X3 Clones

[Brass_Machine]

I am thinking of getting a X3. Are there any dealers here in the states or am I looking at getting one of the clones (HF or Grizzly)?

From what I understand, the Grizzly has a bigger table. Are there any other differences between the two?

Or should I just wait until someone imports the super X3?

[Deviant]

I just ordered x3 from grizzly. Ordered it on monday, got it on wedsday.

1014 shipped.

Not bad.

I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. Did something to my arm and the elbow swollen. Wifey has forbade me from playing in the garage til it gets better.

*pouts*

IMHO
I was more than happy with grizzly compared to HF. At no point in time have I ever had a "truely" enjoyable time with HF, either online or in there store. The only reason I even deal with HF, is because they are the only game in town. More or less.

I still need to test drive the mill, but out of the box there is no visible play in the table. I grabbed ahold and shoot. Nothing gave. That's alot to say over the quality of my mini mill from HF. Albeit, the x2/x3 comparison is apple/oranges.


*edit*

As for the super x3, I haven't seen anything to make me really want it. If you plan on cnc'ing you don't need the dro or the tach. At least, I don't think you would. The only perk I see is the rotating head and the slightly cleaner profile. But I doubt I'd rotate the head on the mill, if it was cnc'ed. I just don't care much for tramming.

[replicapro]

also, got check out www.lathemaster.com
He was one of the original importers, and a real nice guy. I got my x3 from him off the first shipment. I paid around the same price.
Also, its not really a clone. It is an x3, they just put different labels and change features to make each dealer look different. It is something they have done for years, but its still made by the same company.

[ataxy]

Originally Posted by replicapro also, got check out www.lathemaster.com He was one of the original importers, and a real nice guy. I got my x3 from him off the first shipment. I paid around the same price. Also, its not really a clone. It is an x3, they just put different labels and change features to make each dealer look different. It is something they have done for years, but its still made by the same company.

i dont see the x3 on this site i went true the "order machine" and " milling products" link and i guess i must be bling but all i saw was a rf45 clone

[replicapro]

He doesnt advertise them. You just have to email him.

[ataxy]

ah! ok i see

[triump]

He doesn't sell them anymore. With what the factory was charging for them it was not fessible to contiune to bring them in.