Hi guys, long time listener...first time caller. I am on to my 2nd build of a 3d printer and wanted something that was solid and easy to build. Some of you may remember a solid built printer based on the Prusa i3 called Itopie. [
forums.reprap.org] I thought what the hell. Picked up some 16mm MDF for $7 at the hardware, redesigned it a little in CAD and had the waterjet at my work cut out the plates. A little paint and it started coming together quite well. The x axis is actually going to be v-slot (left over from my cnc project) rather than rod and bearing and the top has been altered to fit a LCD screen.