Difference between revisions of "Big red laser cutter"

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 === cleaning ===
-[[File:Laser_fan_dirty.png|dirty laser exhaust fan|thumb]]
+If the exhaust fan is not working well, it might need to be cleaned.
-=== history/building===
+To clean, detach the fan and base from the laser cutter. The area circled in the below picture is where you need to get access.
+[[File:Laser_fan_detach.png|showing where to detach laser exhaust fan]]
+This is what the fan looks like detached
+[[File:Laser_fan_detached.png|detached laser exhaust fan]]
+This is dirty and needs to be cleaned
+[[File:Laser_fan_dirty.png|dirty laser exhaust fan]]
+Use a vacuum and toothbrush/wire brush to clean. A n95 is recommended too.
+[[File:Laser_fan_clean.png|clean laser exhaust fan]]
+=== history ===
 a plastic adaptor was 3D printed to connect the 6" outlet of the exhaust fan to the 8" flexible duct leading to the roof hole:
 <code>laserduct.scad