Many of us hobbyists can neither afford or have space/power for a Bridgeport or even an RF-45 square column mill. Often we have to settle for one of the Rong Fu or RF clones -- RF-20, RF-25, RF-30 or Rf-31-- round column mill/driils.
I have both an HF mini-mill and and RF-31 (Taiwan made). And while the mini-mil is a nice for small parts, the RF-31 is in an entirely different league. The mill weighs well in excess of 400 pounds and you need an engine hoist or crane to move it. However, on...
Tips For Owners Of Rong Fu Rf-20, Rf-25, Rf-30, Rf-31 Mill/drills
I have both an HF mini-mill and and RF-31 (Taiwan made). And while the mini-mil is a nice for small parts, the RF-31 is in an entirely different league. The mill weighs well in excess of 400 pounds and you need an engine hoist or crane to move it. However, on...
Tips For Owners Of Rong Fu Rf-20, Rf-25, Rf-30, Rf-31 Mill/drills
