The Laser
We decided to try building our own laser cutter / engraver and found a great site buildlog.net with an open source DIY laser designed by Bart Dring. The laser is a 24″ x 12″ 40W laser.
The Parts
Frame – Misumi
This following parts are for the frame assembly. Aluminum extrusions and parts for
| REF NUMBER | PART NAME | PRICE | COMPANY | PART NUMBER | UNIT PRICE | PRICE |
| HBLFSN5 | Misumi Cast Corner Bracket | 45 | Misumi | HBLFSN5 | $0.63 | $28.35 |
| HBLSS5 | Misumi Thin Bracket, 1 wide | 2 | Misumi | HBLSS5 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| HBLTS5 | Misumi Thin Corner Bracket | 2 | Misumi | HBLTS5 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| HFS5-2020-160 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 160mm Lg. | 1 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-160 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| HFS5-2020-230 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 230mm Lg. | 1 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-230 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| HFS5-2020-310 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 310mm Lg. | 4 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-310 | $1.45 | $5.80 |
| HFS5-2020-370 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 370mm Lg. | 2 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-370 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| HFS5-2020-440 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 440mm Lg. | 2 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-440 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| HFS5-2020-560 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 560mm Lg. | 7 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-560 | $2.63 | $18.41 |
| HFS5-2020-580 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 580mm Lg. | 2 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-580 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| HFS5-2020-725 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 725mm Lg. | 2 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-725 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| HFS5-2020-728 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 728mm Lg. | 1 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-728 | $3.40 | $3.40 |
| HFS5-2020-730 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 730mm Lg. | 3 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-730 | $3.43 | $10.29 |
| HFS5-2020-90 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 90mm Lg. | 1 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-90 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
| HFS5-2020-960 | Misumi Extrusion 2020 960mm Lg. | 3 | Misumi | HFS5-2020-960 | $4.51 | $13.53 |
| HFS5-2040-960 | Misumi Extrusion 2040 960mm Lg. | 2 | Misumi | HFS5-2040-960 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| HHDF19 | Misumi Handle | 1 | Misumi | HHDF19 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| HNKK55 | M5 T-SLOT NUT | 223 | Misumi | HNKK5-5 (Bag of 100 p/n) | $0.14 | $31.22 |
| HNM5NL | Hex Nut M5 Nylon Locking | 20 | McMaster Carr | 90576A104 | $0.04 | $0.80 |
| HNTP5-5 | Post Assembly Nut | 10 | Misumi | HNTP5-5 | $0.45 | $4.50 |
| MIRROR_20MM_GOLD | Mirror 20mm GOLD (40W max) | 1 | LightObject | LSR-MIR20GSH | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| MIRROR_MOUNT | Mirror mount | 1 | LightObject | LSR-MIRMNT01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| PHMS025610S | Pan Head Machine Screw #2-56×5/8 | 10 | McMaster Carr | 91772A082 | $0.05 | $0.50 |
| PHMS063206SEM | Pan Head Mach Screw #6-32 x 3/8 SEMS | 3 | McMaster Carr | 90402A146 | $0.07 | $0.21 |
| PHMSM308S | Pan Head Machine Screw M3 x 8mm | 2 | McMaster Carr | 92000A118 | $0.04 | $0.08 |
| PHMSM310S | Pan Head Machine Screw M3 x 10mm | 10 | McMaster Carr | 92000A120 | $0.04 | $0.40 |
| PHMSM508S | Pan Head Mach Screw M5 x 8mm | 4 | buildlog.net | 92005A318 | $0.04 | $0.16 |
| SHHPSL5-2 | Misumi Hinge – Left | 1 | Misumi | SHHPSL5-2 | $5.15 | $5.15 |
| SHHPSR5-2 | Misumi Hinge – right | 1 | Misumi | SHHPSR5-2 | $5.15 | $5.15 |
McMaster Carr
| 1 | 95475A572 | Threaded Rod 1/4-20 x 8.00 | 3 |
| 1 | 95475A576 | Threaded Rod 1/4-20 x 10.00 | 1 |
| 1 | 98055A099 | Shim 5mm 10mm 1mm | 10 |
| 1 | 6061K31 | Shaft, 0.250 dia. 12.00 Long | 1 |
| 1 | 6061K415 | Shaft, 0.250 dia. 14.00 Long | 1 |
| 1 | 9600K22 | Grommet 1/2ID 3/4Panel Hole | 3 |
| 4 | 62805K31 | Leveling Foot 10-24 Thread | 4 |
| 1 | 1764K42 | Duct Flange 4.00 | 1 |
| 1 | 91420A320 | Flat Head Machine Screw M5 x 10mm | 8 |
| 1 | 96659A101 | Flat Washer #4 Std Size | 18 |
| 1 | 97416A115 | Flat Washer #10 Std Size | 94 |
| 1 | 90631A003 | Hex Nut #2-56 Nylon Locking | 10 |
| 1 | 90631A005 | Hex Nut #4-40 Nylon Locking | 12 |
| 1 | 90257A411 | Hex Nut #10-32 Std Size | 6 |
| 1 | 94945A205 | Hex Nut #1/4-20 Nylon Locking Thin | 4 |
| 1 | 90576A104 | Hex Nut M5 Nylon Locking | 20 |
| 1 | 91772A082 | Pan Head Machine Screw #2-56×5/8 | 10 |
| 1 | 90402A146 | Pan Head Mach Screw #6-32 x 3/8 SEMS | 3 |
| 1 | 92000A118 | Pan Head Machine Screw M3 x 8mm | 2 |
| 1 | 92000A120 | Pan Head Machine Screw M3 x 10mm | 10 |
| 1 | 92005A318 | Pan Head Mach Screw M5 x 8mm | 4 |
| 1 | 97334A992 | Socket Head Machine Screw #10-32×1 Nylon | 6 |
| 1 | 91290A130 | Socket Head Machine Screw M3x30mm | 4 |
| 1 | 91290A224 | Socket Head Machine Screw M5x10mm | 184 |
| 1 | 91290A228 | Socket Head Machine Screw M5x12mm | 34 |
| 1 | 91290A230 | Socket Head Machine Screw M5x14mm | 7 |
| 1 | 91290A252 | Socket Head Machine Screw M5x25mm | 8 |
| 1 | 91290A254 | Socket Head Machine Screw M5x30mm | 7 |
| 1 | 91290A256 | Socket Head Machine Screw M5x35mm | 9 |
| 1 | 91290A260 | Socket Head Mach Screw M5 x 45mm | 1 |
| 1 | 92146A005 | Split Lock Washer #4 | 8 |
| 1 | 92146A011 | Split Lock Washer #10 | 10 |
| 1 | 94785A411 | Square Nut #10-32 | 6 |
| 1 | 94639A208 | SPACER .115D .250DIA .875LG | 4 |
| 1 | 94639A350 | SPACER .192ID .312DIA .125LG | 2 |
| 1 | 94639A352 | SPACER .192ID .312DIA .250LG | 12 |
| 1 | 94639A454 | SPACER .192ID .375DIA .375LG | 2 |
| 1 | 94639A450 | SPACER .192ID .375DIA .875LG | 6 |
| 1 | 91770A096 | TRUSS HEAD SCREW #4-40 x 1/2 | 14 |
| 1 | 91770A144 | TRUSS HEAD SCREW #6-32 x 1/4 | 10 |