Sieg Super X3

[Halfnutz]

I saw the new Sieg Super X3 on thier site and am trying to find out where they are sold. Does anyone know? Who sells the X2?

[whelen]

The SIEG X2 Milling Machine is sold by MicroMark. It is called the MicroLux #82573.

Whelen

[Halfnutz]

I'm sorry, I meant the X3. I have an X2 from Harbor Freight. Its allready converted, and now I'd like to do a larger one. I have a Mill/Drill like the Ronco style, but would rather save up and get a X3. Who sells them?

[wizard]

I'm not sure but i would suspect that LatheMaster could help you out.

I saw the mill the other day on Siegs site and have to say it does look nice. Unfortunately my budget is a bit crimped at the moment, so all I can do is look. (stuck in the candy store without a penny)

Actually I'm surprised that Griz hasen't picked up on the demand for square column mills and givne us an offer.

Dave

[whelen]

Halfnutz, perhaps KDN Tool & Automation Engineering (www.kdntool.com) at kdntool@cox.net would know. They specialize in CNC conversion of the SIEG X1, X2, and X3 mills. They are in the process of converting my X2 right now.

Whelen

[Halfnutz]

Well Lathemasters does have the Sieg X3, you have to kind of hunt for it, its on the order page. And also the other square collum, the Tong Yong ZAYxxxx. But no X3 Super. I'l try again searching.........

[wizard]

It might not be on Lathemasters site yet. This is a new model after all and it might not be ready for mass sale. That doesn't mean however that the importers don't know about the super. I suspect that all the importers do know, the smaller ones like Lathemaster though might whiling to talk about it. I'm certain that some one will pick up this mill soon as it really seems to hit the sweet spot.

Dave

EDIT!

This prompted me to look at Lathemasters web site. WHAT A SURPRSE they now have a 9x30 lathe on offer! Ok not a mill however interesting none the less.

By the way the ZAY7045FG there does look nice. I have to wonder about the difficulty of converting that machine,

Dave

[ViperTX]

Super X3's....how many orders.....??

[CNC Darren]

I would be interested in a super depending on price but I wont be buying untill around march. I'm looking to get an x3 and a 9X20 harbor freight lathe and some tooling for under $2,000. The 9X20 is an easy one for me as I have a harbor freight retail store 15 minutes away from me so i'm not looking at any shipping on that.
Darren

[jer29_11_13]

The only differences between the Super X3 and the X3 are:

Super X3 has a 1000 W motors variable from 100-1750 +/-10 RPMs and they give a spec "Max.tapping capacity 12mm" which they don't for the X3.

Hope this helps!

[CNC Darren]

It looks like the entire mill head on the super is different. On the super the mill head is mounted on a swivel so the head can be turned on an angle, i dont think the regular x3 can do this.

Pics from sieg site

Darren

[jer29_11_13]

If that's the case then I'll wait :frown: to order until LatheMaster has them in stock!

In the mean time I'll see if I can find more info on the Super X3!

Thanks!