I am looking at getting the Central Machinery Heavy Duty Combination Belt/Disc Sander from Harbor Freight Tools ($229.99, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40643).

The price is in my range, and I have Central Machinery Drill Press that is working out great (all my other big tools are Jet).

I know that Harbor Freight tools have a bad rep, and I have a Chicago Electric Cutout Tool from there that was a bad investment.

Does anyone have the Central Machinery Heavy Duty Combination Belt/Disc Sander that can tell me if it is worth it? I am planning to get this for Christmas, around Dec 15th.

Is there a better Belt/Disc Sander out there for under $300 that you would recommend?

Thanks,
David Genrich
woodshaper@gmail.com