Lynxer
02-29-2012, 11:18 PM
Heres a short tutorial on how i made an overflow for my new 4.9g pico.
Step 1:
Gather supplies:
A peice of ABS or acrylic the size you need.(in this build 8" x 8.5")
Heat Gun
Router with 1/4" straight bit and 45 degree V groove bit
Tape Measure
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229202708.jpg
Step 2:
Mark your dimensions. (in this build 2-1/4" in from each end a line was made)
Set your router up with the V groove bit and run your groove along these lines:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229203739.jpg
Step 3:
Mark your teeth. Since the bit is 1/4" you will want 1/4" gaps between each tooth.
This doesnt always work with your dimensions so you will have to play with it.
Set your router up with the 1/4" straight bit. Its best to have the bit quite exposed its
less likely to chip the plastic.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229211122.jpg
Using a straight edge and a board with some clamps as a backstop for depth you can
get the teeth very uniform in depth.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229212402.jpg
Step 4:
Get your heat gun out. This is were the V grooves come in. Heat slowly on both
sides of the V groove until it is soft enough to fold over. The groove with give
you a straight even bend. Use a straight edge to get a 90 degree angle.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213202.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213212.jpg
Step 5:
Repeat Step 4 on the other V groove.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213732.jpg
Step 6:
Paint with Krylon Fusion and Enjoy the finished product!!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213859.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213915.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213802.jpg
Step 1:
Gather supplies:
A peice of ABS or acrylic the size you need.(in this build 8" x 8.5")
Heat Gun
Router with 1/4" straight bit and 45 degree V groove bit
Tape Measure
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229202708.jpg
Step 2:
Mark your dimensions. (in this build 2-1/4" in from each end a line was made)
Set your router up with the V groove bit and run your groove along these lines:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229203739.jpg
Step 3:
Mark your teeth. Since the bit is 1/4" you will want 1/4" gaps between each tooth.
This doesnt always work with your dimensions so you will have to play with it.
Set your router up with the 1/4" straight bit. Its best to have the bit quite exposed its
less likely to chip the plastic.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229211122.jpg
Using a straight edge and a board with some clamps as a backstop for depth you can
get the teeth very uniform in depth.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229212402.jpg
Step 4:
Get your heat gun out. This is were the V grooves come in. Heat slowly on both
sides of the V groove until it is soft enough to fold over. The groove with give
you a straight even bend. Use a straight edge to get a 90 degree angle.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213202.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213212.jpg
Step 5:
Repeat Step 4 on the other V groove.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213732.jpg
Step 6:
Paint with Krylon Fusion and Enjoy the finished product!!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213859.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213915.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/bye_xbye/Img_120229213802.jpg