I got a lot of inspiration for my own enclosure through browsing forums like this, so I wanted to share what I came up with in case it helps with your own design. It is always a work in progress of course but let me know what you think or if you have any questions!
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Qualifications:
*I don’t have a dedicated workshop but have about half of a garage that I utilize for projects.
*I needed something that would be easily moveable should I want to rearrange anything.
*I have kids who are outside all the time and I live in a residential area so I needed something that was very quiet.
*Since the garage is also used for toys, camping, bikes, etc. I needed it to be reasonably dust-free.
*I wanted a functional, budget-conscious option.
My Plan:
*Since plywood is currently $20-30 a sheet and doesn’t really provide much sound attenuation I knew I wanted to use drywall in some manner (only about $8 a sheet) and it provides much better sound absorption.
*Additionally, from adding cellulose insulation to my attic a few years ago, I knew it was fairly cheap (about $8 a bale) and provides excellent sound damping.
*So I opted for a design that reflects a standard interior wall with 2x4 studs, drywall on each side, and the wall cavity filled with cellulose insulation.
*To prevent the cellulose from settling down to the bottom of the cavity, I just made some cardboard baffles every few feet to keep the cellulose in place.
Materials:
*I used recycled 2x4s from an old bedframe and leftover wood I had in the garage
*8 sheets of drywall
*2 bales of cellulose insulation
*Two sheets of 24"x24" 1/4 thick polycarbonate for the windows: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JP5MXK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Eight 25-lb magnet door catches to keep the doors shut
*I already had the door handles lying around
*Eight 3" hingles that I found in the Ace Hardware clearance bin for 99-cents each
*Plywood for the Shapeoko shelf base (already had laying around)
*2.5" flex hose (10’ length) for dust collection: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M35BE8D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Cheap off-brand cyclone dust separator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081SK39QW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*LED lights (I already had extras from my microgreens set-up) but they are affordable, easily linkable and simple to use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XQDP5X9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*4" heavy-duty casters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0824S6255/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Random left-over paint in the basement from years of home rennovations
Shapeoko Add-ons:
*Plug and go feed hold button from Tedshobbyshop ($36.50): Emergency Feed/Hold Button for the Shapeoko 3 xl xxl CNC | Etsy
*Bitsetter, probe holder, and magnet upgrade from Tedshobbyshot ($42): BitProbeSetter V1/V2Case for Carbide/Shapeoko3 BitZero | Etsy
*Dog River Touch Probe ($60): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TBRFQWQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Myers Woodshop cam clamps file (to cut out my own): Myers Woodshop Custom Cam Clamps For CNC - Myers Woodshop
*Myers Woodshop L-clamps file (to cut out my own): How To Clamp Material To Your Wasteboard (Including The New L Shaped Clamp Bracket File) - Myers Woodshop
*Myers Woodshop Wasteboard file & video: Myers Woodshop Custom Wasteboard For The Shapeoko 3 CNC - Myers Woodshop
Gallery:
Pending Changes:
*I want to add some weather stripping to close up the door gaps to further dampen the sound (although it already has excellent attenuation.)
*I have a smaller shop vac that I plan to swap out. The one that is in-use now gets too hot and is honestly louder than the Shapeoko. I will also shorten the shop vac hose in the final set-up.