I'm purchasing a Delta 46-460 along with the lathe extension. Has anyone with this lathe or lathe plus extension purchased the associated Delta lathe stand (or stand with stand extension)? If so, what are your opinions? I'm not sure if the Delta stand offers any added stability to the lathe since I haven't been able to find weight specifications for the stand and it appears fairly light.
Would I be better served by purchasing or building a wooden storage-type cabinet to serve as a stand? I have a small shop so additional storage is always a plus, especially when the storage can be located in otherwise wasted space under the lathe.
I would appreciate your experiences and opinions.