Rusty, I believe that your assessment is correct for safety reasons. I was afraid of my old Shopsmith Mark 5 setup until I bought the 520 upgrade. I am now able to expect square and safety. I also have about the same amount of space as you. We are all here because of our routers. I think that most hobbyists will agree that a good table saw is essential. Good luck with finding the machine that fits your needs. -Derek |