DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE!! // DIY Fume & Smoke Extraction

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Samcraft is a channel all about educating, inspiring, motivating, encouraging, and sharing the things I've learned since starting my own small business in 2018.
Today on Samcraft I address smoke and fume extraction with laser engravers. I build a DIY system and install it into my small workshop at my laser workstation called LaserTown. I install a 6 inch dryer vent with inline duct fan and a 4 inch dryer vent with inline duct fan along with several flex hoses and duct pipes to build my own system.
🔷 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🔷
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Project Outline
0:44 - Installing 6" vent for a CO2 laser
1:52 - Installing 4" vent for the diode and infrared lasers
4:20 - 4" Duct Pipe and Inline Fan Install
5:20 - Connecting the Diode Laser
7:13 - Connecting the Infrared Laser
8:02 - System Overview
8:52 - Wireless Control for Inline Duct Fans
10:38 - Testing the Fume & Smoke Extraction
12:48 - Results of Smoke Test
13:57 - This System Works Great!
14:39 - Future Expansions Are Easy
15:22 - Thanks for Joining me in the Workshop
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[@dnarobo]

And when needed, a master blast gate may also help 'winterize' and cutoff outside air, in addition to what the louvers can block. Keep on Burnin'

[@kenluning909]

The workshop is coming along nicely. I am planning on getting back into mine soon.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That works great Sam! That prints beautiful !♡♡♡

[@TheStuppets]

Hey Sam, I recommend you duct tape the joints and connections along your hood and ducts. You should notice even better flow.

[@bobbennett7195]

Glad to see things are working out for you. Merry Christmas.

[@kalrog22]

Great video! I added fume extraction for my lasers last year. I used a 6-inch exhaust similar to yours, but instead of doing different hoses to each, I built a cabinet to house all of my machines in. Your six inch fan is strong enough to vent all of your lasers at once. One word of caution is that if you have air conditioning in the summer, you may have condensation issues with the un-insulated ducts.

[@TheWoodHaven]

That setup works for a lot of different applications. Good info.

[@tamora.monique]

Great job!!!! Great addition for your business and health!!!!

[@mikedoyle5362]

Very good build and the best part, simple! Thankyou.

[@GoingApeCostume]

This video is like a Christmas present! I might have to mount a fan out of the window, but now I definitely have ideas.

[@norm5785]

Great job, thank for sharing, wonderful safety/healthy idea. Stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@foundrylabz]

TY Sam! And wishing you and your loved ones a Very Merry Christmas!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks Alex, you and yours too!

[@jamesharless5357]

Great video Sam!👍🏻

[@guynotes777]

Amazing information as always..thank you

[@LarryDMitchell]

Perfect video for this newbie! Just received approval from my CEO/CFO (Wife 🙋‍♀️) to build a dedicated OLM3 laser room in an 8x8 unused basement area as soon as I/we declutter it. Your video was spot on not just in content but the links to the hardware will help!

[@Samcraftcom]

Sounds like a great project, glad I could help!

[@chucklenz9011]

I love ur sign, I need that for our kitchen when I/wife (pick one) cook for guests.

[@karenexner6848]

Perfect timing, we just ordered our last yesterday!! Thanks for the info. Merry Christmas!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@patshipp9195]

You are a true thinker and inventor, after all "Necessity is the Mother of Invention". Great job on the shop. Love to watch a pro. God Bless 💖💖👍👍😄😄

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you very much!

[@karencary3312]

Great work.

[@SusDudYT]

Great video! You just saved me a bunch of money too! All other videos I've seen (which hasn't been too many) on laser exhaust fans have recommended a very expensive fan (over $100). Love what you do and have been enjoying your content for a while :)

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad I could help!

[@sandramarshall7712]

Great video! Merry Christmas!!!

[@Samcraftcom]

Thank you! You too!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

I had it in my shopping cart but had not decided yet. Watched this and my mind was made up. Bought it. Thank you for the video.

[@Samcraftcom]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@rictecilder]

Thanks for the great video, I need to get a fume and dust extraction setup on my Snapmaker 2.0 A350 but first I need to make an enclosure and a dedicated place for it.

[@playamytrumpet]

Hi Sam, I have two XTool lasers, 10w and 20w also swap out 10w with the Infrared. I’ve Y’d the machine exhausts together just prior to inline exhaust fan(same as yours) and I used 4” pvc pipe with foil tape at all connections to help eliminate the possibility of smoke/fumes/smell entering our work area. Works very well. Yours seems extremely good to.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks for the info!

[@heffe2001]

At one time I used the Vivosun inline fan that looks like the white one you put on the Co2, but I eventually switched over to AC Infinity models on both my diode and Co2. I have a 6" Cloudline S6 model (you can chage the power in increments with a built in wired remote), and a 4" Cloudline A4 (also speed selectable). I do still have a Vivosun 6" if you'd want to change out that 4" model for something larger that'd draw from all 3 lasers without issue, you're welcome to it (you'd have to change the exhaust size to 6" though). The vivosun is also speed-selectable on the cord, low medium and high speeds, so you can kind of tailor it to what you're doing and keep noise levels down also if necessary (Vivosun T6, 390cfm so it'd absolutely handle all3 of those without any issues at all). Like several others here, I have my fans mounted vertically to the vent, and have it as close to the exhaust hole in the wall as possible (these types of fans pull air much better than they do push, so they need to be at the end). I also use smart outlets to control my fans, as well as a light panel above my big Co2 so I can actually see the bed better through it's camera when I'm aligning stuff. Have you had much of a chance yet to play with the Co2, curious if you've moved any of your 'production' processes over to that, and have seen the time-savings that the Co2 gets you over the diode lasers (spoons, etc).

[@carolinacutie2u]

I’ve found that extracting the fumes/smoke with the vent facing up helps remove the smell from the immediate area much faster as smoke rises and is not being pushed down and then having to move upward. I have my current laser vented out of a window and exhausting upward greatly reduced the amount of smell that was in the window area much better. I’m waiting on my new laser to arrive and will be installing an extractor through the wall of my shop, but it will still be near the window. A small overhang to reduce collection of rainwater into the hose/vent is also installed over the window.

[@GeraldJensen]

Thanks a bunch ... I think you have just helped me solve my smoke extraction problem!

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad I could help!

[@jgivens1227]

I love watching these videos. All Greek, but, very interesting. Thank you, MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎁🎄 & HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎈🎆🎊 to you all. Please take care and stay safe

[@Samcraftcom]

Same to you!

[@sharonromer6606]

Merry Christmas 🌲🌬❄❄

[@Zero2Random]

I have two of those 4” fans on my enclosure for my LM3, and I notice that right at the joint between the front input and exhaust side of those fans, they don’t 100% seal, which can lead to some smoke smell in the garage. I used aluminum tape to seal those, and also used hose clamps instead of screws.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family. Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks so much, Merry Christmas to you and yours too!

[@mikepetitt9624]

This is great! Ya I was going to mention you may want some blast gates. Keeping your lungs safe is really important! This is what I’m working on down draft table, major dust extraction project. No more wood working till something is in place for me

[@Samcraftcom]

I'm becoming more and more picky on dust and fumes too!

[@LandtoHouse]

I am looking to get a laser. Looks like a fume extraction system is in my future. Thanks!

[@pmartin6759]

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️ Merry Christmas to you guys❤️❤️❤️

[@vickyrupe8999]

Nice🤙

[@JSMachine1]

The part in this video talking about origins - I am super excited for this. I just bought a larger 60w CO2 with a Ruida control, so I have to upgrade to Lightburn. The small, less advanced K40s I've been using don't support Lightburn without updated boards, so I am forced to use K40 Whisperer software. Although it may be there, I was never able to find the location of anything without just moving and eying in the laser. I come from a cnc programming background and I need to know where stuff is, so really looking forward to this feature in Lightburn.

[@Samcraftcom]

You're going to LOVE using Lightburn!

[@larrywhitaker4667]

I guess better late than never. Hope you have a very happy new year if we don’t see you before then

[@robmills4709]

Great results Sam, I have a smart plug to control my extraction via Alexa. Merry Christmas from the UK to you all.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks, you too!

[@rightpassage]

So glad somebody made this video and it was you! I have received the same fan and accessories for the D1 pro that I'm supposed to be receiving. I don't know what size the fan is on the exhaust perhaps it's also a 3-in? Then I will have to get the reducer as well? I did get a 4-in backdraft flap. I also have a 6-in hose that is previously installed.

[@Samcraftcom]

Glad I could help!

[@richardbosson774]

Merry Christmas to you all from me and my family in Thailand

[@Samcraftcom]

Same to you!

[@jazzil7887]

Nice video. I have made automatic turning on/ off , which starts with the start of engraving, and stops 10 sec efter the end.

[@tonycostello4452]

Great work, but if you are open to a suggestion buld a box for the outside of your shop to mount the fans outside to lower inside the shop noise.

[@facelessfan]

Great video. When you set origin in lightburn, do you have to set origin on every project or is the origin stored

[@mmazboi]

Easiest "heres Johnny " moment that was sadly missed

[@Samcraftcom]

Honestly... I cut out my "Hello Clarice" bit from that scene! LOL

[@w8one]

I used a 4 inch dust collector kit from harbor freight for my extraction.

[@davidfinney6855]

just had this idea for you. Giant guitar picks (like a foot tall), with custom laser engraving.

[@proudcanadianeh4663]

Hey Sam thanks as always for your vids! What is that bed you are using, is it make from wood? Do we make it ourselves (like laser engrave wood or paper?). I thoutgh we had to use the honey comb at all times so cutting and engraving, thanks!

[@georgewilmore7599]

I have the xtool d1 10w I’ll be building an enclosure ASAP.

[@michaelstarks4664]

Hey Sam if you have a router you can make a jig to cut those holes with.

[@steveferguson1232]

I have that same exhaust fan on my xtool and it does work great. Like how you handled the M4

[@Samcraftcom]

Good to know! Thanks

[@steveferguson1232]

Merry Christmas to you Sam, Angela and the boys. Have a wonderful day

[@BigDaddy5]

2 things...... the flex needs to be shorter so as not to droop, and with that tin ducting, tape the seams. other wise its a great set up. took us a few times to gwwt ours right.

[@timothyhayton1872]

Hi Sam, On your Fusion tablet….do you run laser strictly from that or do you load stuff into it then control from that. Thanks, Tim

[@mape556]

Hi Sam, I have a D1 and am building an enclosure. In looking at your video, it looks like you placed the vent to the enclosure underneath creating a vacuum? What's your opinion regarding the vent being top or bottom?

[@JM-sl2np]

Question - Did You remove the fan from Ortur enclosure? thx

[@travisdurham7736]

Sam, I have an open frame 20 watt diode. Do you think the fan and duct system would work ok with it since it’s not in and enclosure?

[@user-zb9rj4hm3c]

I renovated my basement and put in a dryer vent...correct me if i'm wrong, but I should be able to use that to vent my Laser cutter right??!

[@darleneclark6098]

Lol we just killed our Milwaukee oscillating tool also. We bought a cheap corded one at harbor freight. Works great

[@lesbrown51]

Hi Sam, love your channel, can you tell us more about your laser computing hardware and software. With multiple jobs on the go, are you running multiple computers?

[@Samcraftcom]

These are all connected to a mini desktop PC. The diode and CO2 lasers run in Lightburn and the Atomstack runs in SeaCAD. All run fine simultaneously on the PC (Windows 10, Intel i7, 16 GB RAM, SSD).

[@scottmorris4914]

Great video, thanks. Any ideas on a filtering setup, instead of exiting the fumes out of the building?

[@Samcraftcom]

I've read up on others who try that, thinking they don't have to exhaust outdoors, but they all have issues and residual fumes in the room. I rather just get that stuff out of my workspace -- even if it means paying to heat or cool the air lost through the ducts.

[@scottmorris4914]

@@Samcraftcom Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately I do not have access to the exterior.looking forward to you next video.

[@rhondaenglish1329]

Hi Sam, I haven't got a clue what your talking about, but enjoyed watching anyway. Take care.

[@BinaryDisastr]

What extraction fan did you use that took all the smoke from the Ortur? I got a fairly inexpensive one like the black one you show and it's pretty underwhelming. It's rated at 195cfm but I barely feel the suction in my xTool F1.

[@sputnik4216]

Watched quickly, can't figure which fan is which, the black one or the white one. So you run two fans?

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

My reciprocating saw was making the same clicking noise as your multitool, with the same result. 😕

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

I was expecting to see you tape up the plumbing. Screws were good, but it looked like a rather loose, leaky fit. My Z1 needs at least 200cfm to pull out the smoke and I only have the front open on my enclosure box. Not easy to find a 4" fan that beefy.

[@justinbanks2380]

Putting a PVC end cap for the atom stack could make the getting on and off of the cap easier as they have threaded caps

[@Sam-Invents]

How do you feel about securing lthe open end that is floating in the air to fixed position using some magents? This way it will be more secure and it will allow you to easily remove it, if needed.

[@Samcraftcom]

It's an aluminum flex hose so magnets won't work, also the atomstack is aluminum. :) Honestly it's completely fine as-is for me... keeping it simple. :)

[@richardyniguez9694]

Great video I have Question how do you replace your air from your location? using this setup?

[@Samcraftcom]

My workshop door is not an air-tight seal. I also have windows I can open if need be. My shop it not air tight either. :)

[@MatthewOgden]

if you buy blast gates get metal ones the plastic gates jam and are useless.

[@wendyburston3132]

👍

[@seeenuf]

How did you make your decision on what equipment to buy? Keep the videos coming.

[@Samcraftcom]

To be completely honest, the lasers have been sent in exchange for showing them in various videos on my channel. That being said, I get tons of emails daily from all sorts of companies, but only said yes to these. I prefer a tool with a good community following with many fellow users to reach out to for help, also from a company that's been around a while (not fresh to the game), then I weigh options vs. price vs. features.

[@scottmorris4914]

On your Ortur, what honeycomb platform did you get for it?

[@Samcraftcom]

I don't have a honeycomb bed on my Ortur. It only engraves -- never cuts.

[@jamesward1855]

Question, can I join my exhaust system for the laser, to the exhaust side of dust collector? Another words in junction with the vent leading thru the wall outside. Not thru the whole system.

[@antkn33]

I read on a manufacturers web site that you definitely should not do this. It was either Monport or Omtech.

[@harryape9059]

Why did you drill a 6" hole and install 6" vent and fans but your links are for 4" stuff?

[@reflector36]

I ordered that exact fan then searched for videos about diy laser fume extraction

[@alanlurie8675]

Tip: Use a Holesaw

[@tbjorn7374]

I have such a sinus infection from the smoke/fumes from my laser even with the enclosure....

[@Samcraftcom]

You need stronger fume extraction then! Be careful of that stuff, some is extremely harmful!

[@peetymcfly8871]

Laser engraving fumes should not be underestimated. Depending on the type of wood and materials used, they can pose serious health risks.

[@rmg5353]

Is this set up still working for you? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pedersonscountrywoodworkin6967]

should have a Dewalt...LOL

[@user-justbeingme]

Just to let you know, when you film directly while engraving the laser hurts my eyes. Is there a filter you can use as you're wearing your glasses and we don't have any?

[@espressomatic]

Filtration. Please carbon and particle filter your exhaust.

[@matchstickdesignco]

Why?

[@timtrafford4718]

I gave a thumbs down because of the click bait title.

[@homezero]

I really love being a part of what you do. Thank you! Spoiler alert! I see we got a sneak peek at the French Cleate Tool Wall. 🥲 Anticipating the video on that one.

[@Samcraftcom]

Ahh yes... hard to hide that big tool wall as it's being done. :) Cleats are mounted on part of it, and I'm working on some holders, etc.

[@bobbyareias2382]

@@Samcraftcom can you make a video on leather hat patches? Or let me know what machine I can use to make leather patches for hats? I’m very interested