Parsons 3D Printer Enclosure

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#Overview# This is a enclosure setup for 3D Printers using the Mainstay Parsons End Tables. Ikea isn't readably accessible to everyone and shipping makes getting the Lack Side Tables more expensive then a Parsons End Tables, at least for me this seemed to be true. So I decided to work on a enclosure designed around the Parsons End Table! Wanting a challenge I'm making this without referencing any other enclosures this is all designed by me. I wanted to make the enclosure to maintain an internal temperature so I designed the leg brackets to support two layers of acrylic sheet. It goes without saying that you don't need to put in both layers of the acrylic sheets, this would just help prevent loss of heat from any airflow that may pass by the enclosure. I also want there to be a door on the front, this is what I'm currently in the process of designing. Of the door assembly I have finished the "latches" (not sure what else to call them) which just help to create a seal where the door(s) will meet when closed. The LCD screen case is designed to fit the [LANDZO 3.5inch Touch Screen](https://www.amazon.com/LANDZO-Touch-Screen-320480-Raspberry/dp/B01IGBDT02/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1547486847&sr=8-3&keywords=landzo+3.5+inch+touch+screen) #This is a work in progress!# I'm still working on designing the parts and layout for the enclosure! As such I can not guarantee that it will work correctly or exactly how it goes together. Once everything is planned out I will make a detailed tutorial on how to assemble everything. You can see picture of the progress and how I'm putting it together as I go [here](https://photos.app.goo.gl/3CtHwy61VYM3xf3X8)! My work area is a mess as it should be. #Planned Features# * Heater and Fan mounting methods to maintain the temperature inside. * Port for cables and filament to pass through the enclosure with minimal gaps to prevent heat loss. * Case for a larger touchscreen, maybe with buttons or space for them. * Strain relief for filament passing through the enclosure (possibly the option of active relief!). * Maybe more as I plan and design things?