Thinking a stationary belt/disk sander might be just the thing
for smoothing push sticks cut out of yellow pine with my band saw, I
started
reading reviews at HF on the 3.8 Amp one they have on sale for $59.99.
I know this is a "mistake" (maybe, maybe not).

I kept reading reviews, of all related units, 1/3 HP, 1/2 HP, 3/4 HP...,
1.5HP
(and even 2-3HP for people making knives, evidently they appreciate the
*consistency* offered by greater power).

The only group that really seemed happy, leaving out the knife makers, were
those that had the 1.5HP (say Jet, at $1400, with a closed stand). I
guess this
is what is known as the "slippery slope".

I could probably make due with my Nicholson rasp and sandpaper due to my
"low volume".
As Lew would say, my increased knowledge turned me into a "window shopper"
for the moment. I just thought I would see how happy people here are
with what
they are using (particularly if it's still available in the market place).

Bill