look at warco units you get more for you money.
i have the one you are asking about.
this is a much better deal.
http://www.warco.co.uk/metal-lathes-metalworking-lathe-machine/15-wm-180-variable-speed-lathe.html
i have a warco mill drill same as the rf25 and find it a good machine.
there is loads of mods to make it better and ways to get around the column going out of alignment when raising or lowering it.
cuppa joe o you tube has a good video on his mod for the column.
and just recently a good one for...
mine started to do the same there is no bearings on the shaft i am going to remove mine and remake the mount with bearings. doing the X axis at the moment fitted longer shaft so supported both ends and will be fitting a power feed.
been making the bits for my belt drive over the last few weeks.
wish i had started it as soon as i got me lathe in august.
so much quieter can now hear the radio when machining parts.
and has a better finish on parts.
No more plastic gears rattling away all been removed
next mod x-axis...
i have fitted a plate to the base of my column and have no more problems with vibration when using a boring tool.
i am about to make a plate so i can fix the top of the column to the wall so it can't flex backwards if putting pressure on it when drilling.
the one thing i have noticed is when...
will post a picture of my my craped 8x6 shed tomorrow has a small lathe & mill in there and my tig welder.
to be made bigger next year as got to get a motorbike jig in there.