I am almost finished putting together a tenant furniture shop in Eastern Massachusetts where people can rent woodshop space on an annual basis. I have all of my planned machines except for one that I've held off on- an edge sander. I have eyed several Crouch 6" belt sanders (some oscillating, some not) at auctions over the last couple of years but have not pulled the trigger. I have only use a small benchtop Jet edge sander and not a large production shop one like the type I am considering buying with ~36" of sanding capability. I am wondering if anybody who has used a large one can chime in and let me know what they mostly used it for and whether it is necessary in a furniture shop. Thanks for any advice.
Sandy