No issues with alignment on my ICS. Nor would I expect there to be. Very rarely move it. I can talk all day about the safety issues, but we've all heard that enough.
I would definitely go for a sub-panel and 220V for your workshop for the reasons that have been stated above. It will be money very well spent, and allow you to buy once/cry once on machinery. I'm very happy I went with a more powerful saw. I think a 3HP PCS would be a very welcome step up from a 1.75HP version. I think you would appreciate that upgrade many times over the years. But again, need that 220. Also would allow far more capable dust collection.
- After I ask a stranger if I can pet their dog and they say yes, I like to respond, "I'll keep that in mind" and walk off
- It's above my pay grade. Mongo only pawn in game of life.