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 for an elegant brand name machine. Something practical, high quality prints, reliable, good customer support and not a rip off. Tall order eh

So I originally was looking at an aluminium Prusa i3 from Geeetech. Though I think the moving table (y axis) isn't ideal for speed and accuracy. Also I think they're just using generic threaded rod for z axis which are coupled to the stepper motor visa grub screws. I'm pretty sure these will induce x axis wobble.

http://www.geeetech.com/geeetech-alu...kit-p-944.html

So I then started to consider the MeCreator 2. Not a bad price. table only moves in the z plane... however I don't think I'm a fan of how much its cantilevered. Plus the vertical guide rails look rather close which I don't think is the brightest idea.

http://www.geeetech.com/mecreator-2-...ter-p-999.html

I contacted their sales team via email... I can't say its been the best experience. Quite a bit of miss communication and they just seemed a bit pushy for me to make a purchase. (they actually sent me a paypal invoice when I was just making a general inquiry!)

So for that kind of price, are there any better alternatives? If I can save on cost, I'm happy to build a kit and I'm not fussed at all if I have to do some soldering. Maybe a shopping list of all the best bits so I don't waste my time with poor quality kits?

Cheers