Instead, with the help of a kindly neighbour, I opened it and dismantled the X3 mill inside, carrying the pieces up the stairs by hand - not too hard, except for the column, which I perhaps should have dismantled more. Only a little blood, and thankfully it didn't rain, but it was bl**dy cold work.
Anyway, I have a couple of questions. First, it came with a wedge, about
4" long 1/8" thick - it's described as an "oblique wedge" in the Chinglish packing list - but what's it for?
Second, the operating end of the main shaft, which has a MT3 taper, also has a couple of metal squares bolted to it - again, what are these for?
Lastly. it doesn't have a gas strut on the Z axis - it doesn't have any holes for a strut either. Struts are available for £25 or so, but are they worthwhile?
-- Peter Fairbrother