Building a Laser Engraving Machine Enclosure

[@TracyTrotter-i3q]

That bending jig for the plexiglass was awesome

[@stuffsethmakes]

i dig that bent orange plexi👌🏻. I may steal that trick for my enclosure haha👊🏻

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant work, dude! Really well done! 😃 Those machines are amazing, but the smoke is pretty nasty... But that indeed solves the issue! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TemplarIRL]

100% willing to bet you were an Avionicsman. Great build and video. Thanks!

[@catspawcustoms]

@@TemplarIRL good god no! Crew chief all the way!

[@TouchofWhimsy.Shellie]

That is amazing!!! Especially the ability to lower the cutting surface 😮

[@cynnon1]

Fantastic! Best I managed was a big square box, and now I have enclosure envy. The lift was a great idea (thanks for the link to it). I just built mine extra tall, so I could put the legs on it when I needed to rotary something, but this is so much better and now I'm rethinking all my life choices. 😁 Great job!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Hey it is cool to know you are an A&P. Bromotrifluoromethane halon 1301. Rather than use a dry chemical ABC type extinguisher there is another fire extinguishing agent that Cirrus aircraft developed because of the issues with halon 1301. I saw it for sale at Home Depot and like halon 1211 it can be used in enclosed spaces it is called prepared Hero Fire Spray. I thought I would pass that along! 😁🛫

[@tielkgate]

NICE! I am in the process of designing my enclosure for my engraver. Your ideas are perfect. The only difference is that my exhaust system is outside the enclosure, venting out the back of my shop, but it is totally hidden from view other than the 4" hose that connects it. I turn wooden bowls, so my lift mechanism is a little more complex because of the need to get larger pieces into the chamber, but it is still similar. Thanks for sharing - this is a great build, and you did a superb job with the video. Lowell 😁

[@cylong72]

As usual, awesome job. Love seeing your creations. Again, you make it look so easy…both the wood working and video editing. 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@jewdd1989]

This is really neat! I don’t have one of these and probably won’t buy the concept is ingenious and could be applied for other things. I don’t get the electronics part like wiring and certainly 3D printing but it’s amazing and fun to watch! I’d love to see more detail on that part just because it’s fascinating. I’m on the building side of things but wiring is useful for any build involving tool storage and work surfaces. Look forward to more builds

[@jimrosson6702]

Great laser enclosure great build

[@CHAOS3RDEYE]

SHEESH!! Best enclosure on youtube!

[@montyshh]

3 comments: #1, that scrap leather looks awfully familiar. 😂. #2, I still say you need copper safety wire on your red safety switch. 😂. #3, Always enjoy seeing your work; thanks for sharing!

[@catspawcustoms]

I figured you’d recognize the leather!

[@fretworkpeddler]

Excellent job! You are a true craftsman.

[@catspawcustoms]

Thank you!

[@texasermd1]

From a distance, this looks like it could be used to make a mean BBQ brisket. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@anderslagerqvist2642]

Nice build, Made a similar build with the additon of opening slots on the sides for "long" objects. Which work for my laser that is elevated on the sides.

[@catspawcustoms]

I strongly considered adding those, but I figured if I really need to do something big, I’ll use my second laser on a table or something for that. It would be a fairly rare occasion.

[@Juan-WoodMachinery]

amazing. please make more videos. this video is great especially at 12:00

[@FrancoisMarais]

Serious enclosure envy. Very cool!

[@MagicTouch_Shop]

very nice work

[@6315javis]

This is an amazing build. Very inspiring!

[@KJMarchelak]

1st class job brilliant work

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Wow very nice! Tha turned out great! Last week I built a camera holder for my Atomstack Camera, I was not impressed with the original mount it was to easy to bump and knock out of alignment. I made the mount to stratal my Longer Ray laser from the front to back out of 1/2 square 16 gauge tubing. I would not not use a laser without camera after getting it calibrated with Lightburn. I am weird that way. Just like I will never use a band saw without a brake. I like that lift too! 😁🛫

[@holliday9416]

its beautifull and totally functional, the laser i bought sizes 800 x 850 milimeters so i believe my enclosure will end beign too big and then will regreat about that laser haha

[@paulcollingham9591]

Really nice job, best ive seen and given me some great ideas...thx

[@anexoworkshop]

Great build! I'll try to replicate this once I buy my Sculpfun S30 Ultra. It has a 600x600mm work area so it's going to be a bit bigger than yours. Loved the concept, kudos from Brazil.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing right? It came out great! Isn’t overkill great!

[@catspawcustoms]

Thank you!

[@msiordie44]

You shouldnt be giving the fire such easy access to the enclosure.... Great build! Everytime I watch something on a laser or a CNC I want one. However I have very little use for one.

[@TheExtremeElementz]

This is pretty amazing, super creative and came out excellent. This has to be the best home built enclosure I’ve personally ever seen done. Especially that acrylic bending trick, awesome. I do have a question since I don’t do wood working, why those types of nails instead of screws? I understand the ease of use but is it as strong or durable as a screw long term?

[@catspawcustoms]

@@TheExtremeElementz thanks. To answer, ease of use. The joints aren’t under tension or forces that will pull them apart anyway. Glue would have been enough. No sense in overbuilding, plus with 1/2” plywood, a thicker screw would have split it.

[@srae40]

very nice, any chance to purchase any of the 3d print files

[@rostislavpolednik2027]

Exclusive job!!!!

[@catspawcustoms]

Thanks!

[@facelessfan]

Very nice. Is it possible to add a stepper motor to the scissor lift?

[@catspawcustoms]

I’m sure it could be done. There’s definitely room.

[@eddiec1960]

Great job. Talk about fate, I was just about to start making a cabinet for my laser engraver. Please could you point me to the file for the 2-way hinge. Many thanks.

[@catspawcustoms]

Sorry, that was something I personally designed and I think I lost the .stl on a computer I don’t have anymore.

[@toobaahmad9738]

Beautiful built! The lift was a great idea. I'm working with a similar machine but from Two Trees and the machine physically moves, ever so slightly, from it's position after homing. It's a nightmare in case the machine accidentally gets shut down during engraving, because I can never get it to the exact position again to continue from where it left off. I see you have also not fixed your machine's legs with some fixture/jig. Do you encounter a similar problem as well?

[@elcuriosopollo]

Fantastic job. Is it possible to share the stl files for ventilation elements and hinges?

[@gregorybernard6619]

Hello from a French handyman. Very nice video, explicit, and educational. Do you have the ability to share 3D files for ventilation? Thanks in advance. Sincerely Greg.

[@catspawcustoms]

Sorry, not planning on sharing the print files

[@Optikification]

Wish i could make something like this.

[@Graeme758]

I made mine from two Ikea cupboards, fixed back to back. Took 4 hours and including lights, hinges and various clips cost about £15. Already had perspex and extractor fan from previous corex box. If I had to buy fan and perspex probably cost about £50. Tools? Screwdriver, drill, hand saw. 800 x 800, takes my extended 20w diode with cutting area of 420 by 620. This box is great, but it's massive overkill and only doable if you have a well equipped shop and time on your hands.

[@kwaskwasny234]

Great build, can you write what type of plexi was used ? What is the best to reduce 450nm laser wave?

[@catspawcustoms]

Mine was an off-cut from a custom metal shop that was building enclosures for welding combustion cases for jet engines, so I don’t have exact spec, but you can get what you need here: lasersafetyindustries.com/products/windows-acrylic-sheet-class-4-450?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1v7fEHfZiqu95ARwkEO4GCEEEMAW9F64P1IP2qngrcL-iZ-Alg2wOkaAuY7EALw_wcB

[@scottdoesntknow23]

Could you please share the stl files for your prints? I'd really like to print that 2 way hinge!

[@rikujkoivisto]

Hi! Thank you for very nice video!! Where from did you buy that welding plastic glass?? I can't find this glass anywhere..

[@catspawcustoms]

I didn’t buy it, I know someone who worked at a custom metal fabrication company and gave me the off-cuts from the welding screens that they were making.

[@oldcountry3474]

Can you give a link for the plexiglass glass please.

[@catspawcustoms]

@@oldcountry3474 I believe if you look through the comments you’ll find one.

[@radudobrescu5402]

Hi, nice work. From where do you buy that orange plexiglass? Thank you

[@catspawcustoms]

Mine was an off-cut from a custom metal shop that was building enclosures for welding combustion cases for jet engines, so I don’t have exact spec, but you can get what you need here: lasersafetyindustries.com/products/windows-acrylic-sheet-class-4-450?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1v7fEHfZiqu95ARwkEO4GCEEEMAW9F64P1IP2qngrcL-iZ-Alg2wOkaAuY7EALw_wcB

[@nate6692]

Would the camera work through orange acrylic?

[@catspawcustoms]

Honestly no idea. I rarely use the camera.

[@TheSilentscope1982]

Is there a place to buy certified laser safe plexiglass? Have a link if so?

[@catspawcustoms]

It’s in a few of the other comments.

[@TammyAndTom]

Were the 3d printed hinges of your own design? or did you pick up the files from one of the 3d printing sites?

[@catspawcustoms]

My own design, I designed every printed part on this one.

[@scotter_dotter]

Go go geek powers!

[@jrutherford10]

Are those 3D printed vises? If so can you share model? If not, where did you get them?

[@catspawcustoms]

Vises? I’m not sure which part you mean.

[@jrutherford10]

Around the 5:35 minute mark, you have the box in a set of corner clamps/vises on your work bench. They look like they might be 3D printed but not sure. @@catspawcustoms

[@catspawcustoms]

@@jrutherford10 gotcha… wolfcraft corner clamps. wolfcraft 3415405TV Quick-Jaw Right Angle 90 Degree Corner Clamp,As the picture shown,Medium a.co/d/cWVm7Hz

[@Almuazreduan-pm1hw]

can you share me setting your light burn software because i cannot use it.. it keep have problem like origin not same with the machine and manay more

[@catspawcustoms]

I’m not a lightburn expert. When I got the machine, I set it up in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jarSZZpsg5uUgKcsi=-QMZ-6olFXGcUZ3j. I don’t know if that will help, but it is how I set it up and I’ve never had a problem. You might want to try the Atomstack community on Facebook, they are really responsive.

[@Submarinoamassado]

UAU

[@gridlock82]

Probably need to wash that honeycomb

[@ltlima]

Really cool project, but unreacheable for most of us