The good news is that Jet extended their current 15% off promotion until the end of May. Like others I have space limitation and this will help a lot. I saw enough reviews and videos on this Jet unit that I believe it will work just fine for my home workshop. One of the reasons I chose this unit is that I have a local Jet dealer who will order it without a deposit, deliver it AND place it in my shop, which is a basement walkout albeit some terrain issues, i.e. significant slope. I couldn't handle it myself and both me and my local woodworking friends are retired, older, and would certainly have trouble moving it. Ergo, the local dealer. HOWEVER, the dealer rightfully noticed that this unit is 600# and top heavy and he is trying to get someone at Jet who can advise if this unit's top cast iron tables can be removed for transportation. I think it makes great sense and it "looks" the infeed/outfeed assembly is attached to the base with 6 bolds on the rear hinges (after removing the fence).
In my experience I often find that I've under-estimated what's involved or what can go wrong. I do understand I would probably have to spend some time to fine tune the tables once re-attached.
Before I commit I would dearly appreciate anyone who has either done this or knows the machine enough to say this will work. I have attached a picture of the unit opened up and a detailed picture of the hinges and bolts. Looks easy (ha ha). Thanks in advance for your help!