Thanks for organising this. It was interesting to see a number of variations of machines, including several actually running! Stuart.by scwimbush - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Sure, I'd be interested in dropping in on an event like this. Keep us posted if it goes ahead. Cheers, Stuart.by scwimbush - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Has anyone found a reliable source of the parts for some form of extruder hot end (ideally compatible with Wade's extruder)? These seem to be the least reprappable (neither printable nor standard) of the parts required, and probably not coincidentally, the sticking point for my build (at least until I hit the next one). I've found botmill.com, but their shipping is too high, and mendel-parts.comby scwimbush - New Zealand RepRap User Group
nzminiaturebearings.com provided me with the bearings at a fantastic price and with great service. They are also listed on the NZ suppliers page here (just noticed that these links are abbreviated -- click through to see the full link; the same probably applies to the one earlier in the thread) if you haven't spotted that page. My build isn't finished yet, but I can't see the bearings being a prby scwimbush - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Hi Paul, That sounds like a fantastic scheme -- exactly the sort of deal I'm looking for. Unfortunately I'm aiming to build a full Mendel (although maybe I should change my mind!). Of course, should any of your 'offspring' decide to print the parts for a full Mendel, I'd be interested. In any event, I hope your scheme (and your Mendels) survive and prosper, and thanks for letting us know about iby scwimbush - New Zealand RepRap User Group
Hi all. I'm looking to locally source a set of printed parts to build my own Mendel RepRap, if possible. If this turns up nothing, I will probably resort to purchasing a set outright from abroad, but would prefer a "pinkie-promise" arrangement whereby I will agree to supply two sets of parts locally if/when I get my Mendel up and running on the same terms as offered to me now. (And if I fail in mby scwimbush - New Zealand RepRap User Group