Makerbot Printable Aluminum Nichrome Heated Build Platform

I wanted a heated build platform, but I don\\\\\\\'t have a way to work with metal. Thus, I designed this Aluminum with NiCr heating element heated build platform to be put together with little modification from parts that can easily be ordered online or picked up at a local store.

2010-02-28 - UPDATE: Tested it and it works great. The corners do not melt and, in fact, provide an easy way to handle the hot build platform.

2010-04-07 - UPDATE: I covered the AL with Kapton tape (1" strips)