New larger format 3D printer

I have been eyeing a 3D printer but had been waiting before purchasing because none of the semi-reasonably priced (<$2500) models seemed to have a large enough printing area/volume for my purposes. Specifically, I would really like to try 3D printing some discgolf discs. Most discs are circles aboutĀ 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) in diameter and unfortunately most entry levelĀ printers have a max print area of 7 inch by 9 inch or so… not quite large enough. šŸ™

Therefore I was very exited to read the following news articles about a new larger 3D printer from Lulzbot:

TAZ ā€“ LulzBotā€™s Newest 3D Printer is All Grown Up

TAZ ā€“ LulzBotā€™s Newest 3D Printer is All Grown Uphttp://3dprintingindustry.com/2013/05/17/taz-lulzbots-newest-3d-printer-is-all-grown-up/Taz is the latest desktop 3D printer to come out from Coloradoā€™s LulzBot, following the AO-100 and AO-101 with improved specs, most importantly a grown print area and volume.
Lulzbot launches TAZ 3D printer, touted as largest build volume in hobby market 3D printers

Lulzbot launches TAZ 3D printer, touted as largest build volume in hobby market 3D printershttp://www.tweaktown.com/news/30420/lulzbot-launches-taz-3d-printer-touted-as-largest-build-volume-in-hobby-market-3d-printers/index.htmlThis week, Lulzbot launched its latest 3D printer, the TAZ 3D. The truly 100 percent open source design is capable of printing objects with a volume up to 11.7″ x 10.8″ x 9.8″ā€¦

It looks ideally suited for the task though I am unsure how well the plastic(s) available would hold up for disc usage. Regardless it is a very interesting printer and a very interesting industry in general. šŸ™‚

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