Anyone getting into resin printing runs into the same problem right away: fumes have to go somewhere, and a printer needs a proper home before it ever gets switched on. damnbiker tackled both issues at once by turning an Ikea Besta cabinet into a vented enclosure that pushes hazardous chemicals outdoors, with room for the printer, a wash and cure station, and storage all in one spot.
The construction details are what stand out. Ikea panels are often hollow, filled with particle board and a cardboard honeycomb, so the bottom got reinforced with plywood to give the bottom mounted slides something solid to hold. A 25 lb weight plate sat on the base for 12 hours while the adhesive cured, which sounds like a patient and thorough approach. The drawers came together from scraps of half inch plywood, and strips of plywood screwed to the sides carry the side mounted slides, a fix for a clearance problem with the cabinet door. Assembly relied on construction adhesive, with an Ender 3 printing the needed parts.
The venting path is a 3D printed duct flange connected to a flexible three inch hose, driven by a fan and a remote switch. Inside, a strip of warm white LEDs lines the top shelf, and there is a handy spot for removing supports. The printer is an Elegoo Mars 2, paired with the version 2 wash and cure machine.
The whole thing came together in less than a week, which is quick for this much work. Two things remain open: the top shelf might eventually be upgraded to thicker plywood, and the fan could get a servo operated mechanism down the line.
Project by damnbiker. Watch it on their YouTube channel: