JW Designs LLC

JW Designs LLC Precision laser-cut woodworking templates and enclosure systems. Designed and built in South Carolina.

04/21/2026

Simple swap on the Exo Terra Pro 12×12.

Remove the stock screen lid, drop this in, lock it down.

Keeps the original mounting and pass-through access, without the issues of the screen top.

Launching Friday.

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Stock screen vs a sealed lid setup.This is one of our P. cambridgei enclosures running an EncloSure lid.Better humidity ...
04/02/2026

Stock screen vs a sealed lid setup.

This is one of our P. cambridgei enclosures running an EncloSure lid.

Better humidity control, clear top for visibility, and no screen for them to climb on.

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Retains the original pass-through ports.Removable insert lets you run cords, probes, or tubing when needed, and close it...
03/26/2026

Retains the original pass-through ports.

Removable insert lets you run cords, probes, or tubing when needed, and close it off when you don’t.

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03/21/2026

Stock vs. replacement.

Designed to look like it belongs there.

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03/17/2026

Simple install on an Exo Terra 12×12.

Remove the stock screen lid, drop in the EncloSure lid, and lock it back down.

Keeps the original mounting and pass-throughs, just without the issues of the screen top.

Available at jwdesignsmfg.com

A version of the EncloSure lid system for the 12×12 Exo Terra Pro terrariums is almost ready.The Pro enclosure required ...
03/08/2026

A version of the EncloSure lid system for the 12×12 Exo Terra Pro terrariums is almost ready.

The Pro enclosure required a ground-up redesign while still keeping the original mounting and pass-through access.

03/06/2026

Cutting cast acrylic panels for enclosure lids.

Each panel is laser cut in-house and finished for a clean fit and clear visibility while maintaining the OEM look of the enclosure.

Clear visibility.Intentional ventilation.Designed to integrate, not interrupt.
02/21/2026

Clear visibility.
Intentional ventilation.
Designed to integrate, not interrupt.

Designed to look like it belongs there.Clear acrylic. Clean lines. OEM fit.
02/18/2026

Designed to look like it belongs there.

Clear acrylic. Clean lines. OEM fit.

Intentional ventilation.Laser-cut openings designed to support controlled airflow without compromising clarity or fit.
02/10/2026

Intentional ventilation.

Laser-cut openings designed to support controlled airflow without compromising clarity or fit.

Isn’t it time you thought about your lid?Screen tops are common, but they can come with tradeoffs — snagged feet, incons...
02/05/2026

Isn’t it time you thought about your lid?

Screen tops are common, but they can come with tradeoffs — snagged feet, inconsistent humidity, and airflow that’s hard to control, especially on smaller enclosures.

We design clear, purpose-built enclosure lids with intentional ventilation and a clean, OEM-style fit — designed to look and function like part of the enclosure, not an afterthought.

Built for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Built to integrate, not improvise.

I’ve used AI for years in my day job in IT, but it didn’t really click until recently… why not use it in the shop?I spen...
10/24/2025

I’ve used AI for years in my day job in IT, but it didn’t really click until recently… why not use it in the shop?

I spend just as much time thinking through cuts, layouts, and project planning as I do actually building. So I started experimenting, and the results surprised me.

This isn’t about replacing your experience, it’s about sharpening it.

Meet Chippy, my virtual shop assistant. He helps me plan projects, calculate stile-and-rail cuts, and even write better product descriptions.

I talk about it more in my first Smarter Tools Journal post on my website.

👉 Read the full post here: https://www.jwdesignsmfg.com/blogs/smarter-tools-journal/how-i-use-ai-to-work-smarter-and-still-get-my-hands-dirty

💬 Chippy says: “Work smarter, not harder, and always double-check your rail lengths.”

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