I would like to share my thoughts about my recent machine purchase. I was using a round column rong-fu RF31 mill for close to six years. About six weeks ago I replaced it with a Smithy MI-329M square column model. The frustration of guessing where to position the head in order to perform more than one task was always an issue. Speed selection being cumbersome caused me to sometimes mill or drill at less than ideal speeds. Machine vibration may have been improved with the use of link belts but I did not pursue it.
My aim here is not to run down the round column mills. Mine served me very well and it was definitely an improvement on the three in one machine. It was mainly a convenience upgrade.
I'm very satisfied with the new mill and would recommend it to others in need of a bench top type machine.
My aim here is not to run down the round column mills. Mine served me very well and it was definitely an improvement on the three in one machine. It was mainly a convenience upgrade.
I'm very satisfied with the new mill and would recommend it to others in need of a bench top type machine.