Mario, thanks for the extended post. I’m looking at the Jessem (recommended by others here).
The ALTS stand has aluminum extruded legs, it looks like there are tracks one can slip plywood in to enclose the legs? If I get this I would like to make a dust collection box for it.
Regarding a motor: I looked at the Jessem Pow-R-Tek but it seems to be off the market now per Amazon, and there is only one really devastating review. Too bad because remote speed control would be great.
Another choice, which will fit the lift, is the Milwaukee 5625-20, a 3.25 hp beast. It has electronic speed control but not remotely controlled.
Any advice on a motor from others more experienced?
I do have a Bosch 1617 (IIRC) I can use for the time being if I get the Jessem setup.