For off-the-shelf mechanical components, you can try to source if from MISUMI Malaysia.

Bold and nut are quite easy to find and source.
Advance Bolt Supplies Sdn. Bhd. @Seri Kembangan.
Tigges Fastener Trading Sdn. Bhd. @Shah Alam.
Action Bolts & Fasteners Sdn. Bhd. @Balakong.

Oh wow! Misumi have everything @_@... vitamins that is.. hmm nice!! Thanks! XD


And wanting to know from everyone, Prusa i3 single plate uses aluminum / MDF / mild steel / ply wood.. what do you think of stainless steel plates? i can get them cut cheaper than aluminum but i am worried about the weight it may have that will cause the printer to fall on its own.. anyone made a prusa i3 yet? :S tell me what you think~

You're welcome...

Just wonder how you going to precisely cut the stainless steel plates?

ahh.. laser cut @@.. some people are providing the service xD.. i just have to pay them and go with the designs online.. i need to adjust some of them tho.. currently using twelvepro's but they are using 8mm threaded rod.. editing the plan xD

Yeah! I got my MendelMax 1.5 yesterday from Blomker. Nice guy! Great service! Highly recommended!

Wish me luck in my project guys! Lol..

TBH, it's indeed for visual purpose. LOL!

BTW, as I am sourcing parts for my MendelMax 1.5 and found out stepper motors are so expensive! I came across this recommended specs:


How tight should I follow about it? Where can I find good deal other than ebay?

Aliexpress. China

The 62oz-in torque of stepper motor is higher price nowadays.
You could easily get higher torque of 78oz-in with cheaper price in Aliexpress. For example:
Aliexpress Stepper Motor 78oz-in, 5pcs, USD47 per lot

Thanks for the link. This is indeed a very interesting pricing. Have you had experience on these set of motors yourself?

Thats a good price even with shipping. wait till USD rates drops back.

I ordered the 56oz-in with even cheaper price last week, will arrive this two days.
Haven't tried yet, should be realiable, based on the feedback on Aliexpress.
Aliexpress Stepper Motors, 56oz-in, 5pcs

It would be hard to wait... The rate will not fluctuate much till the beginning of the next year.

Seems like the 78oz-in will do fine for me. It's within my budget anyway. Or we don't need this much torque actually?
I intend to get a higher rating one, so I can run them sufficiently at a lower voltage/current, so as to reduce the noise and heat generated?

As what I knew last two years, Misumi Malaysia will not entertain any individuals, like hobbyists.
You will need to register a company/business to deal with them.
However, this is good to check their catalogue for the CAD drawings and availability of size in the market.

They are ok now. I got their latest catalog when I register as enduser. But the bad thing is there is no pricing for the things the display. you have to request for a quote every time. Anyway their parts are expensive.

Yes, you get the point!

Didn't know they don't entertain individual. How about sg site? Create an account and see can order or not.

I always order misumi parts. But through company.

Go to sg site. Than convert the sg price an add 15% duty.

For good deal, you can browse this Mudah seller account.
I think most of his items that put on sales was salvaged from industrial automation/equipment/machinery.

Here are the search results with "stepper motor" keyword.
So, you will get industrial-grade components to play around with.