Rong Fu Model RF-45

A while ago I remember reading that one (or several) folks on this list were
working on retrofitting the Rong Fu RF-45 mill to CNC - I am planning to do
the same to either this model or a similar one from some other manufacturer
(if there is another manufacturer)

I would appreciate comments, either on or off list, from those who have
started such a project or from those who have personal knowledge about the
RF-45 machine. I would also appreciate it if anyone knows about a similar
machine made by another manufacturer.

It is my plan to make a retrofit and have the plans for the brackets etc.
published in HOME SHOP MACHINIST as a construction article sometime next
year if the project is successful. From specifications it appears to be
ideally suited but I have heard some negative feedback regarding the quality
of the machine and just wanted to see what experiences others may have had
with it at this point in time.

Advice from those with personal knowledge would be helpful

Roland Friestad <cardinal.eng@...>