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In free.3d-printing Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:

The Natural Philosopher wrote:

I bought ASA for this purpose. Haven't tried it yet. You can shroud an
open frame printer in e.g. cardboard or polystyrene foam scraps

I did wonder about using some lightweight metal sheets duct-taped
together rather than anything flammable (it's at least an 8 hour job,
maybe longer if the new filament prints slower?) maybe foil-faced PIR?

I think I'd find anything you can't see through really annoying. I
use plastic wrap/cling-film. My Makerbot Cupcake's box-like design
makes it pretty easy, but maybe you can put some large objects
either side then wrap around them with the printer in the middle?
Or if you have some clear plastic storage tubs that fit it, put it
in one and if the lid won't fit on put another tub upside-down on
top?
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Computer Nerd Kev wrote:

Andy Burns wrote:

I did wonder about using some lightweight metal sheets duct-taped
together rather than anything flammable (it's at least an 8 hour job,
maybe longer if the new filament prints slower?) maybe foil-faced PIR?

I think I'd find anything you can't see through really annoying. I
use plastic wrap/cling-film.

I'd have a camera inside and the printer has an overhead light bar (and
a light on the head) but I know what you mean, I do like to keep any eye
on big jobs.

My Makerbot Cupcake's box-like design makes it pretty easy, but
maybe you can put some large objects either side then wrap around
them with the printer in the middle? Or if you have some clear
plastic storage tubs that fit it, put it in one and if the lid won't
fit on put another tub upside-down on top?

Yeah, I've got plenty of semi-translucent storage boxes, people seem to
warn against that if leaving it unattended, maybe I'm over-worrying
about it burning the place down ...




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In free.3d-printing Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> wrote:

Computer Nerd Kev wrote:

I think I'd find anything you can't see through really annoying. I
use plastic wrap/cling-film.

I'd have a camera inside and the printer has an overhead light bar (and
a light on the head) but I know what you mean, I do like to keep any eye
on big jobs.

My Makerbot Cupcake's box-like design makes it pretty easy, but
maybe you can put some large objects either side then wrap around
them with the printer in the middle? Or if you have some clear
plastic storage tubs that fit it, put it in one and if the lid won't
fit on put another tub upside-down on top?

Yeah, I've got plenty of semi-translucent storage boxes, people seem to
warn against that if leaving it unattended, maybe I'm over-worrying
about it burning the place down ...

Well my Makerbot Cupcake is made of plywood - more likely to catch
fire than plastic. I do keep an eye on it though. Also I'm assuming
you're just using the heat from the printer to warm the enclosure,
which probably won't get _that_ hot. If you want to put a heater in
there then yes that would be risky. My main aim with the plastic
wrap I use is to stop the breeze through the window cooling the
print down, since I print in ABS and have to leave the window open
next to it to let the fumes out.
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Computer Nerd Kev wrote:

Well my Makerbot Cupcake is made of plywood - more likely to catch
fire than plastic. I do keep an eye on it though. Also I'm assuming
you're just using the heat from the printer to warm the enclosure>
which probably won't get that hot.

Don't think the filament needs a heated chamber, it says cooling fans
off and 80-#C bed, it doesn't actually mention enclosure at all.

If you want to put a heater in
there then yes that would be risky. My main aim with the plastic
wrap I use is to stop the breeze through the window cooling the
print down, since I print in ABS and have to leave the window open
next to it to let the fumes out.

I've ordered a roll ...

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