This bench sander is definitely the best tool to have in any workshop. Made with strong materials it will last for a long time. My shed assistant told me that ( before New Sander arrived) the old way was best BUT he soon changed his mind after his first use of this wonderful Sanding Machine.The fact that U can set the angle of Belt Sander is a great PLUS & makes sanding jobs so much easier, especially Knife Sharpening. The only Negative is NO DUST Vacumn Point which I will build in the next week to Stop all the big clean-up after use each time.