I buy this sander about a month ago and be very pleased with it . I buy the Dewalt about three year ago and be throw it away to use the Makita . Belt track smoothly , dust collection be best I have ever see on a belt sander . it be well balanced , lighter than the DeWalt and a great value for the price . the DeWalt do not pick up dust well , belt would not track right and dust collection bag keep fall off . I be stay with Makita from now on .