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$645 USD? thats waaaaay out of budget.

I still think the aluminium getech i3 with a small few upgrades is the best machine

So just a hood? I dont think that will be difficult. I have many clear 50L tubs that could do the job. Though as a more permanent solution would be nice to keep it protected from dust and cats. I'm...

also, just wondering... for cnc side of things, do people replace those belts with acme threads too? those belts look quite stretchy

perhaps the threaded rod wont be a deal breaker. Looks like I can upgrade that part without too much hassle. square acme threads look pretty easy to get.
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sebastian, dont act like you dont have one

http://www.micromark.com/RS/SR/Product/50352_R.jpg

this prototype i am needing is only 50 x 50 x 50. Though who knows what I'll be printing in the...

Found this interesting comment. (i guess I wasn't wrong about that tripod style design).

Quote: "flexible shaft? why? Printer can handle Dremel without problems. Precision is suck, due to bad...

Though with some modification, could a better lead screw system be made to eliminate wobble?

$497 AUD delivered with the "better" MK8 extruder.
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my budget is around 650~700 AUD delivered... so I might start looking at local over priced ones.

Locally, I can get a Da Vinci 1.0 for $699...

Sorry but i dont think that kind of design is suitable for my purposes. It might be a good deal for those who don't need fine dimensional tolerances... but I can see that there will be a lot of play...

Hi guys.

So I'm in need for a 3D printer. (engineering prototypes IC engine pistons infact) So they need to be somewhat dimensionally accurate.

I'm really not interested in spending thousands...