TAZ 4 vs TAZ 5?

General LulzBot TAZ
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Unfortunately I had send back my TAZ 5 due to a problem with the nozzle (I would have preferred a new nozzle rather than re-boxing the whole thing, but hey!)

Now the refund has been processed, it turns out the TAZ 5 is now out of stock from Amazon UK, so I’m wondering whether I should go for the TAZ 4 instead. Is there any compelling reason I should wait for the TAZ 5 to come back in stock? It seems as if quite a few people have had problems with the hexagon extruder, and I can always upgrade in the future when the next innovation comes along, right?

The thoughts of more experienced Lulzbot users would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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The Taz5 has a PEI bed and all metal hotend. Both are worth the wait for a Taz5 over a Taz4.

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Thanks for your reply, that seems pretty definitive!

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You should contact Lulzbot sales and see where they keep the Taz stock in the UK.

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The PEI bed alone is worth the wait.

I had a Taz 4 and essentially upgraded it to a Taz 5 by adding the PEI and buying a new V2 all metal hotend. Its 100% doable and 100% worth it but it does take some extra money and time meticulously laying out the PEI to ensure no air bubbles get trapped underneath it. Waiting for a Taz 5 to be in stock is probably worth it.

nopick makes a good point about calling Lulzbot sales to inquire after other places that may have stock available. They are incredibly helpful every time I call.