I buy the 1274dv with the idea of sand some oak floor for refinish . so while I have drop that approach as too time consume I do push the daylight out of the sander . it have work extremely well in term of its primary purpose - that of remove stock . however , there be several design issue that could be improve upon . 1 the dust bag be both in the way and ineffective . it also require a screwdriver to remove -lrb- unless you want it fall off all the time -rrb- . so if you get one find a flexible hose that will attach to the dust outlet and a shop vac . that be not as easy as it sound . 2 the power cord - which be stiffen to protect it - exit directly to the rear thus reduce how far one could move the sander back in close quarter . not a issue if you be sand something on sawhorse . 3 the front handle should flip up -lrb- like its larger sibling -rrb- . its comfortable enough to use but I finally just take it off . the sanding have be push for long period and I have have no belt issue - with tracking etc. . I do toss all my older belt as they seem to want to come apart due to the heat generate . handle the sander be easy with a good grip and even with the front handle off . there be a lot of noise and dust so wear protection - mask or respirator , hear protection and leather glove . Hope this help !