4. Glue and Assemble: Sparingly apply glue over all connecting surfaces ensuring good coverage. This is best done with a fine implement such as a small brush or a toothpick. To make it easier to keep components in place whilst gluing and assembling, I recommend using some masking tape. This will help hold pieces in place while you add more components and while the glue dries. Ensure to remove as much excess glue as possible using a sharp knife and/or a damp cloth.

However, if you want to make different hole sizes with tapping, you’ll need many tools on hand. Also, once the thread is cut, it’s hard to change its size. Tapping is also not suitable for making external threads, although it’s great for internal ones.Â

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Basically, if you need to make a lot of threads quickly, particularly small or deep ones, go for tapping, which is usually faster. It’s also more economical if you only need to make a few threads in standard sizes – so it’s good if you’re on a tight budget. If you need to adjust thread sizes, and work with various materials, large or custom threads, thread milling will be the method for you. It’s adaptable, and the tools also last much longer.

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6. Wipe Down: Before putting your organiser to use, ensure to remove all dust and loose material with a cloth or a vacuum cleaner. Once this is done, you're all set to enjoy the benefits of having a proper storage solution for your game!

A cardboard insert: The manufacturer's storage solution for all these parts is made from very basic single thickness corrugated cardboard. While this will do, it is rather flimsy and does not fully organise out all the components relying on the zip-lock bags to finish the job.

Therefore, I award Laserox's Dinosaur (Island) Organizer a roarsome 5/6 on the DOALG Dice Rating. I can't wait to see what new items they will be showing off at the UK Games Expo. Until next time folks – Stay safe and keep gaming.

Cut Out: This is best done one organiser item at a time. Carefully cut out all components for the chosen tray/card holder using a sharp, narrow blade. This is done by cutting the small joining tags that hold each component to the sheet. If the tag does not cut fully then some gentle twisting should free it.

With thread milling, you have very accurate control over the size and fit of the threads you want to make. A single tool can make all different sizes and types of threads, even in tough materials like titanium or stainless steel, and it can make custom threads without you needing to splash out on custom taps. You also won’t need another tool to adjust the thread’s size if need be. It offers a high level of accuracy, and can make both interior and exterior threads, and both right- and left-handed ones.

Overall, I think this is a really well-designed product with some lovely laser-etched details to enhance its visual appeal as well as aid packing away and game play. The build is fairly straightforward and the instructions clear. What you end up with is hands down a vast improvement on the standard cardboard and bags provided by the manufacturer. It is sturdy, visually appealing, well organised/separated. The only issues that stop this scoring top marks are:

Therefore, an upgrade is desirable. Various companies have stepped up to tackle this demand using a range of materials, including cardboard, foam-core and wood products. We recently took a look at the “Dinosaur Organizer” from Laserox, a company based in Hungary. For the UK/world market this can make shipping expensive. However, if you arrange collection at an event such as the UK Games Expo (as we did) then you can save yourself some pennies. At the time of writing the organiser itself costs 50 Euros (approximately £42.50).

Tapping is a speedy process, especially if you��’re looking to make lots of threads in a short amount of time. It can make deep threads in tough materials like steel and is the way to go if you need to make very small threads.

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In tapping, a hole that's just the right size for the tap is drilled — it needs to be big enough for the tap to fit but small enough to make room for cutting the threads. After drilling, the tap is lined up with the hole, and some lubricant is added to help reduce friction and heat. Then, the tap is carefully turned into the hole, cutting the threads as it goes. The direction has to sometimes be reversed to clear out the chips created. Once the threads are cut, you’ll need to clean up any leftover chips or lubricant.

3. Layout: Before gluing I highly recommend laying out all components in their correct orientation this will help avoid making any mistakes whilst gluing up.

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This is just an example as their appearance will vary on their size, length, and design — and there’s a whole bunch to choose from.Â

The whole process, if given the due care and attention described above, will take the better part of a day to complete. I personally enjoy such projects but if crafts and construction are not your idea of fun you may find this a little tedious. However, once built and cleaned up you get to fill the organiser with all the games components. This is pretty straightforward, as many items have laser etched details showing what they hold or clearly hold components based on size and shape. There are some details that aren't necessarily accurate for every compatible version of the game, however. For example, the coin tray has an area marked for coins with a value of 10 but these are not featured in every version.

down the external surfaces, paying particular attention to the edges and corners of each organiser item. This will make the organiser much nicer to handle and will be safer for you game components.

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If you’re stuck between choosing thread milling or tapping for your manufacturing needs, the table below should help you out of your pickle.

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2. Clean Up: After removal most components will have a small amount of the tag left on their edge. This should be removed/smoothed with sandpaper or an emery board. Care should be taken to not remove too much material when doing this, as it can effect how well pieces fit together.

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Compatibility - while not Laserox's fault, there are multiple versions of the game and this product sadly is not able to work with all of them.

A tap looks kind of like a screw or bolt and has groves with sharp edges all the way down its sides that remove the chips from metal to make threads. They’re held in place by a collet, chuck, or other type of tool holder and then moved toward the material. Here’s an example of what a tap looks like.

Tapping is another way to create threads but mainly inside a hole. It involves using a tool called a “tap,” which basically looks like your average screw with grooves, and it works almost like a standard drill. The tap is turned into a hole, and it cuts threads as it goes. It’s a fairly straightforward process that can either be done by hand or with a machine and can be used to make threads in aluminum or steel.Â

Thread mills are usually made from carbide which can last through thousands of holes before needing replacement, something that can be further extended when it’s kept clean and properly maintained. A thread mill looks a bit like an end mill but with a special thread pattern on the sides. There’s a shank for easy mounting on a tool holder, lots of teeth for cutting threads, and protective coatings to help them last longer. Below is a picture so you can get an idea of what a thread mill looks like.

Lots of components: Dinosaur Island comprises of 11 game boards, 119 tiles, 89 cards, 116 meeples, 54 dinosaur meeples, 10 dice, 126 tokens, 64 marker cubes and a cloth bag.

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Thread milling and tapping are two methods of making threads in metal; those spiral grooves inside or outside of a hole that screws are meant to fit into. They’re both popular milling processes in the manufacturing industry, but they are very different. Let’s take a look at these two threading processes, the differences between them, their pros and cons, and when each should be used.

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Price - for a mid-sized game this organiser is quite expensive. However, if Dinosaur Island is one of your favourite games you would hate to see it damaged and therefore investing in its safe keeping is probably worth raiding the piggy bank a bit.

In the table below, you’ll find a more analytical explanation of their exact differences in all the important categories.

On the flip side, thread milling requires quite specialized machinery with a high spindle speed (up to 60,000 RPM), and this could be quite the investment. Also, for very tiny threads (like those you’d find in watches or some medical devices), thread milling might not be the best option—the tools and process just aren’t ideal for the superfine precision needed for those tiny threads.

This organiser is confirmed to be compatible with Dinosaur Island (2017), Dinosaur Island Extreme Edition (2018) and Dinosaur Island promo packs. So it is important to check the buying guide to ensure this will work for your game.

This means that it can make threads with very precise spacing (thread pitch) — perfect if you need various sizes and completely customized threads to fit specific needs, without having to buy pricey rigid taps. For example, a 16-pitch thread mill can cut any 16-pitch thread, and you can easily switch to other sizes or pitches with the same tool, just by changing the machine’s program.

Thread milling is a manufacturing technique used to create threads. Instead of using a standard tool (like a tap), thread milling uses a specialized cutting tool designed for just this purpose called a thread mill. This mill is guided by a CNC machine for precise control, and its key feature is that, to make a thread, it moves the tool sideways in a circular pattern and carves it out in just one full turn.Â

In this instance, I chose to assemble the product as provided as the finishes I may apply can be done equally well once assembled. The Dinosaur Organizer is a fairly simple, small-medium size Laserox product. It comprises of 81 components making 10 trays/holders. To build it you just have to follow these simple steps:

That being said, however, this organiser fits very well in the original box with almost no lifting of the lid. All the components are protected and secure with plenty of space to accommodate the sleeving of your cards. The Laserox design is so effective that it allows for the game to be stored vertically without items getting jumbled.

The organiser is supplied flat packed as five and a quarter sheets of A4 sized, 3mm plywood. To turn these into a fully fledged storage solution you will require a fine blade such as an Exacto knife, sandpaper and wood glue. Before starting your project it is wise to consider if you are likely to apply any finishes to the organiser such as paint, stains, varnish, wax etcetera. If you feel this is something you would like to do, it may require you to take some extra steps, before assembly, to achieve the best results. For examples of applying finishes, see my earlier reviews for the Hogwarts Battle and Oathsworn organisers (also by Laserox).

There are various reasons that a gamer may consider buying a premium organiser for a game. These range from personal taste (a relatively low priority) to the game not having in-box storage at all (much more serious). The game Dinosaur Island from Pandasaurus Games demonstrates two of the common reasons for upgrading: