Quote Originally Posted by keen View Post
Wood under load will slowly keep sagging, maybe only a tiny amount, but if the changing stresses affect the base seating, it can affect the machine accuracy.


Keen

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If you stand on the stand you will also be closer to the moon.

A properly designed wood stand is every bit as good or better than one of steel.