Practically Invisible Front Cover (for UM2+/Extended)

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If your printer doesn't have an acrylic cover, chances are you've considered it but can't access a laser cutter, and any existing solutions involve modifying the printer itself. Well, no more - the Practically Invisible Front Cover does not require any printer modifications. Simply buy any off-the-shelf acrylic sheet and transform it into a front cover in half an hour without needing a laser cutter. What is this Black Magic? The Practically Invisible Front Cover will preserve the clean look of your printer, asking only a few seconds of your time to lock in the front cover whenever it's removed. This is done by attaching four swivel locks to the acrylic sheet itself - it's clean, easy, and awesome. What do I need to do aside from printing the swivel locks (CH01)? Use a hot solder to burn four holes into the acrylic sheet; it'll only take a minute. Four pages of very educational instructions are included. Inspiration I'm always inspired by the practical simplicity of IKEA furniture that uses plastic mounts to lock things in place, and I have a feeling one of those IKEA things uses swivel locks. Please post your makes. It helps me improve further when you share your makes, and it helps people with measurements for their printers. The measurements provided are only applicable for Ultimaker 2 printers.