Hello! I'm new to this forum. I want to buy a 3D printer. I'm going to use it as a creative tool to make stuff. Not so much art and sculptures and such, more like holders, replacement parts, locks etc. Like my bike lock is rattling, I'm looking to design some kind of thing that fixates the lock in place so it doesn't rattle when I'm out bicycling. Stuff like that. I've been looking everywhere at reviews, buyer guides and there is such a jungle out there. I've heard about base plates that are warping, the plastic not sticking to the plate. Calibrating problems. I haven't really found one printer that I think would be perfect. Everyone seems to have some kind of flaw. I'm willing to pay to get a problem free printer. But I'm also new to 3D printing. Maybe it's overkill to spend tons of money on a professional printer, that I might not understand? Or is there such a thing, a printer with no flaws, that just work? And how much is that going to cost me?

My budget is around 1000$ but I'm willing to go up to 2000$ if that gives me a much better printer with less hassle.

What are your thoughts on this post? Is it possible to get a hassle free printer?

/Ostfisk