IKEA Lack Enclosure

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This is my IKEA LACK 3D printer enclosure. It makes use of the popular IKEA LACK table and turns two of them into a nice 3D printer enclosure to be able to print materials that would otherwise be difficult to print. I decided to do my own enclosure since most others I found didnt have enough height to place a concrete paver in it without having the filament bent or even snap when printing tall objects. The stl files are designed with tolerances in mind. I discovered my IKEA LACK legs werent that square as they should be and the usual tolerances when 3D printing add the rest to the mix. So even if you don't achieve absolute dimensional accuracy the parts will usually fit. **One thing to keep in mind: I did not yet complete the sides and the front door. This will be next and I will update this thing as soon as possible.** **Changelog** 2018-03-11 - Finally had the time to print the modified stl files and check if they work as expected. Indeed, the fix I introduced into the Middle Spacers works. My LACK enclosure sides are now pretty much square (444mmx585mm). Time to order polycarbonate panels :-). 2018-03-08 - Discovered another tolerance problem. When printing the Middle Spacers the distance between the legs on the lower and upper side showed a difference of 2mm. This would result in the sides/door being trapezoid. I also made the holes for the brass inserts a bit wider and deeper, as suggested by SuperRoach. 2018-03-07 - Changed the way the leg extensions are mounted to the top LACK legs. BOM and assembly manual updated accordingly. I discovered the LACKs leg pressboard material gets damaged quickly if you unscrew the leg extensions later on. 2018-03-05 - Fixed small missalignment of the holes in all "Middle Spacer" parts. The hole for the woodscrew that connects the leg to the table was not centered.