I am considering buying either a syil X2 or a SmithyCNC 516 (which looks like a KX1). I have 3 gecko 203v's sitting unused as well as a power supply and cabling, the smithy 516 base (which is not on their website but they quote by email) is around the same price as the cheapest syil X2 auction on ebay. I would like to go with a X3, but because of my house and space issues it really is much much easier with a lightweight machine. I live on the water so the humid salt air is an issue in my garage and i have no basement for a shop. My intended spot for this mill would be in a laundry/utility room which is a little tight on space for an X3. I am worried about being able to move a X3 into my house and worried that it will be a little too heavy to move around easily if needed. The KX1 looks impressive because of the relatively light weight plus the larger y travel compared to the X2 from syil. Also it looks to me like the kx1 doesnt have that swivel on the column so i would think it would be a little less likely to get knocked out of alignment. Does anyone have any opinions on the merits of the KX1 vs the X2? I have no access to machine tools to do any conversion myself. I also don't mind taking light cuts if it means the difference between having a cnc mill available and thinking about how nice it would be to have a X3 if i had room. I am looking to see if anyone has any experience with the KX1 and X2 syil and can compare the two (or say 'i bought that and had ___ problems with it...')
Thanks.