DIY enclosed laser cutter on a budget #1 | the gantry!

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After over a year and a half in development it's time to start building the low cost diode laser engraver/cutter I've been designing! At this point the design is already somewhat outdated since it uses lead screws which I definitely wouldn't do anymore if I were to start from scratch, but at least this approach is more interesting for you guys to watch than the (arguably superior) but dull as dishwater NEMA 17 direct belt drive.
The linear rail system with V-groove POM wheels rolling on 2020mm aluminum square tubing turned out really awesome though. I can't wait to see this machine do its first cuts!
The design for this machine will be open source as soon as I get around to redesigning the X-carriage to fit Nema 17 steppers.

MDF hygro expansion resources:
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https://wilsontimbers.com/media/wysiw...

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Power supply (I got the 12v 8A version): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBU...
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