Factory sheetmetal stands aren't much more than simple flimsy pedestals. The deciding factors should be your ability to build something more solid and efficient.
If you can weld, a much more solid base incorporating a tool box is not too hard to build on the cheap. A plywood cabinet type structure can be very strong and stable if built with quality adhesives and careful joinery.
Rather than spend $300 for the crappy PM base offering, I'd spend a little more money to build something that is more user friendly starting with a HF tool box.
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You would be miles ahead of a factory stand and have some convenient storage where you need it. It all comes down to your existing available space for tooling storage, and the size of your shop.
