I designed and built a desktop / workspace ventilation system

My idea mounts over the back do the desk and allows for independent control over air intake from the desktop and below where the glowforge is.

I wanted to find a more effective and attractive way to use the inline exhaust fan I purchased

Fusion 360 sketching the pieces

Cutting

Grill patterns

Leftovers

Construction begins

Initial fitting the motor and weather stripping

Reinforce and weather strip the opening

Weatherstripping the additional fan mount

Feeding the power cord

Connecting and testing

Top panels added

Front grill and structure reinforced

Exhaust output connection

Fully assembled

Mounted over desk back

Under desk with air flap closed

Air flap opened

Top of desk footprint mounted is 2"x10"

In action

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