Wow, i hadn't considered printer parts what so ever, now i'm thinking i could have saved some money on the rods i got this week!

I love the comedy you put into your posts, makes it that bit more fun to read. Also with the rod supports you'v made, i thought the screws going in on all 4 sides were to align the rod as you need to rather them clamp it, i dont know if i'm right on that but i guess they serve for both jobs.