g0704 v. an X3

[Lone Watie]

What are your thoughts out there between an X3 mill v. a Grizzly (BF20) G0704. It seems that weight-wise, they are in the same category. With the 0704 you get the digital height adjustment and the stand, but pay less, is there that much of a quality increase in the X3 styles, namely the G0463. My question stems from seeing the similarities between the G0619 and the G0704 but the huge (~$500) difference in price. I know they're made in different factories in China, but, while not as popular as the X3 styles, there seems to be a decent following on the BF20s, so just wanted to get some input from the users. Thanks.

[tumutbound]

If you read some of the tG0704 threads over on cnczone.com, you'll see several mentions on the G0704 being more rigid due to the G0704's closed column constructtion vs the oprn column of the X3. If you haven't already, check out g0704.com.
The table of the G0704 is larger as are the X and Y travel.

I've been looking at a BF20 clone locally as a replacement for my X2. but only if I can get one with an MT3 spindle.

[Lone Watie]

Yep - I read all 44 pages on the G0704. Still undecided, just seeking input from various users of either machine.

[Lone Watie]

I've been looking at a BF20 clone locally as a replacement for my X2. but only if I can get one with an MT3 spindle.

Why are you looking for MT3 v. the R8?

[tumutbound]

I've been looking at a BF20 clone locally as a replacement for my X2. but only if I can get one with an MT3 spindle.

Why are you looking for MT3 v. the R8?

All my current tooling is MT3.

[Lone Watie]

I see... thanks.