IKEA Hack: 3D Printer Enclosure

[@zerk_dev]

You explained everything you did, what you used, what you bought, and what you made all under 5 minutes... Thank you so much! Fantastic video, dude! The only thing that would make it 100% perfect is maybe a reference sheet, or even just some links in the description would be great :) Either way, this is a great video thanks again!

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching, and for the comment. Good suggestion!

[@p0ppytears]

@@BaldGuyDIY You quoted around $80 for the whole build but the one supplier I got a quote from for some plexiglass wants $80 just for the plexiglass. Where did you get yours?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

@@p0ppytears just a local plastics supplier. Prices might have changed since I did that project. If you find a place that sells full sheets and then get them to cut it down it will be cheaper than a custom glass place. Good luck!

[@n3gev46]

Do you mind sharing the files that you used to make the printed pieces for the enclosure?

[@DiamondDogGoPewPew]

The leg pieces I've seen in thingyverse

[@jasonellis200]

Is there a way to make the connectors for the middle and top table longer? I need about 3-4” taller for height.

[@erraddict]

My office has carpet, how stable are they when the printers are running? I'm worried it'll wobble and mess up the prints

[@OohMax]

Project list Drill Long thingy for drill to drill and attach the 2nd and 3rd table Special drill bit for drilling plexiglass Hinges, thingies and whatchamacallits to hold the tables together and secure the plexiglass. Rare earth magnets Screws Drywall screws Screw driver 3 tables Anything I missed?

[@karlhuttenmeister]

No mention of what size Lack to get?

[@dannyrenna2659]

Hi Do you have all the files for the printing parts

[@obydaabdulrahman4976]

Are you able to share the STL files for this project and the size of the plexiglass please?

[@taracarpino6715]

Hello! This is amazing! Is there anyway to still get the files? Thank you! 😊

[@jesusnievesjr.2444]

Hello I like the way you built the enclosure. Can you share the STL file? I have the ikea tables

[@ernestosonnessa2729]

Great design, can I please have the STL files. I will use it for my enclosure.

[@97JoMiller]

do you have a link to the parts that you modified like the little angle pieces that you put the magnets in as well as link to the magnets?

[@inlinejoe13]

Could I please have have the STL files for this? Thank you

[@takohtuesdays9053]

In your stl folder there is a file called 5mmID whats that for?

[@1937Brett]

What are the names of the legs you use?

[@johnramirez423]

Hey, Awesome video! can i get a hold of the STL files please and what are the sizes of the plexiglass you used? thank you!

[@alexanderyoung3616]

Amazing

[@tonysalinas5853]

Definitely... a better way to go than anything i have seen before..,... any link to the stls available?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I sent the files. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@bahay_kubokahitmunti7946]

Nice design for 3D enclosure

[@BaldGuyDIY]

+Bahay_Kubo KahitMunti Thanks! I still want to add a temperature control for it but haven’t yet.

[@mariyacameron395]

Thank you for sharing! I just bought a FL Sun qq s pro to print PLA. Do you recommend this type of enclosure to print in PLA?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching! You don’t really need an enclosure for PLA, as far as environmental control. It’s more to have a nice place to put the printer, if you put the plexiglass on it’s quieter as well.

[@PowerAirSimulations]

do you have a link for the printed parts

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I can send you the files if you email me. [e-mail]

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

What do the magnets do, hold on the plexi glass? I must of missed something....

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching. Yes. The magnets do hold the plexiglass. Makes a nice firm connection.

[@DiogoSalazar1]

Hi there, have you noticed any wobbliness when the printer is going full speed? Thanks

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hi, thanks for checking out the video. I have noticed any wobbliness of the enclosure itself. Depending on if you are using it on carpet or on a hard surface, you may want to shim the legs to make it more level and stable. I use mine on laminate, and the floor is not quite level, so I use shims.

[@chrisvincent8528]

Thanks for the stl files this morning (🇬🇧 time)

[@BaldGuyDIY]

You’re very welcome, I hope it turns out great!

[@MrBobWareham]

That was very good and it looks good but now you have two? want you gonna do with two

[@BaldGuyDIY]

One is mine and one is my brother-in-law’s:)

[@vicvlogs5445]

As well as any screws and plexiglass you bought to make it. Did you have to cut the plexiglass yourself?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hello and thanks for watching! I used 1/8" thick acrylic, and I had it cut by a local supplier to the dimensions I needed. I used 8-32 screws to attach the hinges and connect to the magnets, and I used a bit that drilled the hole and tapped the threads into the acrylic in one pass.

[@Lightning_JC]

Hey, I was just wondering if you can still hear the printer when it’s in the enclosure? Planning on having one in the living room and really want to cut back the sound. Cheers.

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hi, thanks for watching. You can definitely still hear the printer, but it does make it quieter. If you enclose all the sides, and use weather stripping around the edges, it will make a big difference, but you will still be able to hear it.

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I’ve sent the files. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching!

[@security1guy]

What 3D prints parts links?

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Brandon, thanks again for sharing the files... definitely earned a Like + Sub, even hit the gray notification Bell!!!

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@DAGODER]

Question. Is there a reason why you did not use the column blocks that are on the top table on the bottom table? It would look better.

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I just didn’t need the height lift like I did for the top table. Different sized printers may need different height adjustments. If I was going to put another printer on the bottom shelf I’d need the height extensions. Thanks for watching!

[@AugustSlippedAway15]

I’m just looking to join the two tables together like you did at the beginning for the bottom two. What brackets were those that you used and where can I get them?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Please send me an email [e-mail] and I’ll send you the files. Thanks for watching!

[@jeraldstraub3194]

What did you use the Foot_support file for?

[@devinandlandon344]

Is there anyway to make this enclosure with just two table ?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Absolutely! I just wanted the extra height and storage of 3. Thanks for watching!

[@joshschlueter4630]

What size plexiglass did you get?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hi, thanks for watching. The acrylic sheet I used was 1/8" thick, and the dimensions were 17.25"W x 19.5”H. Keep in mind that your printer might not fit the enclosure without tweaking the heights of the extensions, so the dimensions of the acrylic might not be the same.

[@miniblaze4634]

Nice video. You should fill out your information and include links for the stl, and other things users might need to do what you did. I am curious. You didn't address the heat that can build up and damage a power supply or the led. Is this not an issue?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

+MiniBlaze Thanks for the feedback! I haven’t noticed any issues with heat at all. The power supply sits outside of the enclosure under the printer. The changes to the power supply I made to power the LEDs haven’t created any noticeable additional heat. I leave my printer on continuously and use it pretty regularly.

[@jo21e6]

Nice building! For what do you need two tables? Why not just Polycarbonate on the top without a second table?

[@satina1169]

Looks or stability I guess

[@Fanarh]

Hello! I just got my lack tables, could you please send me the STL files?

[@Fanarh]

My mail is [e-mail]

[@BaldGuyDIY]

@@Fanarh sent, thanks for watching!

[@rod7451]

Hey would I be able to get your stls so I can try this?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Definitely! Send me an email, I will respond with the files.

[@Boffin2002]

Nice build and done with some thought. I liked the added space gained by using the taller lower supports. My garage is now the only option to accommodate my Ender3Pro so your enclosure should be just right. I'd appreciate the stl or point me at them please.

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching. Send me a quick email and I’ll send you the files. [e-mail].

[@NuarStanger]

Just out of curiosity, how thick are your plexi panels? They look pretty sturdy in the video.

[@BaldGuyDIY]

NuarStanger thanks for watching! The panels are 1/8” thick acrylic.

[@maksimum7017]

Where did you get the plexiglass?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Maksimum it’s acrylic. I just googled “buy plastic sheeting” and the name of the closest city. Good luck!

[@cypher1053]

Wow! Exactly what I was looking for! Can you please send me the STL files? Keep up the great content!

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Definitely. Send me an email, [e-mail], and I’ll send the files. Thanks for watching!

[@robroy9793]

Brandon, Your email is coming up on my end as not valid. Just to be sure, I tried sending you another email from a different mail server and I got the same message. I wish to contact you via email to obtain your STL files. Any chance you have another email address that is valid?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hi Rob, I just tested the email and it is still working properly. [e-mail].

[@AarOnCoasters]

Hi Brandon- I sent you an email asking for the files. you have a simple set up and I subbed. May I ask if this in on Thingiverse so I can just grab the files?

[@TheSegWayne]

Great video and I would love to build one. Rather than post my e-mail publicly since there are DOZENS of people asking for them, could you simply edit the description for the video or add links here to the STL files? Thanks!

[@BaldGuyDIY]

You can send me an email. I’ve never encouraged anyone to post their address in the comments. [e-mail]

[@Dustindude]

Are you sharing the sky files? 🙏

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Send me an email request and I’ll send you the files. [e-mail].

[@aaronkaufman3756]

Headed to ikea next weekend to grab some of these lack tables to build this. Great vid! Any chance you can link your stl files?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Send me an email, I’ll gladly send them to you. [e-mail].

[@Doc_Cussewago]

@@BaldGuyDIY I have a vyper and am making a lack enclosure. Any chance I could a the ..Stl file for the leg extensions? Thanks.

[@danv8734]

hi are the stl files available. thanks

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hi, thanks for watching. Send me an email to [e-mail] and I will send them to you!

[@octico]

Why not post the STL files on Thingiverse?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I’ve just decided not to post my project files so far. I may in the future. If you’d like them, send me an email and I’ll share them. Thanks for watching!

[@bigmiket92]

Awesome setup can I get the STL files?

[@bigmiket92]

[e-mail]

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Michael Theriot I will send them to you today. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@bigmiket92]

@@BaldGuyDIY Thank you

[@marcelkuz]

Wow! May i have the stl files, too?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Yep! Send me an email and I’ll send them to you. [e-mail]

[@nicolasthimothee5087]

ou peut ton trouver les fichier des piece imprimé merci

[@BaldGuyDIY]

envoyez-moi un e-mail et je vous enverrai les fichiers. [e-mail]

[@nicolasthimothee5087]

Bonjour voici mon adresse mail pour les fichier meuble ikea [e-mail]

[@IxToxicity]

Could you send me the STL files as well? I am getting my lack table enclosure together this weekend. great video

[@IxToxicity]

My email is [e-mail]

[@BaldGuyDIY]

@@IxToxicity I sent the files. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@IxToxicity]

@@BaldGuyDIY Thanks alot. the leg extensions are some long prints. Thanks again

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hopefully it’s worth waiting for! Have a great weekend.

[@usaaib]

Nice video, can you share the stl files. Thanks!

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching. I can definitely share the files, just send me an email to [e-mail].

[@chriswrench1196]

Can I get the stls?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Chris Wrench thanks for watching! Please send me an email to [e-mail] and I’ll send them to you

[@chriswrench1196]

Done

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I sent them. Good luck on your project!

[@Qub1tus]

Awesome ! Great Design, im looking for sth like that. can u send me the stl files please?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Sure thing! Just send me an email, [e-mail].

[@captainlimewire]

Link for the files?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Hello! Send me an email to [e-mail] and I’ll send you the files. Thanks for watching!

[@captainlimewire]

BaldGuyDIY I sent one

[@BaldGuyDIY]

non existent I’ll send you the files. Good luck on your project!

[@captainlimewire]

The risers aren’t tall enough for the ender 5 unfortunately

[@BaldGuyDIY]

non existent great feedback, and a simple fix for that. Just scale the z axis of the model while leaving the x and y the same. If you need it 1.5 times the height of the original, just make the z scale 150%. That should solve it. Good luck!

[@captainlimewire]

BaldGuyDIY thank you, it needs to raise approximately 2” but I was going to go 2 1/2” just for extra clearance. How would I be able to figure out the percentage I need to adjust it?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

non existent measure the regular sized one. Then add the extra height you want to add and divide that number by the original height. So for example, if the original was 4”, and you are going to add 2 1/2”, the new total is 6.5”. 6.5/4=1.625, so scale the z by 163%, or round up slightly to 165%, and you’ll be good!

[@captainlimewire]

BaldGuyDIY thank you so much!

[@BaldGuyDIY]

non existent if you don’t mind, post the final z scale that you used for the Ender 5 so others will know. Thanks and good luck!

[@czaras_]

To the author: can't you see this whole comments section become a begging place for stl files. I just can't understand what's the point and why in hell can't you just put them in description???

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thank you for watching and for the feedback. If you’d like the files, send me an email and I’d be happy to share them with you.

[@taxi-ko7vg]

liked the idea sent you an email for the files. Max

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching, I’ll send the files!

[@taxi-ko7vg]

@@BaldGuyDIY have you sent them already?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

You should have them now. Sorry for the delay!

[@Shinju81]

Great work !!! Can i have the printing Files ? E-Mail send ;-)

[@pohalsted8847]

Why not just post the STL files?. I wish these videos would stay out of my feed.

[@BaldGuyDIY]

I’ve chosen not to at this time. I’ll email them gladly upon request.

[@woodybreaux8178]

Do you mind sharing the files that you used to make the printed pieces for the enclosure?

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Woody Breaux send me your email address in a private message and I will!

[@woodybreaux8178]

@@BaldGuyDIY sadly our channel does not have any contact info or set up to receive private messages

[@BaldGuyDIY]

Woody Breaux Send me an email then. [e-mail]:)

[@morpheus6d9]

Can you post the STL files?

[@svenflock2889]

@@morpheus6d9 For me too Please :)