[Denicaig]

I would like to get my Dad a budget metal 3D printer. He doesn't have a need, it's just for fun and shouldn't costly.
I have a decent CNC mill/router and could cut part if there are easy to use files.
Can anyone recommended a good option? I was thinking kind of like maker bot wherd I cut the plywood parts and get a kit of the mechanisms. Though I guess maker bot is outdated now?
Thanks!

[awerby]

Are you talking about a 3D printer that's made out of metal, or one that actually prints metal parts?

[Denicaig]

Are you talking about a 3D printer that's made out of metal, or one that actually prints metal parts?

I'm talking about the 3D printer that's made out of metal, not prints metals parts.

[awerby]

Maybe one of these, then: https://www.newegg.com/creality-3d-e...288-00B4-00038

[Kjrobtx]

I have a Sindoh 3D1AQ 3DWOX 1 printer, had it a while and very impressed with the quality of print. It's a premium one and I think mine was about $1200 though but it did come assembled. Check here for details about this printer. You may find cheaper versions with acrylic frames but the all metal frames are much sturdier.

[fred50]

They're getting so cheap, that I'm actually thinking of buying one. Are the cheap ones rubbish? Does anyone have any recommendations for a low cost 3D printer, or can share any opinions or experiences of this, or any made by this brand?

https://www.crealityofficial.co.uk/p...r-3-3d-printer

...or share horror stories of terrible 3D printer buying decisions? Pitfalls or limitations to avoid?

Honest review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Z-9ncYsps

For a start, a fully enclosed bottle cage with adjustable size (for bottles and flasks) would be nice - bottles keep falling out, yet more junk to fill my house and cover my bike with....
You can also read reviews from this website.

Also, does anyone have recommendations for a cheaper 3D scanner?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EoeBPazLh0