Enclosure Build Manual

UpdatedNovember 16, 2022

1.0 Bill of Materials:

Item	Description	SKU	Qty
1	In-Out Corner Bracket – 20mm	BRAC-IOCNR-20	4
2	In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm	BRAC-IOCNR-40	4
3	In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm	BRAC-IOCNR-60	4
4	90 degree Angle Corner Connector (V-Slot)	BRAC-90ANG	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	56
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	56
7	2020 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020-[L]	4
8	2020 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020-[W]	4
9	2020 Linear Rail – [H]	LR-2020-[H]	8
10	M5 Button Head Bolts – 8MM	SCREWS-M5-BH-008-1	8

If you have purchased an enclosure with a 1.5m side (1000×1500 or 1500×1500) your bill of materials will look more like this:

5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	64
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	64
7	2020 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020-[L]	2
8	2020 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020-[W]	2
11	2040 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2040-[L]	2
12	2040 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2040-[W]	2

2.0 About Enclosures

Enclosures help to protect your workshop and your machine from elemental damage like particulate, temperature and UV light, as well as dampening the sound generated by your machine.

2.1 Pre-Assembly notes:

We recommend that you read through the whole assembly guide before beginning the build, as this enables you to get a rough idea of how it all goes together. Before starting each step make sure you have studied the drawings and fully understand the instructions.

When attaching parts, if a part is requiring significant force to attach, stop, take it off, re-read the instructions and try again. Do not over tighten screws as you may strip the thread or head.

Tip: it is highly recommended that you read and use the columns / drawings provided to help you assemble.

3.0 How to Build an Enclosure

Building an enclosure entails building a top and bottom frame, then connecting them with the vertical support extrusion and the provided brackets. These instructions will walk you through our recommended method of building your enclosure.

3.1 Top and Bottom Frames

For the 1000×1000 and smaller enclosures, you will build two frames out of the Linear Rail 2020 – [L] and [W].

For larger frames, you will build a bottom frame out of the Linear Rail 2020 – [L] and [W] and a top frame out of the Linear Rail 2040 – [L] and [W].

3.1.1 Top Frame

If you have purchased an Enclosure with a 1500mm side, please skip to 3.1.1.2.

3.1.1.1 LR-2020 Top

For the LR-2020 Top frame, you will need:

3	In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm	BRAC-IOCNR-60	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	8
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	8
7	2020 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020	2
8	2020 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020	2

Step 1. Take a 2020 Linear Rail – [L] (7) and a 2020 Linear Rail – [W] (8) and lay them end to end as shown below. Slide a Sliding T-Nut (5) into each.

Step 2. Align the top holes of a In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (3) with the Sliding T-Nuts.

Step 3. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (3) and screw in tightly.

Repeat steps 1-3 for the other 3 corners to make a square frame.

3.1.1.2 LR-2040 Top

If you have purchased an enclosure that has a 1500mm side or larger, your top frame will use 2040 extrusion to provide extra rigidity.

For the LR-2040 Top frame, you will need:

3	In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm	BRAC-IOCNR-60	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	16
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	16
11	2040 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020	2
12	2040 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020	2

Step 1. Take a 2040 Linear Rail – [L] (11) and a 2040 Linear Rail – [W] (8) and lay them end to end as shown below. Slide a Sliding T-Nut (5) into each.

Step 2. Align the top holes of an In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (3) with the Sliding T-Nuts.

Step 3. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (3) and screw in tightly.

Repeat the above steps for the other 3 corners.

3.1.2 Bottom Frame

For the bottom frame, you will need:

Item	Description	SKU	Qty
1	In-Out Corner Bracket – 20mm	BRAC-IOCNR-20	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	8
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	8
7	2020 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020	2
8	2020 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020	2

Step 1. Take a 2020 Linear Rail – [L] (7) and a 2020 Linear Rail – [W] (8) and lay them end to end as shown below. Slide a Sliding T-Nut (5) into each on the inside track.

Step 2. Align the holes of an In-Out Corner Bracket – 20mm (1) with the Sliding T-Nuts.

Step 3. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 20mm (1) and screw in tightly.

Repeat steps 1-3 for the other 3 corners.

3.2 Vertical Supports

For the vertical supports, you will need:

Item	Description	SKU	Qty
4	90 degree Angle Corner Connector (V-Slot)	BRAC-90ANG	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	8
9	2020 Linear Rail – [H]	LR-2020-[H]	8
10	M5 Button Head Bolts – 8MM	SCREWS-M5-BH-008-1	8

Step 1. Put two 2020 Linear Rail – [H] (9) corner-to-corner, you might find this easier with a third 2020 piece underneath one rail and the second on your work surface.

Step 2. Slot two Sliding T-Nuts (5) into the V-slot as pictured below (left). Line up the 90 degree Angle Corner Connector (4) with the Sliding T-Nuts.

Step 3. Screw two M5 Button Head Bolts – 8MM (10) through the 90 degree Angle Corner Connector (4) and into the Sliding T-Nuts (5).

Step 4. Repeat this process to get 4 total supports.

3.3 Base Frame Vertical Supports and Mounting Brackets

The brackets used on the outside of the bottom frame are dependant on how you plan to mount your enclosure. If you are putting it on top of a table or flat surface, see 3.3.1. If you plan to mount your enclosure to a Maker Store Machine Table of the same dimensions, please skip ahead to 3.3.2.

3.3.1 - Table Top Mounting

For this step, you will need:

Item	Description	SKU	Qty
2	In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm	BRAC-IOCNR-40	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	16
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	16
7	2020 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020	2
8	2020 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020	2

Step 1. Take a 2020 Linear Rail – [L] (7) and a 2020 Linear Rail – [W] (8) and lay the ends together at a 90 degree angle as shown below. Slide a Sliding T-Nut (5) into each.

Step 2. Align the bottom holes of an In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm (2) with the Sliding T-Nuts.

Step 3. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm (2) bottom holes and screw in tightly.

Step 4. Add Sliding T-Nuts (5) into one of the Vertical supports made in section 3.2 as seen below (90 degree Angle Corner Connector (4) should be near the top).

Step 5. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm (2) and screw in tightly.

Repeat with the other 3 corners.

Mount directly to your table top with brackets, bolts or other methods.

3.3.2 - Machine Table Mounting

DISCLAIMER: This requires a same-size Machine Table and exchanged components from its kit.

For this step, you will need:

Item	Description	SKU	Qty
2	In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm	BRAC-IOCNR-40	4
5	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	16
6	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	16
7	2020 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2020	2
8	2020 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2020	2

Additionally, you will interact or use parts from your Machine Table:

A	In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm	BRAC-IOCNR-60	4
B	2060 Linear Rail – [L]	LR-2060	2
C	2060 Linear Rail – [W]	LR-2060	2
D	4040 Linear Rail	LR-4040	4
E	M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM	BOLT-M5-CAP-008-1PC	24

Step 1. Remove the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (A) from the Machine Table and replace it with the In-Out Corner Bracket – 40mm (2), leaving the top two slots and t-nuts exposed on the machine table 2060 Linear Rails (B and C).

Step 2. Using the bottom frame made in section 3.1.2, slide a Sliding T-Nut (5) into each 2020 Linear Rail – [L] (7) and a 2020 Linear Rail – [W] (8) as shown below.

Step 3. Take the Machine Tables In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (A) and line the centre holes up with the T-Nuts.

Step 4. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (A) and screw in tightly.

Step 5. Add Sliding T-Nuts (5) into one of the Vertical supports made in section 3.2 as seen below (90 degree Angle Corner Connector (4) should be near the top).

Step 6. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (A) and screw in tightly.

Repeat steps 1-6 for each corner before continuing.

Step 7. To mount to your table top, align the bottom holes of the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (A) with the top slot of the machine table 2060 Linear Rails (B and C).

Step 8. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (A) and screw in tightly.

Pro tip: Make sure both your table and the frame are square before tightening up everything fully.

3.4 Attach Top Frame to Vertical Supports

Now that your enclosure has a base, we can cap it off with the top frame. In either the under or over 1500mm side options the procedure is similar. Follow the left hand images for enclosures without a 1500mm+ side and the right hand images for 1500mm+.

Step 1. Add Sliding T-Nuts (5) into one of the now-mounted Vertical supports (9) made in section 3.2 (90 degree Angle Corner Connector (4) should be near the top).

Step 2. Place the Top frame on top of the Vertical supports (9), lining up the Sliding T-Nuts (5) with the corresponding holes in the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (3).

Step 3. Insert the M5 Cap Head Bolts – 8MM (6) through the In-Out Corner Bracket – 60mm (3) and screw in tightly.

Pro tip: Use a second Allen key to hold up the Sliding T-Nut, then screw the M5 Cap Head Bolt in slightly by hand so the T-Nut doesn’t fall.

Repeat steps 1-3 for all 4 corners.

Pro tip: Make sure your frame is square before tightening up everything fully.

Congratulations! You’ve built the enclosure frame!

4.0 Doors

Maker Store sells Door kits in three different varieties; Standard (STND), Bi-Fold (BFLD) and Awning (AWNG). The process to build these doors are nearly identical save the measurements and placement of the handles and hinges. See section 4.3-4.5 for specific instructions on each door build.

4.1 Preparation

To build each door you will need:

Item	Description	SKU	Qty
1	5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plate	PLATE-90-5	4
2	M5 Low Profile Screws – 8MM	SCREWS-M5-LP-008-1	35
3	Sliding T-Nut	HARD-TNUT-SLIDING-M5	25
4	Spring Loaded Tee Nut	HARD-TNUT-SPRING-1PC	15
5	Zinc Hinge	HARD-HINGE-30X40-M-S	3
6	Door Panel Sheet (Optional)		1
7	2020 Extrusion- Height	LR-2020-[H]	2
8	2020 Extrusion- Width	LR-2020-[W]	2
9	Slot Cover (Optional)(by Meter)	HARD-SC	2
10	Handle	BRAC-HAND	1

Before you start: When cutting your door material (see section 4.3-4.5 for cut sizes), make sure the material fits snugly and squarely inside the door frames by using a square or ruler on the edges.

4.2 How to Build Doors

Step 1. Insert three Sliding T-Nuts (3) into the 2020 Extrusion- Height (7).

Step 2. Insert two Sliding T-Nuts (3) into the 2020 Extrusion- Width (8).

(Optional) Add Slot Covers to each 2020 Extrusion – Height and Width if you plan on inserting material with thickness less than 5mm to avoid shaking and movement.

Pro Tip: Slot Cover can be cut to exact size once inserted into the extrusion. Use a ruler or flat surface to press down on the slot cover to avoid hurting your fingers.

Step 3. Align the 2020 Extrusion- Width (8) to the inside edge of the 2020 Extrusion- Height (7) as seen above.

Step 4. This is the best time to insert and make sure your Door Panel Sheet (6) fits. Add the 2020 Extrusion- Width and Height to the edges of the Door Panel Sheet so that the 2020 Extrusion- Width (8) sits flush with the 2020 Extrusion-Height (7) ends.

Pro Tip: Use sanding paper, grinder or a multi-tool to sand down uneven Door Panel sides.

Step 5. Once you have made sure the Door Panel Sheet fits in your door frame, its time to add a 5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plate (1) to each corner. Line up the 5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plate holes with the Sliding T-Nuts (3) from step 1 and 2.

Step 6. Insert five M5 Low Profile Screws – 8MM (2) through the 5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plate (1) and into the Sliding T-Nuts (3).

Pro Tip: Use a square to make sure the door has 90 degree angles on all corners, otherwise it will sit funny in the frame, causing problems with your door alignment.

Repeat this for each corner of the door.

Great! Now you have a door frame made! All that’s left is to add the hinges and handle to the appropriate sides as seen in section 4.3-4.5. Below is a how-to for attaching the Handle (10) and the Zinc Hinge (5).

4.2.1 Handle

Step 1. Insert two Spring Loaded Tee Nuts (4) into the LR-2020 length at your chosen height, spaced apart by the length of the Handle (10).

Step 2. Line up the Handle (10) holes with the Spring Loaded Tee Nuts (4).

Step 3. Insert the M5 Low Profile Screws – 8MM (2) through the Handle (10) holes and screw in tightly to the Spring Loaded Tee Nuts (4).

Loosen the M5 Low Profile Screws to adjust the hight of your handle.

4.2.2 Hinge

Step 1. Insert two Spring Loaded Tee Nuts (4) into the LR-2020 length at your chosen height. There are three Hinges for each door, we would suggest two 1mm away from the same-side 5 Hole 90 Degree Joining Plates (1) and one in the centre of the Door frame.

Tip: See 4.3-4.5 for reference of hinge placement (second image).

Step 2. Line up the Zinc Hinge (5) holes with the Spring Loaded Tee Nuts (4).

Step 3. Insert the M5 Low Profile Screws – 8MM (2) through the Zinc Hinge (5) holes and screw in tightly to the Spring Loaded Tee Nuts (4).

Step 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each hinge and then again when attaching the door frame to the Enclosure.

NOTE: The door extrusion is cut to have a gap between the door frame and the bottom/top/handle side of the enclosure. This is to avoid collision and counteract gravitational forces on the door.

4.3 Standard [STND]

Standard Door Panel Cut Size chart

Door Size	Width	Height
STND-L60W60H75	526 mm	716 mm
STND-L75W75H75	676 mm	716 mm
STND-L100W100H75	446 mm	716 mm
STND-L150W150H75	696 mm	716 mm

L60W60H75 and L75W75H75 have one door, all others are made to fit two.

4.4 Awning [AWNG]

Awning Door Panel Cut Size chart

Door Size	Width	Height
AWNG-L60W60H75	526 mm	716 mm
AWNG-L75W75H75	676 mm	716 mm
AWNG-L100W100H75	926 mm	716 mm
AWNG-L150W150H75	1426 mm	716 mm

4.5 Bi-Fold [BFLD]

Bi-Fold Door Panel Cut Size chart (two panels per door)

Door Size	Width	Height
BFLD-L60W60H75	246 mm	716 mm
BFLD-L75W75H75	316 mm	716 mm
BFLD-L100W100H75	216 mm	716 mm
BFLD-L150W150H75	336 mm	716 mm

Bi-fold doors are sold as a 2 frame bundle with 2 sets of Door Hardware Packs. The Zinc Hinges (5) should be placed on the outside of the Door Frame attached to the Enclosure and on the inside of the two Door Frames joint (see second image above). One handle is supplied per two frames.

5.0 Finishing Touches

Use a square to get a clean 90 degree corner for both the Door sides and for the top of the frame.

You may add support pieces to the centre of the enclosure on larger builds.

We sell Magnetic Door Stop Packs to keep your doors from swinging around.