Update 12-19/2015 J-tech Shapeoko 2 laser mount

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J-tech laser mount for my Shapeoko 2 spindle mount (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:640799) This is a mod of the mount available on the J-tech web site. Update 12/18/2015 Added a control box. My Shapeoko is a 1000mm size and the factory leads from the controller to the laser were not long enough to route them away from the cutting area and I did not want to cut these wires to lengthen them so I made a control box that attaches to the top spindle mount just above the laser. Now the laser and the controller move together and can be easily removed when using the spindle for routing/cutting. Update 12/13/2015 Added a 2 part version. I want to be able to remove the J-tech laser when I am routing to avoid dust and possible damage to the laser. This addition is a 2 part mount where the part that the laser is bolted to clips on and off without having to loosen or remove any of the bolts. I also made it so the laser is about 5mm above the spindle collet, this has 2 advantages. 1 The collet protects the laser from hitting the work surface if something goes wrong. 2 Allows the laser to be positioned at the optimal distance from the work surface of 1.2 inches (30mm). Print Settings Printer: Flashforge Creator Original Duel Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 30% Post-Printing none