How to cut perfect OFB teeth

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I get questions all the time about machining acrylic, and how I do different things. This is how I do overflow box teeth. I machine the profile out of some aluminum, and use a small router with a carbide spiral down cut bit, and a collar, pretty simple. I have about a dozen templates, different offsets, and debths, and gaps. I see so much laser cut parts out there, and while it sounds cool, they are pretty thin. I use 3/8" and 1/2" mostly. But I can cut up to 1" pretty easily. If I need teeth in anything thicker, I'll just head down to the Bridgport Milling Machine, and cut whatever I need as a one off part. Let me know what you think, J


 
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Awesome thanks for sharing!
 
Very NICE Jason, cannot have to many Jigs or Clamps in a Shop. Thanks for sharing and may have to pay you a visit when I'm ready to cut some overflow teeth on new Tank Build. I've been wanting to check out your shop for the past few years anyhow.

Cheers, Todd
 
You could use a dovetail jig, but I just make the template out of some 1/2 x 6" aluminum. It's just easier for me. If the dovetail jig was adjustable so you could pick your profile, then great. Show us your set up. J
 

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