I 3d printed 4" ball valves, a "Y" valve and segmented flexible ducting for my workshop dust extraction system. I think the valves are pretty much jam proof unlike what dust can do to some gate valves. But that system is overkill for clearing fumes from the laser. I want to take a similar approach to what you are doing for my laser engraver and for soldering also. So your video is good "food for thought". Thanks for sharing. Your comment about shoddy woodstove installation struck a chord. We had a wood stove installed by a professional fireplace store with their own installers. The stove pipe coming out of the house looked like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. They got to do the job twice and I had to teach them how to do it correctly.
I’ve found that even when you hire “professionals”, that’s the kind of work you get. I worry that doing DIY that I may not be doing some the best, but my work is generally as good or better than almost anyone that I’ve hired. As with most things, high quality work is based on the individual, not their title or degree.
Nice job. You nailed with doing a lot of the work yourself. You can't trust anyone else's work 100% so you may as well do it yourself and have total control over all aspects of the project.
Super glad I came across your channel, your videos are refreshingly different in the 3DP space and aimed at the silent majority - who have a 3D printer to make stuff for the house! I look forward to the release of your videos!
Make sure you add a grounding wire to the duct if you havent already... Fast moving air will make static electricity, and built up over some time and with some dusts can create a small fire. I'd rather you have it and not need it, than need it and not have it, and have an incident occur... What's $1 in wire lost for prevention versus $500,000 for your home and everything in it...
i was thinking you could create a little caddy for the fan and a mount to go on the joist to make it easier to fit, the fan could then slide into the joist mount without needing to fight the screwing in at the odd location
Very good stuff! Awesome printing and definitely better than having the pipe crushed and just taped..you could probably put those couplers in, then use the metalized duct tape to just tape over the joints too Keep em coming!!!!
FYI if you printed the reducer coupling to be concentric from 4” down the air will flow with less restriction due to stratification. Also minimizing static electricity. Also use a grounding wire to earth ground.
The xtool enclosure is pretty good. The lid setup works well. Easy to open, stays open, closes right, and can access and see what you need to. If you’re going “far” a secondary fan would be good. But it’s better than the zipper enclosures.
This is so funny, I guess great minds think alike.. I am in the middle of doing kinda the same thing for a 40w diode laser cutter I purchase.. Great video..
What CAD software do you use? I've been using Fusion 360, but have been looking for alternatives, like FreeCad. Just found your channel, loving the practical approach you use in your channel.
I have the same issue where I can't put any exhaust fan because It will going to disturb my neighbords and maybe I will have a problem. I have a small Co2 laser for DIY not for leaving the mahine working all day long. So by law, I need to put a filter between the machine and the exhaust fan If I want to use the machine. But it's funny that I have to swallow all the bbq smoke from any neighbord and I can't make a court report but they will make to me if I use the CO2 laser.. My house is attached to others so I don't have the option to leave the garage door open without getting in trouble. Unfortunally I bought the wrong filter machine because it looks like a toy instead beign almost bigger. Maybe I will use with any 3d printer and find another one for the CO2 Laser. Greetings from Spain.
They really weakened those joists. Id look at them and how to strengthen them with so much removed. I too hate getting people in as they do a worse job than I.
I think this might work for the 3d printer exhaust I've been thinking about. I'm sick of working only during the "good parts" of the year when the temps are right in the garage. I think the toughest part will be the hole from the basement to the outside. I also wonder if that "one way air valve" will work when the outside air is a little windy. Thanks for the inspiration to at least give this a try.
13:50 I'm glad you were able to get the motor over the 'studs' in the bracket. As a former career product designer, that was my very first thought when you said you were going to press those in !
I 3d printed 4" ball valves, a "Y" valve and segmented flexible ducting for my workshop dust extraction system. I think the valves are pretty much jam proof unlike what dust can do to some gate valves. But that system is overkill for clearing fumes from the laser. I want to take a similar approach to what you are doing for my laser engraver and for soldering also. So your video is good "food for thought". Thanks for sharing. Your comment about shoddy woodstove installation struck a chord. We had a wood stove installed by a professional fireplace store with their own installers. The stove pipe coming out of the house looked like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. They got to do the job twice and I had to teach them how to do it correctly.
it's hard. I don't mind 'paying' for quality work, but then you end up babysitting the whole time anyway to ensure the quality
I’ve found that even when you hire “professionals”, that’s the kind of work you get. I worry that doing DIY that I may not be doing some the best, but my work is generally as good or better than almost anyone that I’ve hired. As with most things, high quality work is based on the individual, not their title or degree.
Nice job. You nailed with doing a lot of the work yourself. You can't trust anyone else's work 100% so you may as well do it yourself and have total control over all aspects of the project.
Super glad I came across your channel, your videos are refreshingly different in the 3DP space and aimed at the silent majority - who have a 3D printer to make stuff for the house! I look forward to the release of your videos!
Thanks for the free files! I have had a couple of lasers come in lately with 3" ports and I'm *really bad* at designing 😁
Very kind, thank you !
Make sure you add a grounding wire to the duct if you havent already... Fast moving air will make static electricity, and built up over some time and with some dusts can create a small fire. I'd rather you have it and not need it, than need it and not have it, and have an incident occur... What's $1 in wire lost for prevention versus $500,000 for your home and everything in it...
nice one freaky friday.
Nice to see the creativity. Thanks for the video.
i was thinking you could create a little caddy for the fan and a mount to go on the joist to make it easier to fit, the fan could then slide into the joist mount without needing to fight the screwing in at the odd location
Very good stuff! Awesome printing and definitely better than having the pipe crushed and just taped..you could probably put those couplers in, then use the metalized duct tape to just tape over the joints too
Keep em coming!!!!
FYI if you printed the reducer coupling to be concentric from 4” down the air will flow with less restriction due to stratification. Also minimizing static electricity. Also use a grounding wire to earth ground.
can you explain what you mean by this? (concentric from 4" down)
The xtool enclosure is pretty good. The lid setup works well. Easy to open, stays open, closes right, and can access and see what you need to. If you’re going “far” a secondary fan would be good. But it’s better than the zipper enclosures.
I picked up a steel 24x24 nema enclosure
Happy to see another one up.
Some of the wood and the glues they may have of them can be toxic when burned
yep, that's why I didn't want to use it 'open' anymore
This is so funny, I guess great minds think alike.. I am in the middle of doing kinda the same thing for a 40w diode laser cutter I purchase.. Great video..
What CAD software do you use? I've been using Fusion 360, but have been looking for alternatives, like FreeCad.
Just found your channel, loving the practical approach you use in your channel.
Is there an approval on that fan? FM, CSA, cFMus, UL? I would hate to see that fan start a fire and your insurance is void.
yes
Second time watching this channel. What CAD software is he using
Can you please say with print settings you used in this case?
Filament
Wall Nummers
Infill %
Infill pattern
3 walls, 25%, gyroid
@@FunctionalPrintFriday thank you.
If possible it would be nice to have those Infos in the video's in the future.
I have the same issue where I can't put any exhaust fan because It will going to disturb my neighbords and maybe I will have a problem. I have a small Co2 laser for DIY not for leaving the mahine working all day long. So by law, I need to put a filter between the machine and the exhaust fan If I want to use the machine. But it's funny that I have to swallow all the bbq smoke from any neighbord and I can't make a court report but they will make to me if I use the CO2 laser.. My house is attached to others so I don't have the option to leave the garage door open without getting in trouble. Unfortunally I bought the wrong filter machine because it looks like a toy instead beign almost bigger. Maybe I will use with any 3d printer and find another one for the CO2 Laser. Greetings from Spain.
yeh, any type of cooking seems to never be regulated unless it's commercial
That metal flex pipe for a wood stove is a complete fire hazard. I know you didn't do it.. lol
it was for the air intake, not combustion, but either way was poorly installed
if you want something done right gotta do it yourself
They really weakened those joists. Id look at them and how to strengthen them with so much removed. I too hate getting people in as they do a worse job than I.
Great vid yet agin! 😁
thx
Best part of my Friday
I've done similar but with filtration before fan. Otherwise, the impeller will get gummed up.
I'll have to keep an eye on it
I think this might work for the 3d printer exhaust I've been thinking about. I'm sick of working only during the "good parts" of the year when the temps are right in the garage. I think the toughest part will be the hole from the basement to the outside. I also wonder if that "one way air valve" will work when the outside air is a little windy. Thanks for the inspiration to at least give this a try.
yeh, ABS and a lot of other filaments are just as dangerous as cutting stuff on the laser
13:50 I'm glad you were able to get the motor over the 'studs' in the bracket. As a former career product designer, that was my very first thought when you said you were going to press those in !
yeh, I really thought there would be more flex there on the inlet pipe. There was enough, but not as much as I thought
@@FunctionalPrintFriday - bottom line is , it worked !! Love watching your videos !!
yay friday
Love your videos! Functional 3d printing is precisely why I got into the hobby and your videos always have great project ideas. Great Job!
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