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I'm checking MakerShed every day (already signed up for the email updates) just to be safe. Is there any chance of them getting a restock before my order ships in the next 10 weeks, Sander?

Haha, it is if you like aftermarket support. Its a tinkerers car, just like the Yamaha R6 is the tinkerers bike =P You could probably build both of those from scratch with more aftermarket than OEM parts.

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. I view the Ultimaker line of printers as the Honda Civic of the 3DP world. The community supporting it is a huge part of what makes UM/UM2 such a desirable product.

I recently put my order in for a UM2 after doing extensive research. I'm confident in my choice to purchase the UM2 over other 3D printers based on the data and comparison reports from all over. Since I signed up for this community I've started pouring over others UM2 experiences. While I know that for every 100 functioning UM2 units there will be the one or two with issues which will get posted to the forums, I'm concerned that users have mentioned that the best way to setup a new unit is to go through it and make sure every screw is tightened and belts/wires aren't out of place, etc... Since I haven't built a 3D printer in the past I chose the UM2 for its "out-of-the-box" experience. I have every intention on learning the intricacies of the UM2 and how to repair, replace, and upgrade the printer components over time. My concern is that I'll need to learn these competencies in order to get the printer functioning in the first place which would delay my ability to print. My question to UM2 owners and the community as a whole is this: Is the UM2 "out-of-the-box" experience worth the price premium? If I have to take this thing apart and put it back together before I can get consistent prints, then its not the "Prosumer" market contender that its claimed to be. Side Note: Whats going on with all these damaged nozzles? Side Note 2: Would anybody be willing to put together a guide on how to properly set the UM2 up? By that I mean, photos of which screws should be tightened, and photos of how belts should lay as well as a list of things to look out for to nip any future problems in the bud. (Example would be the screw that was milling into the side of the machine) Links to additional examples: http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/4104-um2-power-comes-on-but-no-servos-no-heat-half-solved/ http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/4062-um2-doesnt-work-right-out-of-the-box-help/ http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/4050-many-issues-with-new-um2/ http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/4028-rotating-knob-selector-issue-on-um2/ http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/3963-left-fan-not-working-on-um2-resolved/ http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/3851-ultimaker-2-error-temp-sensor/

Thanks! I'm sitting on my hands patiently waiting, its going to be a long wait.

Are orders placed this week already outside the 10 week lead time estimate? Invoice# R037064875 for reference