Magnetic base and steel in Lid of Case

Welcome to the forum Colby B:

I shy away from magnets with steel dust. I prefer using my setups down flat, (relatively) level and stable on a tabletop, not elevated.

That great older portable style WE130 F & S model is unique with it’s very small-width cube-like, base mount.  The small foot print mount needs to be secure when using it. When sharpening, with your rod end brackets spread out and away from the vise on the square bar, lateral movement can be an issue. I suggest that you use it awhile as it is till you gain enough users experience to figure out how you’d prefer it to be mounted oriented.

Forum member “airscapes” has designed bases and storage boxes accessories for some W.E. models. Hopefully, he may weigh in on this thread. Here’s a link to a FB post: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2039273959688449/permalink/3383864375229394/?mibextid=Nif5oz

I’d consider using a W.E. Aluminum base, to drill and mount it.