I have a fairly new Hitachi M12VC fixed base that I am enjoying. To date, I have been using it only for edgings, but am about to really embark on attempting a bookshelf and perhaps a chest once I have a grip on the basics. I believe most of my usage will be edgings, dados and rabbets and I believe I'm set for those with my fixed base. I'm just wondering if I screwed up not purchasing the kit. The store might let me upgrade, I really am not sure and certainly wouldn't push the issue, but they have been pretty leniant with upgrades before.
I'm not 100% on what functions a plunger will do that a fixed will not besides mortice and tenon work.
I guess I am trying not to feel like I screwed up, I needed this forum 2 weeks ago
Zach