Dice Base Zero

A project in Seattle, WA by Hal Zucati
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Dice Base Zero is a new tool for dice based gaming that provides storage, protection and increased gaming enjoyment.
Backers: 119
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $4,366 of $100
Dates: Jan 12th -> Feb 11th (30 days)
Project By: Hal Zucati
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Latest News

BAM! Stretch Goal #6 Obliterated!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
And with that you now have these options available! Stretch Goal #6 $4000 Black, Blue, White, Green, or Red Felt dice pad choice for any Dice Base Zero! NEW! Titanium Bumpers for any Dice Base Zero deluxe WOW, I'm so pleased! Thank you all so much... (Read More)

Almost there, and almost done....

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost at the $4000 pledge level and its almost time to call this campaign complete. As a final request I've made a quick movie of the cork rolling surface and a surprise for everyone. A new bumper material option, just because you're all so... (Read More)

I've got wood... and soon, so shall you.

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Not only have the recent pledges from all you wonderful backers obliged me to purchase double my original order of cedar wood, you've all also unlocked the #5 Stretch goal at $3000! Wood glorious wood! Stretch Goal #5 $3000 Natural Cork rolling... (Read More)

Transport your dice AND ALMOST.....A L M O S T.... ALMOST at Stretch Goal #5

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We're so close, so very close to adding Cork Rolling Surfaces and Bronze bumpers to Dice Base Zero bases! (Deluxe only for the bumpers, cork for all bases) In recognition of this achievement and because I've been asked to show some of the travel... (Read More)

Holy Western Red Cedar Batman!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
With your amazing support and recent pledges I'm headed back to the lumbar yard!My local Cedar merchant (http://cedarexperts.com/) are getting another visit from me today to basically double my previous order from them.  That means more wood, more... (Read More)

Stainless Steel and Velvet, Brass and Merino Wool Felt....The First Two

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I've finished the first two Dice Base Zero 16 Deluxe pieces. No idea if they'll be what someone selects for options but I wanted to show you what these options looked like, especially since we've broken through the #4 stretch goal. I'll let the... (Read More)

ALL OF YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
While this statement may be true today, very soon ALL OF YOUR BASE WILL BELONG.... TO YOU!  Five days to go and guess what!  BAM! We've smashed through stretch goal #4.  Merino felt is impressive, but now stretch goal #4 has been achieved! RED... (Read More)

Dice Base Zero Logo...

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dice Base Zero Logo I was talking with the guys from  http://crithitceramics.com/ and the topic of logos came up... At the time I suggested this: (My logo I use on my custom knives) Libra Knives Logo But it occurred to me this is more of a brand... (Read More)

FELT - COLORS

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
FELT ARRIVED!   Merino felt is some of the nicest I've ever seen. Its smooth, soft, durable and vibrant.  Only one small problem, it came as advertised in 5" x 36" rolls... ...too small for the Dice Base Zero 24's 5.5" pocket. I tried stretching... (Read More)

7 days to go, and I'm all out of bubblegum...

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 7 days left in this campaign and we're nearly to the $2000 mark. How very cool. Wanted to share some progress pictures that include both the 16's and 24's Dice Base Zero. I've finished processing (all but dice pockets and rolling surfaces) all... (Read More)

T-Minus 30 minutes...

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
30 minutes to go now before SuperBowl 49 kicks off. Had time to get a few Dice Base Zero 24's done. Thanks again for your support!   - Hal Zucati  (Read More)

Go Dry UP!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
That's right, I'm done for the day and I've got 110 8" x 8" x 1/2" cedar squares to show for it. At this point every side of this cedar has had at least a dimension cut. That means all sides of this cedar now freshly exposed to the air. And that can... (Read More)

Sometimes its good to be a square

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The cedar is flying and this project is coming together nicely. The first board has been cut in to neat, clean and wonderful smelling 8" squares. This board yielded 10 Dice Base Zeros and wow do they look good. I was so excited after cutting these to... (Read More)

Through thick and thin...

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just in from the workshop where I've created 84 gallons, yes, you read that right EIGHTY FOUR GALLONS, of Western Red Cedar chips. So, who cares about cedar chips? You do! This huge amount of amazing smelling cedar chips means that I've planed all 80... (Read More)

ISOLATE[IT] - For Your Gaming Pleasure!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dice Base Zero features not just any rubber feet. It features ISOLATE[IT] dual density clear vibration absorbing rubber feet. They're classified as specialty vibration absorbers and are designed to dampen both small and large shocks and vibrations.... (Read More)

How big is too big? Or too small? Sterling Silver?

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
NEW!As part of stretch goal #3 I've included the option to pick the size of felt dice pad. This means that now instead of just 3/4" you can choose 1" so that your dice pad fills the entire pocket. This applies to all future stretch goals that affect... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3 REACHED!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up this morning, slid down the stairs (slowly on my bum) one step at a time, got some coffee and roamed back up the stairs to sit at my computer. I was aware that we were close to reaching our stretch goal of $1000 last night but had not quite... (Read More)

Feedback received, I'm listening.

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I've received some e-mail feedback and some questions regarding the availability of larger quantities of Dice Base Zero across all models. Based on this feedback I've decided to open up four new pledge levels: $300 - x25 units $500 - x50 units $1000... (Read More)

In the still of the night...

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
BAM! We just blew past stretch goal #2! WOW!  Fantastic! With this goal reached, and exceeded you can now pick from black, red, or green wool felt for your rolling surface in addition to the number of brass bumpers on any pledges that are for Dice... (Read More)

80 Feet of Western Red Cedar, and Cthulhu

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I've purchased some of the Western Red Cedar boards I'll need for this project. Man do they smell good.  I've got them airing in my workshop spaced neatly.  I also got to thinking, sure, the Dice Base Zero works great for gem and metal dice, but... (Read More)

BUMPERS FOR EVERYONE (Who pledged for a deluxe Dice Base Zero)

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your wonderful support we've reached STRETCH GOAL #1 ($500). That accomplishment means that everyone who's pledged for the deluxe version of Dice Base Zero can now choose how many bumpers they want! Want only one? You got it. Want three?... (Read More)

UPDATES! New Reward Levels and Dimensional Drawings

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
As requested I've updated the reward levels to include bundles of two Dice Base Zeros. These bundles cover all versions and are for those who want more than one but less than two. In the case where you want more than one but want one of each, simply... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Added

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Based on feedback received I've updated the project to include stretch goals that will further allow you to customize your Dice Base Zero! Thanks for your feedback and support!  - Hal Zucati  (Read More)

WOO HOO! FULLY FUNDED! ON DAY 1

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This is great! We're fully funded on day 1. Thanks to everyone for your support. I'll be looking at some stretch goals as we move forward and begin rounding up materials now. Weekly updates at least to follow while the campaign is live and then build... (Read More)

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