I haven't pulled the trigger on my own printer, but I just finished a project using the printers at the local library. Well, for the tool head, I ended up using Shapeways to print stainless steel for strength, but the prototyping was done using the FDM printer. It's a tool to build IDC cables faster.

The finished tool

The tool head

Here's a video of the first time I was using it. I was a bit tenative, and it was tough getting the wires lined up. I have since gotten much better at lining up wires and using the tool.

Your post pushed me over the edge. I decided to step up to the Maker Select, but I hadn't looked at Monoprice until your post, and I've had the printer a week now.

I came back here to see what you guys had to say about using a sheet of glass on the bed. The printer community in general seems to prefer it, and you guys seem to say the same. I guess I should just go ahead and buy it rather than internally debating it.

Mine came with Build tak installed, and I'll agree that it does work well for the most part. Bigger parts, however, I get curling on the corners unless I print with a raft. I guess that's not too big of a problem.

Are you saying you prefer the Build tak instead of glass? You're not using it over glass, are you?

Is it actually free? I've been using Sketchup, but after watching tutorial videos on Fusion 360, I'm ready to migrate. It keeps talking about "trial" and "30 days", though. I also see $300 per year on one page. Is there a stripped down version that you're using?