Sharks Tooth Slat Design

[SegoMan DeSigns]

Here is some photo's of my Saturday Slat Upgrade on the 2x2 TM table:

10 years ago I started out with flat strap cut to length then progressed to a small notch to hold the work above the dross that would appear on the slats with use. This was a notable upgrade in performance, less cuts on the slats and prolonged cleaning cycles. Upon construction of the 6x12 table I raised them even more as I knew the 105 amp torch would would create even more dross and have a longer cutting flame.

It was time to replace slats on the 2x2 so I opted to go with the sharks tooth Design as I call them:

Top slat intermediate design / bottom slat new reversible design:

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Comparison of the two in the table:

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I use Laundry Soda (can ya tell ) for anti-rust / the water tray is in good shape after 10 years of use:

A small amount of anti-seize was applied to the slat ends prior to install:

Final product / reversible slats is 2x the bang for the same $:

full water tray / this is the advantage of wet cutting all of that milkshake is not in the lungs. Todays project is to drain the swamp and do laundry:

One thing I have noticed with the use of laundry Soda and the Sharks Tooth Design Slats is the valley of the tooth gets a layer of white crust that along with increased coverage of water less dross is welded to the slat. This results in less cleaning and longer lasting slats.

Ask away with any questions / comments or post up your design.

Steve

[kicktillmonday]

That's slick Steve, looks great. I switched to pointed tip or shark tooth slats as you call them a few years back. On my initial build I used just straight 14g strips but the slag buildup on the slats and on the parts was a pain, pointed is much better. The only complaint I have is I can't really slide heavy material across the cutting deck now, better to lower the material down from above and try to get it super close to where it needs to be.

[SegoMan DeSigns]

I agree on the mobility issue, another is those sharks sure like fingers . I think it's worth the sacrifices.

The swamp is drained and new laundry is soaking (PH Currently at 10 after the soda dissolves a little more i will mix it with the tank and bring it up to 11)

[kicktillmonday]

Yes, they are hard on the fingers

[adbuch]

Steve - thanks for sharing the history of your design.

David

[Jason@bc]

I hear ya.....hard on fingers, nice idea on the reversable slats.

[SegoMan DeSigns]

Steve - thanks for sharing the history of your design.

David

David,

I'm documenting things so I can remember how to do them the next time around

Steve

[AREA]

David,

I'm documenting things so I can remember how to do them the next time around

Steve