Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I made an enclosure for my Folger Tech Prusa i3 RepRap 3D Printer to protect it from sawdust in the workshop.
If you need to make an enclosure or display case for something, I hope this will give you some ideas on how to combine wood and plexiglass to make a DIY case.
Click here for my article on this project with photos, details, and measurements:
thecarmichaelworkshop.com/2017/01/make-3d-printer-enclosure-for-prusa-i3.html
Here are the supplies I used. Purchasing from these affiliate links helps me buy supplies for future projects. Thanks!
Prusa i3 3D Printer Kit - amzn.to/2iYC8KN
LED Light Kit - amzn.to/2iYBhtk
Lighted Rocker Switch - amzn.to/2iOOeL0
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I made an enclosure for my Folger Tech Prusa i3 RepRap 3D Printer to protect it from sawdust in the workshop.
If you need to make an enclosure or display case for something, I hope this will give you some ideas on how to combine wood and plexiglass to make a DIY case.
Click here for my article on this project with photos, details, and measurements:
thecarmichaelworkshop.com/2017/01/make-3d-printer-enclosure-for-prusa-i3.html
Here are the supplies I used. Purchasing from these affiliate links helps me buy supplies for future projects. Thanks!
Prusa i3 3D Printer Kit - amzn.to/2iYC8KN
LED Light Kit - amzn.to/2iYBhtk
Lighted Rocker Switch - amzn.to/2iOOeL0
--------------------------------------------------
Recommended Tools (affiliate links):
amzn.to/2dy8cXn - SawStop Table Saw
amzn.to/2dy82iN - Craftsman Sliding Miter Saw
amzn.to/2dnLL3V - Dewalt Planer
amzn.to/2czmO8S - Craftsman Router
amzn.to/2dnMmmq - Dewalt Trim Router
amzn.to/2d5eGMi - Dewalt Jigsaw
amzn.to/2qMEEJf - Ridgid Spindle Sander
amzn.to/2dvdsrX - Ridgid Random Orbital Sander
amzn.to/2cYSxOS - Dewalt Palm Sander
amzn.to/2d29D1Z - Jet 14" Bandsaw
amzn.to/2dnIUYG - 14 Gallon Shop Vac
amzn.to/2cYRKxt - Ridgid Drill and Driver Combo
amzn.to/2dnLiPb - Dewalt Scroll Saw
amzn.to/2cYRMWf - 1" Belt Sander
amzn.to/2dnzGQP - 8" Drill Press
amzn.to/2dy8Hkx - Lathe
amzn.to/2dnLyxK - Lathe Tools
amzn.to/2dvi41g - Kreg K4 Pocket Hole Jig
amzn.to/2dvgvAF - Glubot Glue Bottle
amzn.to/2dnKZ7b - Babe-Bot Glue Bottle
amzn.to/2czmszj - Momentary Footswitch
amzn.to/2dnAXHr - Freud 50 Tooth Thin Kerf Sawblade
amzn.to/2czmXcG - Microjig Gripper
amzn.to/2d5cQvh - Microjig Grip Blocks
amzn.to/2d5cPXW - MJ Splitter Thin Kerf
amzn.to/2dvgrAF - RZ Mask
amzn.to/2dfpl4f - Bench Cookies
----------------------------------------------------------
Recommended Supplies (affiliate links):
amzn.to/2di8UVz - Harbor Freight Flashlight
amzn.to/2cVkn1Q - Clock Insert
amzn.to/2d2ab7G - 3M General Purpose 45 Spray Adhesive
amzn.to/2dvfZ5x - Stick Fast Medium CA Glue
amzn.to/2d29MlU - Stick Fast Activator for CA Glue
amzn.to/2dfnBbd - Titebond II
amzn.to/2dnLvSn - Loctite Epoxy
amzn.to/2dfrpZE - Transtint Dye
amzn.to/2cYTwyG - Deft Spray Lacquer
amzn.to/2dnD9Pv - Johnson Paste Wax
amzn.to/2dfkbVT - 10-14 Gallon Shop Vac Bag 3pk
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Follow me on:
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Facebook - facebook.com/TheCarmichaelWorkshop
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"Book Bag" by E's Jammy Jams
