this be the third 3 '' belt sander I have own and it be by far the best . the 9903 be fairly light and the handle allow good control . it be indeed very quiet consider the power . I be very pleased at the 16 ' power cord . Belt change be not a problem . and boy do this thing suck - I mean excellent dust collection . sand belt tracking be good and easy to adjust . this be a very nice sander . I wish all of my purchase tool do what they be suppose to do .