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Toller, I don't understand your comment. The Ridgid has a larger motor
and they both have 4" belts. Wouldn't the Ridgid be just as good or
better for removing lots of wood?

It is a matter of construction. To accomplish the oscillating motion, they
sacrifice ruggedness. For instance, you must use DC with the Rigid or it
will just jam up; you won't find that on a normal belt sander.
I have had mine for 3 years and it is doing fine; but I have been careful
with it.