It will be fine, I have built a couple using buiscuit and screw joints with normal (chipboard) work tops and they were nice and sturdy. It just depends what you intend doing with them I suppose.
I have just bought an Evolution RAGE3 FP2552 2440V compound mitre saw, £149.00 from screwfix along with the Evolution stand and I am well impressed with it. Does what it says on the box and accurate.
Generally two options I think. Either turn and finish in one session or rough turn keeping the bowl an even thickness then finish later.
The second option is usually used with green wood then the blank is dried for 6 month plus then finished.
Unfortunately wood will move as the moisture...
Usually after the sanding prior to applying the finish. However it can be useful to firm up 'punky' spalted wood during turning and also before using glue or filling voids or cracks to prevent the glue staining the wood.
I don't think there are any firm rules really, whatever works is good.
Taywood turners have them for their club and mount them on Macalister folding work benches. I don't believe they have any problems with this arrangement and they are easy to move and store. You could give them a call to discuss or pop down to Montifieth to take a look.
I have mine mounted on a...
I have built 3 workshop/studios around this size (and one 5 x 7) using 68 x 38 at 400mm centers with noggins and they were all fine once together. First one using 90mm screws and nail gun for the other two.
Bit wobbly during construction but stiffened up as roof and ship lap fitted. If you...