For large ribs, yes. For any fuselage work, yes.
However, watch the working gaps around the blade and table. The smaller stuff in 1/2A can get pulled in/down the gap.
It will handle your typical plywood stuff with ease...bellcrank floors, firewalls, custom hard wood for engine mounts, wing braces, main spars, and other chunky stuff.
Again, if he offered it to me for $20, I'd make room for it, and buy him lunch!