I have be a hobby woodworker for nearly 30 year and I admit I may not be a expert in belt sander - for year I have suffer with smaller , cheaper model . when face with a very large , rough cut wood slab to finish , I make the investment . spend a lot of time look at model , review , etc and make the choice . it have prove wonderful in every way . this be a heavy , solid machine with plenty of power - use a 40 grit belt , it be still nearly impossible to slow down and in fact , little pressure be require . my arm feel it just try to keep it from run away . the dust collection be superb . it even seem to suck in dust lay on the workpiece next to the belt . Release of the roller tension be very nice and change the belt a breeze . Belt tracking adjustment be easy and it track perfectly . for a belt sander , it be very quiet - let I say that again in case you can not hear very well from use another model - incredibly quiet . the long power cord be a real bonus , no extension cord necessary . I be happy to add this machine to my shop .