For the close, fine tuning work that you do, I can see that a belt
sander of any type might be questionable. I think that a sander,
jointer then a plane--in that order--are progressively more accurate
ways to do very fine work. For getting doors and drawers "into the
range" of fitting could use the horizontal sander. I will still look
to a plane for the final tuneup.

Steve Knight wrote:
On 4 Apr 2005 14:48:56 -0700, wrote:

I am glad to hear that you find the edge sanders to be useful. It
sure
seems that it will be handy. As far as the height, it is meant to
go
on a table. I have mine on a "workmate" type of workstand. It is
now
TOO high up. I have made a lot of tables in my shop for things like
the oscillating spindle sander, so I might make something for this.

I have one for my plane making. but I can't see a huge use over a
jointer. belt
sanders are not as accurate. plus even good priced belts are 15.00
for a good
one. myself it is a limited use tool I think that takes up a lot of
room.

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