The Ultimate Diode Laser Enclosure and Workbench Combo

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This week is all about building a diode laser enclosure that also doubles as a Workbench. The laser enclosure also offers smoke extraction. The laser enclosure is made from Plywood and houses the Suclpfun S30 Pro Max on the extension frame that is 1m by 1m. The workbench is made possible by the lid of the enclosure attached via a piano hinge. Below is a list of the products I used in the build.
Check out what tools and gear I in the Small Fry Workshop:
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Purchase Links
Piano Hinge screws (Stitching Screw): www.boltandnut.com.au/10g-4-8...
Hepa Filter: amzn.to/3QMikxD
Carbon Filter: amzn.to/3OL6wJz
Inline Fan: amzn.to/3OJFa6f
🎬Skip Ahead
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Laser Enclosure frame
2:48 - Enclosure legs
3:16 - Bottom section construction
5:23 - Laser enclosure box
8:48 - Piano hinge install
11:57 - Strut install
12:30 - Vinyl covered windows
20:37 - Plywood sliding shelf
21:13 - Laser enclosure testing
22:13 - Laser Enclosure testing results
24:30 - Wrap Up
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Пікірлер: 75

@FixitFingers 11 ай бұрын

I love the light show behind the purple film. What a space-saving idea, that deserved a happy dance ;)

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Hahaha yes your right, the light behind the purple is pretty cool. I should have happy danced for sure I was just to tried by the end 😂😂

@barberspaddockwoodworking 11 ай бұрын

I think the only person surprised on just how well it turned out was yourself. :) Everyone else knew you'd knock it out of the park. Great build.

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

😂Thank you. Super happy with the end result and so much better in the workshop now

@alonzohollingsworth7712 11 ай бұрын

I'm as happy and excited as you are. Awesome build, great job.

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was a monster build and glad I have now done it.

@beastie67 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done! And good to see you back!

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Feels good. It was a monster build and edit and feels good to get it out there

@markmooney2207 11 ай бұрын

Awesome project, wonderfull result.

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@edwardmungle2123 4 ай бұрын

awesome job. looks great

@SmallFryCreations 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@felipecastilloappas 7 ай бұрын

Congrats. Great design and amazing work.

@SmallFryCreations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@castlecodersltd 6 ай бұрын

Looks great, thanks for sharing ☺

@SmallFryCreations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@-ThankfulBoz 6 ай бұрын

Checks the boxes for everything I was looking for in a laser enclosure!! Great Build & Video!!

@SmallFryCreations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@williamanton5355 8 ай бұрын

The absolute best laser enclosure that I have seen.

@SmallFryCreations 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you like it. Its working out great

@54mgtf22 11 ай бұрын

Hi Ainslee. Love your work 👍

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

@johncorey9267 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you back. Very nice build. Love the engineer’s collection. 😁

@SmallFryCreations 9 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@royBettano-lz5er 5 ай бұрын

Omg I’m in love with

@kchassa_ 4 ай бұрын

Holly smokes! You are amazing! Congrats for the huge and awesome project! XOs from Brazil, thanks for sharing this incredible project!

@SmallFryCreations 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed the content

@JJ_Jahronus 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos, great builds, you actually helped me decide to get the sculpfun s30 ultra over the xtool ( I like both anyways tho ) and now Im also building an enclosure and table top for it.

@LindaGarbrand 9 ай бұрын

Can you show me a picture? I ordered a s30 ultra also en want to build an enclosure myself.

@sirmilesspitzoodle8929 8 ай бұрын

This was fantastic. I am hoping to get a laser in the new year and will need to make a box for it also. The purple is on point too😊

@SmallFryCreations 8 ай бұрын

Amazing. Glad I could help. Purple is a winning colour for sure 😀

@downunderdave5417 11 ай бұрын

Good job NICE Purple socks!!!!!!! D

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Vic. Got to stay on brand 😂😂

@ericlotze7724 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely DELIGHTFUL Build! I am contemplating getting this laser, and was wondering where to put it. After watchtower your review after some others saw this build and i will *totally* replicate it if i do, space for the laser and a workbench for the garage! Great video, and you’ve earned a new subscriber!

@SmallFryCreations 10 ай бұрын

Yahoo. Thats fantastic. So glad you enjoyed the video. Its working great in the workshop and I love that it can do two jobs

@ksnax 9 ай бұрын

Really liking this build. So many people who build enclosures don't seem to care about wasting space. Unitaskers suck!

@SmallFryCreations 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Anything that can pull double duty is a win in my books. Its working out great and I love that I haven't lost any bench space.

@DreamingTheLifeLivingTheDream 3 ай бұрын

Hi there, great video and workbench/enclosure. I just purchased a Sculpfun s30 ultra 33w and im wondering about some links? ie the vinyl film, the fans and maybe you could tell us what you wired them up to? Also just a thought.... maybe you could put a small handle on the pullout bench underneath or front to make it easier on the fingies! Cheers.

@dian3145 11 ай бұрын

What an amazing build! I will definitely need to think about the struts when I build my next bench, brilliant 👌 So nice to see you back!! Two things I would recommend as it comes to the laser. 1) Fires can happen in a moment. I use a baby monitor camera in my enclosure with the small screen next to my computer.. it’s wireless. That foil hose on the extraction is famous for small holes. Check it frequently by turning off the lights and shining a flashlight inside.

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. OO great suggestions. I have a camera in the workshop but I may add one to the enclosure itself. Also so good to know about the foil hose. I will check frequently for sure.

@erikmiddel 6 ай бұрын

In the first place, the best build which included a proper smoke extraction I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing!! Two questions: why did you use that second filter (charcoal?) and, instead of using a baby monitor, would there be an alternative solution for fire prevention?

@melvinisken 10 ай бұрын

Nice video! What I noticed with my enclosures may also apply here: when the inlet fans are spinning, they nearly create two open holes where the laser light can get through. It might be advisable to mount some covers in front of the fans with some distance so that the air still can flow.

@SmallFryCreations 10 ай бұрын

Hey Melvin Thank you. OOO good tip I will look into some covers for sure

@brendanmaloney6830 6 ай бұрын

Very nice and I love it that the entire table is enclosed. Air filtration fabulous, especially if it can be vented to the outside conveniently as well. However, in order to be able to watch the laser actually working, I would put a big tinted viewing window (or two, with a divider) on the top. Easy to put a separate MDF top over it when you need a work surface. I don't think the side viewing windows accomplish much unless you are even shorter than you are... I am 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) tall. Besides, when the laser is working and something catches fire, which is not unimaginable, you don't want work projects on top of that lid so you can get it open ASAP and use your CO2 fire extinguisher. Another modification might be slits at bottoms of front and back of enclosure so you can feed long sheets of material under the laser, using adjustable roller stands for in feed and out feed. I absolutely love your videos!

@SmallFryCreations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. The windows on the top is a great idea. I’m only 5”2 so it’s pretty easy for me to check on the laser but if you’re taller it could be annoying to bend down for sure. Because I have to lift the top to put stuff in and out generally there is nothing on the workbench when in operation so if I need to get to the quickly I can. The filtering systems ok but I think venting outside is the best solution but just not an option for me. I do still have the garage door open when I’m using it as it can’t hurt but some filtering is surely better then none 😀 Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to pass on some tips and feedback. Super helpful 😀

@erykfreethinker7147 11 ай бұрын

Splendid upload Ainslee, what a great space saving idea and real ingenuity with the filtering system. It occured to me that you may have [in the future] the decision to hinge the whole top construction to the wall as a lift down unit as you wisely make everything pull-apart. I also had the thought that you would be an excellent set designer for the theatre and dramatic art industry - what would the early Hollywood set designers have made of the possibilities of laser cut detailing? Thank you for this Ainslee, really inspiring! Eryk :-)

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Eryk. Yes I like to keep everything pull apart. Just in case you ever want to change something. I love the idea of set design. Always have to think outside the box and have something that is quick to build robust and easy to change. Thanks as always for stopping by

@bradleytuckwell4881 11 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back and good on you for pushing yourself on this build it looks and works great but I have to say being a work bench do you think you might need to put protection or a cover over your filter system in case you drop something on the foil installation and tearing it I’m a shocker for pushing tools of my bench especially over the back of it.

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Its a great suggestion and I may add it down the line. see how I go and if it becomes an issue I will add something as its a great idea.

@sannyassi73 7 ай бұрын

This is really cool! I actually just had a similar idea to this. Hopefully I can explain it- this would require a bit of space to accomplish. If a Person had a bunch of 3d printers/lasers/cnc machines either of different types or if you're just running many things at once- you'd build a workbench like this, then setup the shelving for each machine. Then you could use the movable table to load/unload machines. Sort of like high end Computer Servers with swappable hard drives without needing to restart anything. It'd take a lot of clever wire management and is complete overkill to the point of being impractical but I still think it's a neat idea. I hope that makes sense, kidna hard to explain with just text! I've got the same laser with the expansion kit, though mine is just the pro- I believe you've got the Pro Max 20 watt, so mine is a 10 watt laser but I'll be getting the upgrade kit to 20 soon and then I'm going to turn the extra parts left over from the original 400x400 sculpfun into a build using the leftover extra 10 watt laser with the original kit it came with- all I need to source is the motors, belts, air assist and the aluminum extrusion wheel guids and I think that's about it- the rest I can cut with the laser I already have :D I may even use an arduino instead of a sculpfun computer to get my foot in the door of custom work. That's all way down the road though! I love your channel- subbed!

@SmallFryCreations 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great idea :)

@Ezza-1 Ай бұрын

Fantastic use of space and function. Do you have plans for this enclosure?

@SmallFryCreations Ай бұрын

Thank you. I don't unfortnately but hopefully the video can help with the build.

@paullobwein1632 11 ай бұрын

Wow I totally love it! I was trying to think how on earth will I use my laser in a dusty workshop. Of course you would come up with a cracking idea! I love it! Now I was wondering did you or the engineer research or have knowledge of what was required for the extraction of air and filtration?

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Its working out fantastic and so glad I don't have to keep dragging it in and out of the house and the engineer loves its not being in the house 😂 I read a bunch of stuff in lasering groups about what others had done. I also wanted a bunch of videos about fume extraction. I also looked at the really expensive commerical filter systems and see what filter material and the order they had stuff in and then came up with something I thought would work. It does a pretty good job. Its not perfect but for the most part it keeps to smells down and smoke out of the workshop.

@paullobwein1632 11 ай бұрын

@@SmallFryCreations I think I will just order what you added links to. It looks the part so why try reinvent the wheel 😉

@26tp 11 ай бұрын

Pot plant was a good solution but why not 3D print a solution?

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Yep could have totally done that and almost did until I was wondering Bunnings and the pot plant idea hit me. I may still 3d print one down the track and I can dial in the size a little more.

@facelessfan 6 ай бұрын

What are you using to power the PC fans? What about the dust? Does the laser produce a lot of dust? If so does your filter get clogged easy?

@SmallFryCreations 6 ай бұрын

The PC fans are powered by USB into a power pack. The laser doesn't create dust but does create smoke. Pending how much the laser is used and what your cutting will depend how clogged the filters get. Some material creates more smoke then others.

@facelessfan 6 ай бұрын

@SmallFryCreations ok. I have been using my Phecda inside an enclosure I bought and it is covered in dust

@martywong 8 ай бұрын

Good morning, Are you still happy with the 4in inline fan? I wasn't sure it would extract enough air but from your test it appeared to work just fine. Are those computer fans running off USB?

@SmallFryCreations 8 ай бұрын

Hey Yep still happy with the inline fam. Working very well. The computer fans are running off USB and do a great job

@martywong 8 ай бұрын

Great! Thank-You and thanks for posting the Amazon links.

@Brian_Of_Melbourne 11 ай бұрын

Why, oh why build a box that's only just big enough for the laser cutter, then hang lots of stuff on the OUTSIDE? The space the whole thing takes up effectively includes all the things on the outside, so why not make the box bigger and have the outside of the box smooth and obstruction free? Little fans: Inside with finger guards inset on the outside. Controls on the inside or at the very least fully inset on the outside. Purple blowy thing: On the inside or better still underneath. Main vent: Create a 50 mm deep chamber the full width of the back of the inside, many holes to collect fumes from right across the box. Vent that chamber down to filters and pumps fitted underneath. Then you won't be catching those two filters on things as you move it about in the workshop. Do you have a URL for those BangGood corner clamps please? They look really useful. Great design thing using the space between the castors for storage. Winner! As for the rest of the space underneath, perhaps four large drawers? The two at the top shallower for holding stock for the laser cutter. Maybe even a full width drawer for stock, again probably no deeper than 50 mm top to bottom. Have you actually confirmed that the tinted plastic has any effect (attenuation) at the frequency (or wavelength if that's easier) of the actual laser? Aesthetics like 'the colour matches my lifestyle' is no substitute for actual scientific rigour.

@SmallFryCreations 11 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the feedback and all great options. I put all the filter items at the back as I didn’t want the fan to far from the inlet so it had the best chance to draw as much out of the box. I want the underneath of the box completely free for storage which I will build later one I get a sense of what I want to store under it. Yep could have put the fans on the inside but I don’t mind them on the outside. The vinyl is not rated for laser safety as mentioned in the video. The laser safe stuff is $100 per 30cmx30cm sheet and that is just too much for me. Glad you liked the saw horse storage and yes thinking drawers or dividers might be the best storage solution. Links to the banggood clamps are in the video deception under tools I use in the workshop. Thanks for all the ideas and stopping by.

@rubenreynaga1572 9 ай бұрын

how deep is the area where the laser seats?

@SmallFryCreations 9 ай бұрын

The laser area is 250mm deep

@rubenreynaga1572 9 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for responding to my questions. I got my laser and I have a question I notice the honeycomb adds height reducing the thickness area between laser and base have you ever had the need to elevate the frame to accommodate thicker pieces

@SmallFryCreations 9 ай бұрын

@@rubenreynaga1572 Your most welcome. I generally haven't as most of the stuff I'm cutting is thin 3mm plywood. With the honeycomb I can cut about 15-20mm thick timber but I don't generally do this as althrough its advertise to cut this thick its not ideal and I would use other machines to do that job. If I did have the raise it to cut or engrave something I would just raise it up and then leave the lid up with all doors open and fans on for the work. Hope this helps :)

@rubenreynaga1572 9 ай бұрын

@@SmallFryCreations thank you so much

@JoshW1ck 2 ай бұрын

Not really sure why you would go through the effort of drilling the corners and using a jig saw if you're going to rout it anyways. Use the router to cut out the window, if you're scared then leave a small tab on each side and cut that with the jig saw.

@SmallFryCreations 2 ай бұрын

Removing the bulk of the waste with the jigsaw means the routers doesn't work as hard when using the templating bit. It makes for a better finish cut I think