That slider in the first pic makes it super easy to drop something in the open window. Here is my solution with things I had on hand. I also have some pics of connectors that are available at the hardware store.
I really was caught unprepared to physically receive a Glowforge. I was ready in terms of design ideas, workflow and materials but other than putting the exhaust hose out a window, I didn’t really picture what I was going to do. Luckily the few weeks before I had transformed the basement office into a work room and had picked up the table and gave a few thoughts to the window situation.
I procured a piece of Celotex from a parishioner and used a 28 oz. tomato can to pierce the two layers of Cel…
Here is a nice setup that is smaller.
Here is a design I was playing with when trying to get a nice vent out the window. I figured it was a good 2nd project to try and learn on.
In the file you can see the A circle is larger as it is the base circle on the window cutout. Then you stack and glue the B circles on top. You also place the TOP/BOTTOM slides for guide rails to hold the newly mounted holder in place.
I think the template I was using for Illustrator was a bit too large as it didn’t allow me to cut it all on one sheet…
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