Wayne developed the Printtable 3D printer that uses IKEA table as a frame. It is sturdy and low in cost to make. And it gives a good use for those ugly IKEA furniture pieces if I may add.
Early version:
More detailed view:
CAD animation:
Extremely detailed step-by-step construction guide:
http://www.instructables.com/id/PRINTTABLE-the-Affordable-Attractive-IKEA-Lack-Tab/
Project homepage:
http://printtable.com/
Forum thread on 3dhubs:
https://www.3dhubs.com/talk/thread/just-finished-large-build-printer-using-ikea-lack-tables
Early version:
More detailed view:
CAD animation:
Extremely detailed step-by-step construction guide:
http://www.instructables.com/id/PRINTTABLE-the-Affordable-Attractive-IKEA-Lack-Tab/
Project homepage:
http://printtable.com/
Forum thread on 3dhubs:
https://www.3dhubs.com/talk/thread/just-finished-large-build-printer-using-ikea-lack-tables
