That works, Cary. So, based on your list it sounds like you think the "big" money is best used in a large closed end drum sander due to better performance, even though the maximum width of the board will be less. Something I have been contemplating myself, and agree that its better to get max 24" boards right than up to 44" boards somewhat right. I like that logic based on the fact that the quality of the drum sander work will be most visible in my work.
The G1071 seems like a no brainer for the value.
And getting a non-oscillating edge sander would save me $650 or so without losing a critical quality in most work, right? I just no longer wish to be buying machinery that I feel like upgrading again in a year. (Difficult to find buyers for used WW equipment in my neck of the woods.) So... I just want to be really convinced that I don't need the oscillating edge sander or just bite the bullet and invest the extra $650. Guess I can always push my retirement back a month or two for a reason as good as this...
Pete