Vacuum Adapter for X-Carve

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Update! (3/17/2016) Finished crafting custom dust covers for my Y and Z projects, finally managed to machine out a window. It measures 71mmx71mm in size, featuring a 20mmx20mm hole at its center. The design snaps into place perfectly, eliminating the need for adhesives. I came across someone who had printed a vacuum adapter for their X-carve to reduce dust accumulation and was impressed by the concept. Although they didn't release the STL file, I liked the idea so much that I decided to create my own version. The adapter consists of two parts, as it wouldn't fit on my print bed in a single go. It's designed to accommodate up to 3/4-inch plywood, which is likely the thickest material I'll be cutting for a while. I discovered the original creator on Inventables and wanted to share FrancisMarasigan's design here, offering my sincere appreciation for their original concept! You can also find Nightram's model files on Youmagine at this link: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/xcarve-fixed-dust-collector This is a work in progress, so I'll update it as soon as everything is finalized. I'll also add the dimensions for the window (1/4-inch acrylic) shortly. I printed this using 0.3mm / 205-degree settings with PLA material and 30% infill. The results seem to be holding up well so far. Additionally, I created a new adapter for my hose to connect it securely to my affordable Sears shopvac (35mm ID at the shopvac / 39mm OD for the hose). Print Settings: Printer Brand: Printrbot Printer Model: Printrbot Plus Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3mm Infill: 30% Notes: I actually printed the one in the picture on my old Printrbot Jr, but I'll be printing a nicer version using the Printrbot Plus soon.