RENEV Endless Enclosure - 3D Printer/Laser Cutter/Equipment Enclosure (customizable/reconfigurable)

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This is a highly adaptable, reconfigurable heavy-duty housing that allows you to safeguard what's on the outside from what's inside and vice versa. The numerous configuration options are limitless, and so are its uses. Recommended Uses: 1) Safeguard ABS 3D Printers from drafts that cause warping. 2) Protect people and animals from 3D printing and laser cutting fumes when connected to a proper exhaust system. 3) Shield fingers and paws from equipment with moving parts. 4) Safeguard delicate equipment and sensitive instruments from humans and pets. 5) Public display cases for delicate and valuable items. Recommended Configurations: 1) Can be easily reconfigured for new purposes. 2) Small - 15"W x 15"D x 15"H or 21"H or 31"H or 47"H 3) Medium - 23"W x 23"D x 23"H or 31"H or 47"H 4) Large - 31"W x 31"D x 31"H or 47"H 5) Extra Large - 47"W x 47"D x 47"H 6) Panel sizes can be mixed and matched to suit your needs: Examples: 31"W x 15"D x 15"H; 15"W x 15"D x 47"H; 47"W x 31"D x 23"H; etc. 7) Cut your own 0.25" thick panels to customize. 8) Pre-made 0.25" thick acrylic panels can be purchased on http://renev.biz/category/enclosures/renev-endless-enclosures/ Hardware: 1) 3D Print It Yourself hardware can be found on this page 2) Heavy-duty aluminum and steel hardware can be purchased on http://renev.biz/category/enclosures/renev-endless-enclosures/ 3) Door-edge-mount hinges - brass-plated steel - https://www.mcmaster.com/#18455a62/ 4) Door-edge-mount hinges - chrome-plated steel - https://www.mcmaster.com/#18455a61/ 5) 18-8 stainless steel extra-wide Phillips rounded head screws - 10-24 thread size, 1/2" long - https://www.mcmaster.com/#91770a242/ (used for aluminum machined corner brackets) 6) Torx rounded head thread-forming screws for plastic, 18-8 stainless steel, number 8 size, 3/4" long - https://www.mcmaster.com/#96001a326/ - (used for outer 2 screws on 3D printed corner brackets) 7) Torx rounded head thread-forming screws for plastic, 18-8 stainless steel, number 8 size, 1/2" long - https://www.mcmaster.com/#96001a322/ - (used for inner 2 screws on 3D printed corner brackets) Accessory Locator: 1) Push-to-open magnetic latch - https://www.mcmaster.com/#1860a22/=17yufzo 2) Door lock - https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-8-10mm-Thickness-Double-Sliding/dp/B01IVY6MHQ/ 3) Equipment-cooling fan thermostat - https://www.mcmaster.com/#19155k16/ Notes: 1) The bottom center of the enclosure can be removed to allow the enclosure to be lowered down around fixed equipment. 2) The center of the top plate can be opened for an exhaust vent or to thread filament through. 3) Panel material does not block laser light.