Building vs Buying a Diode laser enclosure

A good laser enclosure is important to provide safety from smoke and vapors, along with harmful laser light. However, the price tag of some enclosures can leave you thinking you should just build your own. Let's take a look at a quality enclosure you can buy and compare it to the time and material cost to build your own. Thank you to Ikier for providing the E2 Enclosure. Check it out on their site using my affiliate link below. Also, check out the line of K1 lasers if you are looking for a good diode laser for your workspace. Ikier E2 Enclosure - https://shrsl.com/4xd4o Ikier K1 48w diode laser - https://shrsl.com/4xd4n 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Enclosure Features 03:52 Unboxing and Assembly 06:51 Operational Tests 09:07 Pros/Cons of Commercial Enclosure 12:32 DIY Enclosure Overview 16:54 Conclusion Become a channel member here:    / @vintauri   Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes on what is happening in my workshop!   / vintauri     / vintaurisworkshop   Check out my Etsy and Amazon store for more ways to support this channel! https://vintaurisworkshop.etsy.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/vintauri ✋ Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy something, I may make a small commission at no additional cost. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Digital Calipers - https://amzn.to/3THuR5e 3mm Baltic Birch Plywood - https://amzn.to/43BuYEd CA Glue and Accelerator - https://amzn.to/3TZz2d5 Acrylic Paint Pens - https://amzn.to/4b8Ty2c #hobbylaser #diodelaser #diylaser ‪@ikier‬