I am looking for a first printer. I want to print mostly in ABS since the prints I plan mostly need some strength and flexibility.

These are some of things I plan to start with printing but may need to print some bigger later.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1076997
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1485791

My budget is from $200 to $700. I would really like to print in dual color but that is likely not a common need I will have, just for playing around. I do have a degree in Electronics and work in that field so likely would not have a lot of issues with a kit. I always hate when you get something and parts are missing when trying to assemble or something does not work.

I also worry I will get this and it will be another project that sits in corner. There were a few items I wanted printed again and after finding printing will cost $100 too $200 I thought I might try to get my own printer. Last time I ordered them online they were made with PLA I think and were quite fragile.

I have been looking at the Monoprice units. Also looking at many kits on Amazon and Ebay as well. The choices are over whelming. Located in USA and do not want anything I must wait to come from overseas.

Kind of like the looks of this unit. http://wanhaousa.com/products/duplic...us-steel-frame

Any ideas?

Thanks.