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I made a 3d printer enclosure workbench!
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My family has had this massive stainless steel counter top for years. My grandfather built McDonald's restaurants for a living and this counter came from one of his remodels. Like all good family heirlooms, it has passed from person to person, but I finally took it in and used it to build a new electronics/3d printing workbench.
If you remember, I already made an electronics worktable in my old shop, but Josh now uses it as his desk. The counter top is big enough to span a large area in the office so it can do way more than just function as a work surface. We decided that the area under the table would become a 3d printer enclosure. An enclosure is used to house the printers and the filament to keep the temperature and the humidity consistent. Heat fluctuations can cause prints to warp on the print bed and can sometimes hurt the adhesion between print layers. Humidity negatively affects the filament, it can cause little pits and bubbles in the printed lines.
This project started with building a simple 2x4 base to support the table top. Before assembling the pieces, I cut two slots in the lower support and the two front sides to accept some sliding acrylic doors. The board were then joined together with pocket screws and glue.
The top was about 12 feet long and needed to be cut down. Wanting a nice, crisp cut line, I clamped a scrap piece of steel to the top and used it as a guide for my grinder with a cut-off wheel. I was happily surprised with how nice the cut was, but it needed to be de-burred with a file.
This counter top had been sitting in an alley behind my brother's house for years. As you'd expect, it was covered in nastiness that would need to be cleaned off. Josh and I scraped, sanded, and polished the stainless steel to a beautiful shine worthy of an inspection from Ronald McDonald himself. We attached the top to the base with some screws and the workbench's structure was finished. The acrylic doors were cut to fit the slots and a hole was drilled in each panel to act as a door pull.
The design for this cabinet evolved several times during the build process. One of the features that made the cut, was a set of pull-out platforms that would hold the printers. Instead of rotating the printers to access the filament, the machines could slide forward to replace the spools. To organize all of my filament rolls, we made a shelf that sits inside the cabinet to keep the environmental conditions consistent inside the space. I lastly added a motion-activated set of LED lights for added ambiance and the project was completed.
This workbench is a great piece of multi-functional furniture. I was really happy to incorporate the stainless steel counter top that my grandfather salvaged and that we were able to make a dedicated space for my 3d printers. This project had a lot of design changes but I am really proud of the final result. If you liked this build, check out more projects of mine in the playlist above!
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A couple of things I didn't mention in the video: 1. For electronics, I work on a mat.. the surface is conductive and would be bad for making electronics projects on directly. 2. Filaments that need more specialized moisture control stay in zipped bags with desiccant packs. I only have a few of those, and 90% of my filament is PLA. 3. This is intended to be standing only desk, thus no room for legs to go underneath.
@Werdna12345
6 жыл бұрын
I Like To Make Stuff are you looking at also adding a heater to keep the printing area consistent temp?
@CrashedDreams534
6 жыл бұрын
Maybe metalic surface and electronics wont mix that well hahaha
@jenyates3033
6 жыл бұрын
Looks very low for a standing desk. Might want to fashion some sort of raised section to avoid doing your back in.
@TheHomeMAK3R
6 жыл бұрын
If printing with PLA ventilation is not needed and would likely diminish the benefit of the enclosure. If printing with filaments known to have toxic fumes, such as ABS, proper exhaust and filtering should be employed.
@jeremyfisher2767
6 жыл бұрын
Clean design Bob, easy access with those slides. I like to use hanging closet moisture absorbing bags you can get just about anywhere. I date them with a sharpie for 3 months and switch them out. Shop stays dry and comfortable.
Just wanted to give a big thumbs up for not stopping your video to do your sponsor message... I HATE commercials. But I can stand having you talk about something else while I'm watching you do what I came here to see. I think it's a good compromise.
Am i the only one that finds these vids so satisfying?!?!?!?!?
Awesome to see enclosures being used more! They're really great for enclosing fumes and the extra temperature does help tremendously for part strength in ABS.
Prior to watching your videos, I had no intention in woodworking as a future career after highschool. You deserve a pat on the back Bob not only for what I just mentioned, but coming this far in as a KZread channel that has been steadily thriving and growing over the past years
Absolutely gorgeous work, Bob. Really good tip with the doors in having the deeper slot at the top for getting them in and out. Loving the camera work too so props to the team for camera and editing - Steele transitions for the win!
Bob you're skills have progressed so much over the last 3 years! I am so amazed each week by what videos you bring us!
OH MY GOODNESS. This is wonderful!
@JoshMakesStuff
6 жыл бұрын
You get a shout in the Behind the Scenes video too.
@cjoe5977
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Joel high five
Put a wooden dowel going through the spools of filament so they can spin and you can just feed the filament straight from the storage to the printer.
@TurtleTime1
4 жыл бұрын
Jacob Olson but if a spook runs out it’s hard to remove
Old parts giving by the old pops are the best parts people could use for their projects.
Good job Bob! I love watching ILTMS man! You are the best!
I love how you did that ad. You got the message across while not having to stop the flow of the video. Well done.
2:54 idk what it is but there is just something nice about seeing bob laugh and stuff while working
Love the slides for those 3D printers!
Thanks for the McDonald’s counter top grandpa
@MikeTheMaker1
6 жыл бұрын
Why do grandpas always have that stuff or can just get that stuff at a moments notice?
@MikeTheMaker1
6 жыл бұрын
heygeno1951 hahaha. Even if grandpas don’t have it they can get it in 24 hours
I've been sleeping on a Casper mattress for just under a year and it's the best mattress I've ever slept on.
Always impressed with your projects and how you make it looks so fast and easy.
I really love the way you incorporate your adverts into these videos. They are short and concise and give the viewer the information you need to get across whilst not making your viewer moan _oh a bloody ad_ . I also love the way you have that orange line as a visual countdown... you really need to show other youtubers how to do this as it is very unobtrusive way of honoring your commitments. As always, cheers for the content.
@Iliketomakestuff
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that, I really do appreciate hearing that. 👍🏼
@DarrenC_1024
5 жыл бұрын
so your guests can sleep in the enclosed area under the table?
Very awesome! I really like repurposing the old countertop, it looks great too!
Wow, those LEDs are BRIGHT.
I swear you always come out with the right videos as a reflection to what I’m working on. I just got my Arduino in the mail and am in the process of building the soldering station, then also looking into making a 3D printer. This is dope my man! Keep killing it and inspiring!
I really like the simplicity of the doors!
Congratulations Bob. As always, another great job!
A thermostat inside the 3D printing box connected with a heater and a cooling fan to be able to set a temperature and hold it automatically would be awesome too!
Brilliant video as always.
Some ideas: 1. Ground the top so you would not get a shock if a live wire slips from the mat. 2. Reinforce the doors with wood strips. That way you could still see the interior, but it would be less wobbly. 3. Bring another power strip on top. It's very convenient. 4. Make a stationary 12V and 5V supply with banana/screwed sockets. Last 2 I used in my workbench and it's great.
This is awesome! I love your soldering fume extractor too. Hah.
Well done Bob! Cool project :)
I really liked this one! The use of so many different materials in one project is great! I especially liked the Filament storage above the 3-D printer.
Excellent project! I didn't know you had a Mini 3d Printer. That's what I'm learning my 3d printing with the kids on. Great use of under table storage. I now have new ideas for under my workbench! Thanks!
@JoshMakesStuff
6 жыл бұрын
That little guy is mine
This is really cool. You could print some stuff to tidy up the cable gore - you could run cable chains alongside the slide mechanism to tidy away all the power cables.
I bloody knew it... I need a clean spot for my printer in the garage, and Bob has come up with a solution for me. Thanks Bob, you're a legend.
This is so amazing. Thank you for the inspiration! Definitely going to make something like this once my printer family expands.
Such a cool build, it looks so sweet with the lights on the printers running!
I've always wondered what to do with my 3D printer for an enclosure... Now I know! Brilliant video as always
@TheHomeMAK3R
6 жыл бұрын
I was inspired by this video... an enclosure may be coming soon.
@TheChipmunckMiester
6 жыл бұрын
The Home MAK3R I'll keep my eyes peeled!
@larndavies6954
6 жыл бұрын
Agree on that. Will be borrowing this idea I think. Free's up counter space for sure
I don't have 3D printers...yet. Speaking as a novice maker, I enjoy watching your process. I learn a lot with every vid. Thanks for the inspiration!
Insane and beautiful. Congrats on getting to a place in life where you can continue to make awesome work spaces like this. Very cool, Bob!
Although I do miss the old bob videos, I’ve been really enjoying the new bob videos since you’ve been in your new shop. Ordered your book too. Thanks bob
Loving how efficient and useful this space is. This will definitely influence our makerspace!!
That's a sweet setup Bob, you have a literal farm of 3D printers! I like the look and simplicity of everything.
If you want to add some ambient heat to the enclosure that also helps with humidity, check out the GoldenRod Dehumidifiers. Lee Valley sells them and they are basically a heating rod often used in gun cabinets to help with moisture by raising the dew point. I've used one in my Makerbot to help keep the temps up when shop is cold.
You have a garage inside a garage! Wow! On another note, I loved your video. You just taught me how to setup drawer rails on the bottom instead of the sides. Thanks a lot. You inspire me.
Omg absolutly awesome!
Wowwww!! What a great project Bob! Amazing
3D printing is so cool. Nice setup you've made there.
That is a super nice bench. Love the sliding trays- that is a killer idea! I'll have to build a bench like this when I remodel my garage workspace.
I like how the Prusa MK2S magically turned into a Prusa MK3 :)
Love the editing!
By far the best enclosure I have seen. Great job.
Looks awesome
Great project! love the rescue of the steel countertop!
Great project Bob!
I live vicariously through your videos! I have no ideas what you could do with this stuff! I wish I had your gadgets Bob! Keep em amazing videos coming!
Pretty damn impressive. Great job!
those pocket holes get me every time!
Awesome video! Looks really beautiful!
Nice "Alec Steele" talking transitions. Awesome build too!
@workshop_edits
6 жыл бұрын
Came here to say just this - I remember him talking about them on Making It - they're so simple yet add so much to the story telling! Agree on the build!
@AlainPilon
6 жыл бұрын
Casey Neistat popularize/mastered this a very long time ago. Probably did not invented it, but he is the one who made it popular among KZreadrs.
@HammerandNeil
6 жыл бұрын
alain pilon you're probably right. I was saying it because he brought up how Alec did it on one of the recent podcasts.
i would like to say that I love the way you do your ad integration, GENIUS
Love that countertop
Great idea with the sliding rails! Going to steal that little tidbit 👍🏼
Great work man, looks very functional!
Awesome, I have been contemplating enclosing my printers. A lot of great inspiration in this video.
Sweet bench!!
Nice score on the stainless counter top!
That looks awesome!!
Beautiful work
First, such an awesome solution to a great problem to have. Second, my ideas: 1. A security/nanny cam set up to keep an eye on prints from elsewhere in the shop/home/world (Plus consider the Twitch streamability!) 2. For the area where you directly do electronics work, rather than just relying on the mat, have you considered painting a rubberized surface? It would be non-conductive, and have a little bit of grip for small parts and keeping things from sliding. 3. ...Lasers
Thanks for sharing. Looks good.
I love the new intro man! The combo is nice!
Awesome setup!!!
We need this in our life. For the sake of our guest bedroom which has now become the "3D printer room"
@brickdaddiy
6 жыл бұрын
Your whole house seems to be turning into Maker Central! Makes me wonder where you eat.
@EvanAndKatelyn
6 жыл бұрын
The Beardless Man we eat on the dining table, next to another 3D printer (not even joking, that's where the Moai lives haha)
@brickdaddiy
6 жыл бұрын
#sharedspaces
@sudonickx
6 жыл бұрын
Stay with Evan and Katelyn, make robot friends.
@EvanAndKatelyn
6 жыл бұрын
Nick Baker we have lots of robot friends 🤖❤️
Looks great with the LED lighting!
Which brand of elbow grease do you use? I've been looking for quality elbow grease for a long time and cannot seem to find it anywhere...
@brickdaddiy
6 жыл бұрын
I had that same question..
@louischallamel921
6 жыл бұрын
Family Table Furniture i heard that if you use older types they tend to have aching problems
@cmdraftbrn
6 жыл бұрын
young and spry. though it tends to whine a lot.
@MikeTheMaker1
6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@ratner6138
5 жыл бұрын
Family Table Furniture I couldnt tell if you were being sarcastic and I was gonna explain then I realized you made furniture
Really good job bob
yay another video!
Wow! Really cool how they are all in one place. I was curious how the acrylic would work for doors, but it looks like a great solution!
Awesome work Bob! 👍👊
Great job!
Filament storage above the printers - A good choice might have been to make a rack along the length of the shelf consisting of 2 x 3/8 metal bars and inserting Bearings with a lip on one side of them. Spread the bars just 2 inches apart to roll and guide the Filament spools on their edges. When the Filament spool is empty - it's easily removed, just lift off and replace. No dismantling any centre bars from the spools or anything like that. This provides a smooth rolling feed into the printer with the filament
I don’t think I could be more envious😂😂
As someone who wants to get more into making and woodworking, I would love a "here's what's in my shop/these are the top tools I would recommend to get started" type video sometime. Love your videos and projects. Thanks for the work you put in.
I love those LED lights. Great idea.
Enclosure looks amazing!! And the video is suuper fun to watch!!
Super cool project
Im lovin’ it!
Great Video and great project.
What a perfect place to 3D printer station, nice work!
Wow an amazing Workstation, very cool! :-)
Looks great. Keep up the good work
Great Project, love it :)
Damn, that shot at 9:55 looks awesome.
Awesome bro
This looks fantastic! It’s a small thing but I think the led lighting inside made this.. it’s awesome how it lights everything up!!
One day, I want to do what I love for a living, just like Bob :D
@gotsane
5 жыл бұрын
You're hired. You start tommorow.
Awesome!
You should add a magnetic strip above the electronics work station to hold wire strippers and screw drivers, etc. It keeps the tools out of the way wile keeping them easily accessible. Awesome project!
That stainless top makes the workstation! Nicely done.
Awesome Bob ! Nice transition @ 0:44 ;-)
Hey Bob Could you make a pool table I think your family will like it too BTW all of your Videos are Great 👍
Looks awesome Bob! I really like the acrylic sliding doors although I personally would've gone thicker to not have them be so flimsy. Great stuff man.