I like this solution. Add a 10inch 3 jaw chuck on top, and the weight gets even funner.
I have a bridge crane in the shop, built just because of my 12" RT. I keep the chuck mounted full time, and clamp the cable hook in the 3 jaw for lifting. And for horizontal use, I got a big angle plate, as there is only a narrow flat when rotated, so I assume that was how Vertex intended it to be fixed to the table.