I'm in the process of starting up a makerspace in Fargo, ND and while I think that the PRSalpha BT48 will be the best solution for me, I'd appreciate any input current owners might have.

This will be a tool that will be used primarily by hobbyists (who have been trained in operating it), for project-based classes, and for contract work.

I know that for the contract work, at least one of the projects will consist of cutting out pieces for children's furniture out of full sheets of 1/2" Medex, so I'll be needing to purchase the 8' powerstick.

The reason I'm reluctant to go with a full-sized ShopBot is due to two reasons. Limited space: I'm only going to have 2000 square feet to work with, and the ability to move the Buddy against the wall and take up less space is rather attractive to me. Reason 2? I'm likely going to need to partially disassemble the Buddy to fit it through the door, I'm certain I'd have to disassemble a full-sized Bot to get it inside.

Any thoughts?