thx
A bit of an expination:
The pedistals are cut to the same site as the foot on the base of the mill, these were first bolted to the mill then welded in place (1" bar), I assume by doing this I am not loosing any rigidity (minimal) my tests confirm this. This allows all of the chips and coolant to exit under the mill, i was originally going to have a chip bin simalar to the lathe but am rethinking this (think GDmarsh), the feet on the base are more for peace of mind, my vice weigh in at just under 90lbs an i normally keep my 4th axit bolted up as well, i figured if i ever got a good size part way out on the X+ the center of gravity hight and the wheels on the bottom may allow her to topple. I will have adjustable feet on the tips for leveling the machine also.
hope this makes sense.