this be a very well build power tool similar to other swiss make Bosch tool . it have a beefy metal base that make for a stable base and it dissipate heat well , so the handle stay cool . what make this sander special be how that can easily be attach to a bench as it have a flat side and top . while Bosch sell  Bosch 1608030024 Sanding stand for 1274DVS Belt Sander  I mount mine with these clamp  festool 488030 clamp element 2-pack  the dust bag be surprisingly effective , but I find the dust port will work with a festool 27mm hose -lrb- it be a tight fit -rrb- and so it be a good choice for Festool vacuum owner . the variable control be on the trigger switch instead of a separate dial , but it do allow you to adjust speed if the trigger switch have be lock . my only complaint be how loud the sander be and in practice you do need to have hearing protection if you use it for extend period . since belt sander be loud tool in general and I can not compare this to other belt sander , I do not ding this tool for noise since it work so well in general .