Quick CNC Boat

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Quick Boats for T-Slots. Grooves Hold Cardboard Sides. A "boat" holds chips when using a milling machine, making cleanup easier after a job. These two files are mirror-configured to print out 2 of each: either the front and back cardboard or the left and right cardboard cut at a 15-degree angle. The other two sides are angled inward, allowing you to construct a quick variable-size boat for CNC milling. I used these boats on a Central Machinery #47158 micro mill with a flashcut retrofit and littlemachinery collet set. The boat uses disposable cardboard sides. You might want to make a 15-degree guide for fast cutting the cardboard by hand or on a paper cutter.