The Broadside Industries Dodecahedron WIY (Weld-It-Yourself) Kit is designed for welders looking to push their fabrication skills to the next level. Featuring twelve pentagonal faces joined by thirty precision welds, the dodecahedron is one of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the Platonic Solid series.
Every panel affects the next. Maintaining perfect geometry requires careful fit-up, disciplined tack sequencing, and consistent heat control. As the assembly grows, even the slightest distortion becomes apparent, making this project an outstanding exercise in planning, patience, and craftsmanship.
Precision laser cut in the USA from 3/16" Mild Steel, each kit is engineered for accurate fit-up while leaving the welding entirely in your hands. The heavier material allows for more forgiving heat management while introducing the challenges of welding thicker plate and maintaining alignment throughout the build.
Material: Mild Steel
Material Thickness: 3/16" (.188")
Precision Laser Cut
Twelve Individual Pentagonal Panels
Thirty Outside Corner Welds
DIY Weld-It-Yourself Assembly
Made in America 🇺🇸
Intermediate to advanced welders
TIG and MIG welding practice
Fabrication students and trade schools
Shop displays and welding portfolios
Metal artists and geometry enthusiasts
Anyone looking to challenge their fabrication skills
The dodecahedron is where fabrication becomes both an engineering exercise and an art form. With twelve interconnected pentagonal faces, success depends on precision from the very first tack weld. You'll develop advanced skills in fit-up, weld sequencing, distortion control, and maintaining tight tolerances across a complex three-dimensional structure.
Constructed from 3/16" mild steel, this project is ideal for refining structural welding techniques while producing a substantial, display-worthy piece that showcases your craftsmanship.
The Broadside Industries WIY Series isn't just about building Platonic Solids—it's about mastering the fundamentals of fabrication through projects that challenge and inspire.
The Broadside Industries Dodecahedron WIY (Weld-It-Yourself) Kit is designed for welders looking to push their fabrication skills to the next level. Featuring twelve pentagonal faces joined by thirty precision welds, the dodecahedron is one of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the Platonic Solid series.
Every panel affects the next. Maintaining perfect geometry requires careful fit-up, disciplined tack sequencing, and consistent heat control. As the assembly grows, even the slightest distortion becomes apparent, making this project an outstanding exercise in planning, patience, and craftsmanship.
Precision laser cut in the USA from 3/16" Mild Steel, each kit is engineered for accurate fit-up while leaving the welding entirely in your hands. The heavier material allows for more forgiving heat management while introducing the challenges of welding thicker plate and maintaining alignment throughout the build.
Material: Mild Steel
Material Thickness: 3/16" (.188")
Precision Laser Cut
Twelve Individual Pentagonal Panels
Thirty Outside Corner Welds
DIY Weld-It-Yourself Assembly
Made in America 🇺🇸
Intermediate to advanced welders
TIG and MIG welding practice
Fabrication students and trade schools
Shop displays and welding portfolios
Metal artists and geometry enthusiasts
Anyone looking to challenge their fabrication skills
The dodecahedron is where fabrication becomes both an engineering exercise and an art form. With twelve interconnected pentagonal faces, success depends on precision from the very first tack weld. You'll develop advanced skills in fit-up, weld sequencing, distortion control, and maintaining tight tolerances across a complex three-dimensional structure.
Constructed from 3/16" mild steel, this project is ideal for refining structural welding techniques while producing a substantial, display-worthy piece that showcases your craftsmanship.
The Broadside Industries WIY Series isn't just about building Platonic Solids—it's about mastering the fundamentals of fabrication through projects that challenge and inspire.
