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Posted: 3/22/2013 11:42:41 AM EDT

Who here has one? The wife has given the go ahead on getting one.

I want to purchase one instead of piecing my own together, but a full kit is ok. I come from a machining background and have a decent understanding of computers and CAD.

I have seen the maker bots but I think I like the printer bot more. Are there any good deals I am missing?

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:45:04 AM EDT

[#1]

Makerbot2 8week lead time.

It works. Use it for archcitecture models.

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:45:39 AM EDT

[#2]

I have 5....

Makergear has a nice kit BUT I still recommend you build your own... My fav is the mendelmax...

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:47:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Makerbot2 8week lead time.

It works. Use it for archcitecture models.

Dont buy a makercrap!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are for democrats...... Please dont do it... it will MAKE you turn well... gay...

oh nono on the printerbot as well....

a few good names are (Im sure there are others)

Prusa
MendalMax
Makergear

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:52:37 AM EDT

[#4]

May want to look up a local hackerspace. The one near me in Milwaukee has a great crew willing to show and tell and compare constrast the strengths/troubles/etc, and get a chance to see some in person.

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:54:01 AM EDT

[#5]

DefCad.org

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:55:41 AM EDT

[#6]

Also check out the IRC channel.. (#reprap) lots of great info there.... If you do decide to do it yourself I have a Google spreadsheet made with parts, pricing and vendors I could share with you.

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:56:53 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
DefCad.org

hehe already printed a few lowers////

Posted: 3/22/2013 11:59:21 AM EDT

[#8]

Posted: 3/22/2013 12:00:49 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff144/MADMAN770/20130214_204049_zps38c00789.jpg

Awesome

Posted: 3/22/2013 2:48:03 PM EDT

[#10]

I have looked at the reprap. I didn't know they had an IRC.

There aren't any local hacker spaces. I met some guys at maker fair but they area couple hundred miles away.

Thanks for the info everyone!

Posted: 3/22/2013 2:50:50 PM EDT

[#11]

FYI - makergear's lead time is 8-9 weeks, not 6 like they said. Mine should hopefully come in some time next week

Posted: 3/22/2013 6:51:54 PM EDT

[#12]

If you need me to I can print a set of parts for the printer you would like to build.... pics on request..

Posted: 3/22/2013 7:00:11 PM EDT

[#13]

Would one of those kits manage an AR lower?

And do the printed lowers com out complete with threads and holes, or is this more like an 80% with machining left to be done?

Posted: 3/23/2013 5:03:15 AM EDT

[#14]

Yes the mendelmax will

Posted: 3/23/2013 5:11:47 AM EDT

[#15]

My son is an Engineering student and has a class centered around the 3D printer. I'll ask him what they're using in class.

Posted: 3/24/2013 11:10:48 AM EDT

[#16]

Bump for more info

Posted: 3/25/2013 5:27:40 PM EDT

[#17]

What type of info are you looking for?

Posted: 3/25/2013 5:36:09 PM EDT

[#18]

i have been thinking the prices of these things and the quality of the machine should improve by leaps and bounds the next few years. I would research more and maybe hold out. Makes me think of things like the home pc or the first dvd players that couldnt be found for under 1000

but once you get one can i pm you stuff i want to get made

Ive got one on my wish list

Posted: 3/25/2013 5:38:34 PM EDT

[#19]

I have a stratasys at work

Posted: 3/25/2013 7:03:28 PM EDT

[#20]

which one can handle making one of these?

id like to make this to fit my .22LR

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