So, here's the deal: Just got my new VF-3 w/10K spindle. I used one for 5 years at the school and never crashed it, so of course right away I crash mine. I don't remember what button I hit during set-up (Was too freaked out) but the spindle seemed to free-fall into the vice. Luckily, I had a tiny 1/8" endmill loaded and Alum. soft jaws on the vise. The tool of course broke on impact, and the tool holder landed on the jaws, making more of a 'Thump' than a dreaded steel-on-steel 'Bang'. Spindle sounds fine & everything seems to work normally, but now I notice a noise coming from the (I assume) top of the machine, like a muted little car horn, whenever the spindle rapids in Z. It'll cost me $500+ for a tech to come down, and while I'd love to just do that & be at ease, I'm just getting started & that would really hurt if it's something I can possibly check myself. Therefore, PUH-LEEZE if anyone has an educated opinion on what may have been damaged or things to check, I'd really be grateful! Tech on the phone said could be a ballscrew or the Z-motor coupling, if that's any help. If you have any thoughts, kindly take a moment to post. Many, many thanks in advance Gentlemen, Chris