you guys have helped me out before I got my X2. I have modded it only a little and need to know, CNC or DRO, I will eventually either way go FULL CNC with my X2. I like manual as well for milling especially because I am learning. My main issue is the Z is not long enough for my jobs, I don't think a X3 would have helped, and it was a pain to get the X2 up the stairs. I am going for a RIGID drill press ( I could go for a HF but I kind of like RIGID and for the extra $100 I am willing to go with it), I would like a better way of measuring depth though with my Mill, it is hard for me to get my calipers between the block ( that is never level, and the base of the head.
Please Advise, I should have gone CNC alreay but Money is preventing me from going full CNC MODs include, Motor Cooling, better,larger XY handles, Belt Drive, Better (IMHO)GIB screws. I like havinf the flexability of going manual but my eyesight is not all the great and the stock X2 stop sucks!