[TXFred]

I need to know the width of the column on the X2 mill. I am not at home so I cannot measure mine. I think it is 4".

Can somebody check for me? I need the info in the next two hours.

EDIT: I also need the height of the column.

Cheers,
Fred

[Crevice Reamer]

Hi Fred.

Please bear in mind that Chinese tolerances are rather loose, so what MY column measures may not be exactly what YOUR column measures.

Width=3.956 inches.
Height of entire column=21.75 inches.

CR.

[TXFred]

Thanks CR. I am ordering stock for my column brace, so your dimensions will work for me.

Fred

[mhackney]

Yes, just a bit less than 4". I just added a brace to my mill. I used a 6" wide by 12" long steel channel. 6" is about the same width as the mill base. I figured having the attachment points to the mill base further out would be more rigid. You can see photos in my build thread: Column Brace

cheers,
Michael