I Over Built A Simple Laser Enclosure

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Жыл бұрын

Working on a simple laser enclosure, I managed to overcomplicate the simplest way to make a laser enclosure.
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@JeremyStover 19 күн бұрын

I have used a tiny plane for trimming edging square! It still takes some care, but its much easier!

@DIYGene 19 күн бұрын

That is an excellent suggestion. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

@danjacobsen7645 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I like the fact that you include the things that didn’t go so well.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is much easier than I managed to make it. Thanks again for watching.

@InsidetheBoothTV Жыл бұрын

great video!! love it!!

@idiotluggage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I hadn't thought of using shelves to make an enclosure out of. Something to look at next time.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I wanted to come up with a really simple design. Then I complicated the heck out of it. LOL. Thanks for watching.

@youmbgtube Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm looking for something for my LM3. The orange plastic you purchased, can you give more details about it?

@joseedeslongchamps1186 Жыл бұрын

As usual, well done Gene 🤩. You make me laugh😂 with your dump ideas.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

if I can screw up a project, that would be me!

@robertwinton2649 Жыл бұрын

This is a real nice project I like it

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert.

@BrokeDaddyGamer Жыл бұрын

They do make edge banding trimmers for the trim.. They are easy and make it look great. Great video going to use it as the base for my new engraver!

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@MaximusPham 8 ай бұрын

Your front window bend is a great idea, I'll have to incorporate it in my box design.

@DIYGene 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@robertsutton5169 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gene, great job on the laser enclosure. Also looks like a good place to store the laser engraver in when not in use! Yes, I like the link KZfaq added. Good job, God bless! PS loved the ending with the pizza! Looks like a fine young man!

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, Are you still on the road in your RV? Sounds like fun. Thanks so much for watching! Be safe on the road and God Bless.

@higherstandardspc 3 ай бұрын

Nice informative / entertaining video : )

@DIYGene 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@manelgt 9 ай бұрын

Ya tienes un suscriptor nuevo. Soy de Valencia Spain.

@charmainecmiller9725 Жыл бұрын

Way cool project, Gene. And, you make learning so entertaining! Still grinning about "dumb ideas." 😂

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks Charmaine. I sure can take something that should be so simple and complicate the heck out of it.

@InsidetheBoothTV Жыл бұрын

lol.. love the end.. the pizza zipper and your son goes and gets pizza out of it!.. lol that was good!!

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! I thought about putting that closer to the beginning because more people might see it. But I thought it fit there and was kinda a fun Easter egg. Lol. Thanks for watching.

@InsidetheBoothTV Жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene anytime.. I always enjoy your videos and makes.. even if it isn't star wars.. lol 😂😂😁😁👍👍 hope you are having a wonderful day so far.

@MarcusBuer 4 ай бұрын

Nice project! I'm getting a laser engraver and I'm searching some enclosures to copy :) A little tip on the edge tape, it is easier to keep it intact if you shear it with the blunt edge of the knife, instead of cutting with the sharp edge.

@DIYGene 4 ай бұрын

Thats good to know, because I sure struggled with the edging material. Thanks for watching.

@randsipe224 10 ай бұрын

The angle clip were your best idea. Gluing MDF is not secure because MDF just shreds at the glue joint. It does not even hold a screw very well. Edging Is best cut with an edge trimmer made for that application.

@GeneDascher 2 ай бұрын

Did you get the plastic from Norva Plastics, or did they just do the bending? Can you put a link to the plastic sheet as well?

@randolph50 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video. I often "learn as I go" with using unfamiliar materials. It's great that you make a point of eye and ear protection, but what about your lungs. Particle board dust is nasty. Pardon me if someone has already mentioned this. Finished project looks great! Even with the educational chips. :-)

@DIYGene 5 ай бұрын

You are right. I definitely use it with MDF but particle board is just as bad. Thanks for watching.

@IntergratedEngraving Жыл бұрын

Turned out functional even with few mishaps - I think you always think oh i could have done something different once you complete a project I agree the white edge strip is no fun without a proper trimmer i resorted to a sharp blade the draw filing T-Moulding would be another option - it provide a robust edgeing - it fit into a slot cut in the edge Just a Question Is the orange plastic you used a special type or just a special color tint plexiglass/acrylic

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

I really wish I would have used T molding. The plastic is just a translucent color that matches the glasses and the shelf of the laser. But I feel it works well. Thanks for watching.

@danielprovenzano163 Жыл бұрын

The piece of MDF used for the bottom in this project is it 1/2in or 3/4in? Thanks great video.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

It is 1/2”. Sorry I should have made that clear. Thanks for watching.

@bigsubful 8 ай бұрын

Could that orange plexiglass block the laser's light? Is it certified for that scope?

@DIYGene 8 ай бұрын

No, it is not certified. But it creates the same effect as the orange certified glasses. But it is at your own risk. You may be able to find some that is certified. Thanks for watching.

@patrickhealy91 9 ай бұрын

What size was the acrylic sheet? And where was the bend?

@DIYGene 9 ай бұрын

It is 1/8” thick 24” wide and 20” tall with a 90 bend at 8”. Giving you an 8” front and 12” top. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

@patrickhealy91 9 ай бұрын

@@DIYGene thank you! This is such a great build. Thank you for the video!

@danielprovenzano163 Жыл бұрын

IF you measure from the top of the honeycomb piece to the top of the the lid what is it with no leg entensions on the laser I want to mount a camera inside and want to make sure there is enough room for the camera?

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

How big is the camera? I think you have room.

@danielprovenzano163 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene I don't have one yet but I know they have a minimum distance it needs to be from the honeycomb surface.

@danielprovenzano163 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene It's just one of those Raspberry PI cameras I'm looking at getting.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

@@danielprovenzano163 , I just checked. It’s 14.5”. I hope that helps.

@tufalike1796 Жыл бұрын

lol, I had so much fun watching this with your "dumb idea" comments. Mistakes are learning moments and you could have made a completely new video but instead you chose to show them, that's gutsy, lol. BTW, did you make that music tune? Thanks for the video Gene, always fun learning new stuff with your sense of humor. Hugs from Belgium, Daniella.

@DIYGene Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniella, I defiantly made this project much harder than it needed to be. But in the end I did end up with a very usable enclosure and maybe helped a few folks with not making my mistakes LOL. Yes I put the music together in GarageBand, I hope it's not too obnoxious. As always thanks again for watching.

@tufalike1796 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYGene that tune is so "catchy" that I find myself humming it... it's that good!