Hi @hershey806,
There is an article here that explains the difference between the various Eq. platform types. https://britastro.org/section_information_/equipment-and-techniques-section-overview/telescope-making/equatorial-platforms-pt-1
As you can see, the Gee design is probably the most stable for lower latitudes with the northern and southern bearings angled. On the upside, you are dealing with circles rather than complex ellipses for the segments. It does require some more involved woodworking skills to incline the segments at 39 o but nothing that needs more than a protractor.
Good Luck
John