Well, my M5 z-rod finally made it.  1000mm it came in a box 1000 times larger than it needed to be.  I'm still waiting on my smooth rod. It back ordered for two suppliers.  Hopefully, it will be here next week then I can continuing working on the mechanical part of the printer.  Next, I'm looking at the small nuts and bolts. On another note I did bring my IIIP printer to the lab for monitoring and got some parts printed for Printz project printer.

 Cheers

aacjr