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New 3D Printer at Home Depot

PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
edited 2014-11-14 07:16 in General Discussion
Just got a flyer from HD, and this was in it:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-Idea-Builder-3D-Printer-3D20-01/205448581?N=5yc1vZgr#customer_reviews

Seems to be a re-branded Flashforge Dreamer:

http://www.ff3dp.com/

Looks like you can add a second extruder head for a price.

Looks like my local HD has one in stock. Now, why did I get that HD credit card. :)

Comments

  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2014-11-13 16:28
    And it's by Dremel ! A good name, but I don't generally trust items with no reviews or a single (100%!) 5-star review.

    I was in Radio Shack today and the only thing that struck me as conspicuous bargain at its regular price is their rebranded Dremel moto-tool for $30: http://www.radioshack.com/radioshack-83-piece-rotary-tool-set/6400244.html

    Long about Christmas 1977, I wanted a variable speed Dremel moto-tool for Christmas but they cost too much. I settled for Montgomery Ward's lookalike house brand "Power Kraft" rotary tool in the plastic hinged case, which cost considerably less. It looked like a Dremel. I peeled back the Power Kraft label on the tool and the case and there were Dremel labels underneath both. :)

    I still have it and it still works great. Not bad for a 37 year old tool!

    Think anyone will still be using this Dremel 3D printer in 2051?
  • W9GFOW9GFO Posts: 4,010
    edited 2014-11-14 07:08
    It is a Flashforge Dreamer - except only one extruder, no wifi and no heated build platform. Pass!

    Get the Flashforge Creator for the same price or the non neutered Dreamer for just a bit more. Both have dual extruders and heated build platforms - and they are both excellent printers.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-11-14 07:16
    W9GFO wrote: »
    It is a Flashforge Dreamer - except only one extruder and no heated build platform. Pass!

    Going through the tech specs and videos yesterday and today, pretty much a toy to make jewelry and chess pieces.

    Just saved a thousand bucks.
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