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

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This is a customizable/reconfigurable heavy duty enclosure that can be used to protect what is on the outside from what is on the inside and vice versa. The configuration possibilities are endless (well almost) and so are the uses. Recommended Uses: 1) Protect ABS 3D Printers from drafts that cause warpage. 2) Protect people and animals from 3d printing and laser cutting gasses when connected to an adequate exhaust system. 3) Protect fingers and paws from equipment with moving parts. 4) Protect delicate equipment and sensitive instruments from people and pets. 5) Public Display Cases for delicate and valuable items. Recommended Configurations: 1) Can be easily reconfigured for new uses. 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.