I am wanting to get a belt sander. I have a 6" belt/9" disc sander but I really don't use it all that much. The pieces are usually to big to do on the disc, since you are only supposed to sand on the down stroke side, and the belt isn't the most useful thing either even though I would like to use it. Even with the belt in the vertical position it doesn't allow a lot of room because the guard of the disc sander is on the right and interferes if you try to lay a longer piece of wood on it.
Anyway, I was looking at getting a belt sander that I could use at a workbench or clamp to the work bench and use that way.
I am thinking about the following two:
Bosch 3x21 belt sander.
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1274DVS-.../dp/B0000223HB
or
Porter Cable 2 1/2x14
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-3...4611072&sr=1-2
Suggestions appreciated.