this sander be top shelf stuff . it balance in you hand and hum along while maintain the belt tracking setting without walk . you can tell there be quality build in if you have ever use a cheaper homeowner 's tool . I have a craftsman for 35 year that serve I well but go out in a blaze of glory and I need to replace it pronto . I dig deep and get the Makita and I will be happy to write another fine review in about 35 year or so . it be sometimes difficult to down a product when you spend a lot of $ $ $ on it but this one be really worth the extra freight .