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07/11/2020, 03:30 AM | #1 |
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Overflow Box Teeth
I have some acrylic and I’d like to make an overflow box like the one in the picture. What are some ways/tools to use to make the teeth?
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07/11/2020, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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router or table saw. If I were to set up another tank, the overflow box would be smooth. IME, the teeth just get clogged up with bits of algae etc and then need to be cleaned.
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07/11/2020, 08:54 AM | #3 |
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Agree with Bill, a smooth surface will skim more nasties than teeth.
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07/11/2020, 10:00 AM | #4 |
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Yeah teeth aren't needed that's how I make my aio tanks toothless
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07/11/2020, 10:28 AM | #5 |
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Keeps the fish in though.
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07/11/2020, 10:56 AM | #6 |
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If you are going to make teeth a router would be the ideal tool but like other said they are not really needed and just clog often. Make sure to have a lid on your overflow if you decide not to make teeth and that should help keep fish from jumping into the box.
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07/11/2020, 09:21 PM | #7 |
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What does one without teeth look like?
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07/11/2020, 10:26 PM | #8 |
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Basically like an infinity pool.
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