In dire need of an enclosure for many reasons. The latest reason was the move to flood cooling, Next on the list was the added benefit of keeping swarf under control. Third was to make my shop a little quieter. And last was the added benefit of keeping something between the machine and me so that if something goes for a flyer (again) It will be somewhat contained.
So I decided to go with wood due to cost and ease of build. The inside is HPDE (puckboard for all you fellow Canadians). Sound proofing insulation in the walls. 1/8" MDF white one side for the exterior "skin". I plastic welded the bottom "tub". The side walls are removable with the removal of half a dozen screws. Side window is 1/4" Lexan.
Also of note is that I have a waterproof Florescent light and a large 6" axial fan on the ceiling.
With the exception of the light and Fan -that I had on hand- the total build cost is $250. Will expect another $50 for the doors, hardware etc.
To Do List:
-Need to make the doors and I am thinking of a by fold design.
-Cover the plugs in the back wall and the opening I left for all the cables, hoses and such.
-Install the drain(s) and plumb them into the flood coolant sump (it will be that 5gal pail in the last photo but under the mill of course)
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