Mostly Printed CNC Laser Mount

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Update 15-Oct-2016: I'm changing my MPCNC over to the HicWic universal tool mount so I've added an adapter to allow my laser mount to connect to the HicWic system. If you're using this deign with the HicWic mount then you don't need the conduit clamp. Laser set-up guide on the Vicious1 website, Thanks again Vicious and HicWic for your contributions! http://www.vicious1.com/the-2-8-watt-100-laser/ This is the laser mount I conjured up and is featured on my $100 2.8 watt laser write-up found on the vicious1 website. I wanted something that could be installed or removed in seconds and didn't want to remove my spindle to install it so this what I made up. The connector is a 4pin XLR chassis mount connector and can be found on ebay. The shroud has a channel that can accept a piece of laser shield plexi like that sold by Jtech photonics or just get a pair of tin snips and create a laser shield from a cheapo pair of laser goggles. I cut pieces of 1/4-20 thread rod and glued them to the shroud and the mount to allow a secure and quick height adjustment for the shroud through the meshing of the threads. There are also circular cavities in the shroud for 8mm dia. x 3mm thick neodymium magnets that will hold the shroud in place pretty securely once the threads mesh together. The tapered dovetail on the mount fits nice and secure in the conduit clamp but there are magnet cavities there too in case you want extra hold. I wasn't planning to share but a couple of people asked so what the hell. Recommend electrical tape around conduit before putting the clamp on so it won't slip. The 55mm laser focus "gage" I use is also posted. Oh, you'll need a 6-32 screw and lock nut for the clamp.