Here is where I source my RepRap Mendel Parts

I was asked where I sourced my Mendel parts for my build so here they are.

Let me start of by saying I did not go down the cheapest path to build my Reprap as you will see to save some of the hard work of gathering and wanted to get straight into building.
But in saying that I do think in the end I saved on postage and petrol.

Bellow is a list of all the items and where I purchased them from and then I will share some thoughts on some things after purchasing and construction notes.

Linear Metric Prusa Printed parts = US Ebay seller( elderfarrer2hy7 )

Nuts & Bolts = US Ebay seller( elderfarrer2hy7 )

Belts = US Ebay seller( elderfarrer2hy7 )

Bearings = US Ebay seller ( elderfarrer2hy7 )

acrylic base and bed = US Ebay seller ( elderfarrer2hy7 )

Ramps 1.4 = www.bilbycnc.com.au

Pololu A4988 drivers = www.bilbycnc.com.au

Arduino Mega = www.bilbycnc.com.au

Kapton Tape = www.bilbycnc.com.au

Budaschnozzle 1.1 hot end = www.lulzbot.com

Op-to End Stops = www.lulzbot.com

Aluminium Bed Mount Plate = www.lulzbot.com

Electronics Mount Plate = www.lulzbot.com

Sdramps = www.lulzbot.com

Threaded & Smooth Rod ( Precut ) = www.ozreprap.com

Hobbed Bolt = www.ozreprap.com

NEMA 17 Stepper Motor = www.ozreprap.com

PLA & ABS = www.ozreprap.com

Power Supply (Good for 32amps) = Weekend Computer Swap Meet

Heat Bed MK1 = Western Australia Ebay Seller ( reprapping )

Thermistor for heat bed temps ( RN3444 specs 125c and tested to 130c ) = Jaycar


Notes:

US Ebay seller( elderfarrer2hy7 ) - Got all the parts listed with this guy as a kit so it saved me a hell of a lot of shopping around.
There was about 6 - 8 bolt that where not correct and had to get from bunnings but not a great issue.
All the printed parts are ABS and well printed. and even had a few extra nut & bolts which was good.
Delivery took about 2 weeks

www.bilbycnc.com.au - Great service and fast Delivery

www.ozreprap.com - Great service and fast delivery - I have been using there ABS & PLA and I am very happy.

www.lulzbot.com - Delivered in less than 2 weeks - There Hot End is excellent and highly recommend it, If you are using Greg's Linear X Carriage
then you will need to trim the round timber plate to the shape of the insert in the carriage.

Western Australia Ebay Seller ( reprapping ) - Good price but Delivery a little slow.

Success Notes - I am using ABS with Kapton tape on my glass bed, bed as 130c and Hot End 250c.
PLA still playing with temps but directly on the glass.

Upcoming items - I have printed a Greg's Wade reloaded - Guidler, Tilt Screws, Fishbone Gears by jonaskuehling on thingiverse

Cheers
Michael

Thanks for such a detailed list! I'll do a similar post once I've completed mine.

I also used elderfarrer2hy7 for my initial parts, but some very good links there. Thanks for posting this.

Thank you Magician,

Feel free to update the list at Australian Suppliers List. Its great to get to get reviews of sourses and have our expectations managed :-)


Cheers,
Scott

hmmm. elderfarrer2hy7 lives just a few towns over from me. that might be a great source for cheap parts.