> Voron build instructions sort of have an implied "Step 0" which is "Have a working 3d printer."
This just isn't true, as proven by OP. You do need printed parts, but the VORON print-it-forward program is great and I think it's a great way to get started.
I agree to the extent that the Voron ecosystem has developed to the point where it's actually possible to buy and build a complete kit and have a working machine at the end. This has not always been the case for these high performance hobby designs where you have to cobble together everything on the BoM, deal with the lack of instructions, maybe have to customize or source some different parts that changed, etc. I'm happy to know that the situation is much improved.
Also I am curious if you happen to have a Voron, do you have any other printers?
This just isn't true, as proven by OP. You do need printed parts, but the VORON print-it-forward program is great and I think it's a great way to get started.