EMT8 - The absolute cheapest metal frame for your Anet A8

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Join us on our Facebook group for more help, projects and more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/313198752549177/. This is a cost-effective way to get a metal frame for your Anet A8 or similar printer. In Canada, aluminum extrusions are very expensive, so I created this project. You'll need the following materials (prices in CAD): 1x10' of 3/4" EMT tubing - $10 About 60 #10x3/4 metal self-tapping screws - $5 A third of a spool of your preferred filament (I used PETG) - $10 This project was based on hdaniel3's idea for using PVC tubing, so I drew inspiration from his work. Pheneeny's AM8 was also a source of inspiration; some parts were copied from his project. Before assembling the frame, predrill every hole with a 1/8" drill bit. Cut the tubing to these lengths: X: 3x 313mm Y: 2x 364mm Z: 2x 443mm Z supports: 2x 200mm For those in metric countries, scale the parts by 105% for 25mm OD tubing and 107% for 25.4mm OD. The frame was attached to a 1/2" plywood using EMT straps. Install the Power Supply and the Motherboard on their supports before putting them on the frame; otherwise, the screws will be inaccessible. CAUTION: The ZMotorMount_L & R have tight tolerances for the Z tubing. I recommend filing the printed holes smooth, then inserting it with a rubber mallet. Added EMT8_s3d for those who use Simplify3D and want to see their printer.