I am definitely getting close, just have to save the funds. I keep waiting dip my toe in the water waiting for a kit that seems like it is made well and will produce quality parts. As I said, I have been reading nophead's blog and seen the quality of what he can produce so that is what I think is pushing me to finally settle on the Mendel90 kit he offers. It was the detail of your post that has convinced me he has really put the time in to make a quality kit. I have seen other kits where the documentation appears lackluster despite the machine seeming to be well engineered (Makergear M2) or just a little too pricey for what they are. The Mendel90 kit seems to strike a good balance.
Any chance you can post more videos of the unit printing or of the final results?