On 20/06/2013 22:17, Roger Mills wrote:
I see that Maplin is about to offer a 3D printer for £700.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/3d-printer?u...ampaign=13P7-7


Any comments? Is it likely to be worth a punt?

You need to ask

can it print in more than one material at a time?
If it can you can print soluble supports to allow more complicated objects.
If you can't you may not be able to print the object or you may need to
trim a lot of internal supports.

You can already buy 3D printers for about that cost or kits for better
machines for that cost, but you may get done for VAT and import duty
from some suppliers.