Welded invisible plastic glass enclosure

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Hi there! In this project, I came up with a model that doesn't require any special software or expertise. Sorry to Bilgertz for uploading his part without permission - I just wanted to share an idea on how to build a simple and effective enclosure. While building it, you'll learn some valuable skills about plastics and their uses. If you're looking for an enclosure that's easy to make, invisible, and doesn't require drilling or 3D printing, here's a solution: 1. I bought plastic sheets in Germany from a local hardware store called "Hornbach" - they were made of Polystyrene (also known as Plexiglas). Be sure to choose the right material; I learned that the hard way! In my case, I used 3-4mm thick sheets. Cut the sheets to fit your printer's dimensions, but remember to add the working space dimensions too - it's easy to forget! To cut the plastic, use a sharp object like a cutter knife. Just press the backside of the blade against the plastic and scratch it about 25-50 times. Then, bend the blade over a corner and let it break. 2. You'll need special glue for welding Plexiglas parts together - you can find it in craft stores or online. I used Ravell's glue, which works like magic! Clean up the surfaces before gluing them together, making sure there are no loose particles from cutting. Apply the glue to both sides and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, stick the parts together and leave it for another 20-30 minutes. When it hardens, you'll have a strong and airtight enclosure. 3. After that, you can add door hinges and snap-on parts. Don't forget to drill holes for the filament input and cable of your 3D printer. I used the following parts: * Snap: https://www.hornbach.de/shop/Kugelschnaepper-Messing-8x43-mm-1-Stueck/5863088/artikel.html * Supply cable hole: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1011192 * 2 hinges: https://www.hornbach.de/shop/Scharnier-breit-mit-vernietetem-Messingstift-40-x-60-mm-Galv-gelb-verzinkt/8063002/artikel.html * Filament input (I use PTFE tubes from my filament box): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1371130 Have fun with your new welded enclosure!