I'm looking at getting an X3 that will eventually be CNCed.

I will be using it to drill alot of holes manually for the next couple of months. I have an X2 now, and moving that heavy head up and down is a chore.

How nice is the X3 quill? How easy is it to move the quill up and down?

Is the X3 noisier than the X2?

Is there issues I'll run into using it as a X-Y drill press until I CNC it?

Thanks!

-Jeff