!

[@ACosmicCastaway]

Wicked Makers I felt I should have recognized it, but I failed at that. Is the soundtrack from some famous band and I'm missing completely or is something else?

[@WickedMakers]

It’s a bunch of different artists. Which song in particular and we can tell you who it is.

[@ACosmicCastaway]

Wicked Makers The soundtrack starting at 1:50 made me lost. Good music from the past tends ro punch me on rhe stomach.

[@andytheman72]

Nice build there!👍 May i ask the name of the song and artist starting at 1:50 and ends about 4:45? Loved it!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! We’d have to look it up, it’s been awhile. I’ll get back to you tomorrow.

[@andytheman72]

@@WickedMakers awesome! Looking forward to it.👍

[@andytheman72]

@@WickedMakers still no tomorrow?🤭

[@BearlyOutdoors]

Great job! Kudos on have the best one on the table.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 🤘🏼😁

[@PurpleRageLP]

You turned a power drill into a tiny lathe and I’m shook

[@WickedMakers]

🧙🏻‍♂️ We’re basically wizards.

[@tygeron3145]

I actually learned an interesting way to make dowels. Thanks

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome! 🤘🏼😄

[@BruceAUlrich]

Really cool build! I like the brass accents.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks, Bruce! 😃

[@sans8758]

Omg this is amazing can’t wait to make this in wood shop I’ve been so demotivated to make something but this looks crazy cool and can’t wait to get started on it next semester

[@WickedMakers]

Awesome!! 👊🏼😁

[@sans8758]

Wicked Makers just a quick question do the dice ever get stuck on the sides and do you have a recommendation to fix that?

[@Brennan1129]

Really enjoyed this! 👍 You guys are going to do well on KZbin!

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks!!!! We appreciate it. 🤘🏼😁

[@Medic6666]

Looks amazing. I would like to have seen a bottom on the output tray with maybe a bit of velvet or some soft cloth lining it, but still a great dice tower. :)

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks!! We really appreciate the feedback. :)

[@Pef273]

Cool, what stops the dice from getting hung up on the door edge?

[@WickedMakers]

There are two little dowels on the inside of the doors that push them out. There’s a pic linked in the pinned comment. 😃

[@mszoomy]

This is truly awesome! The only thing I would have added is a bottom with felt. Anyone would be honored to have this

[@WickedMakers]

Thank you! Great idea with the felt. 👋😄

[@drivingmenots]

Nice! One suggestion: hinge the courtyard area so that you can fold up the tower when not in use.

[@WickedMakers]

That is a really good idea. Noted for next time! As cool as this thing is...it's massive. Folding up the front would be helpful.

[@WoodFrontier]

Awesome work! I need to make one.

[@WickedMakers]

Thanks! 🤘🏼💀

[@AcornFox]

Cool! Have you seen Wyrmwood's stuff? Their magnet system is so nice.

[@WickedMakers]

Yeah we’re huge fans of their stuff! 😀