I upgraded from the 16/32 model. Esentially this is the same sander only bigger. The one feature they added that is nice is the sandsmart spped control. Instead of the motor shutting off and having to be reset like on the 16/32, this machine will automatically slow the conveyor belt down if you try to take too much off at one time.
br /Items were shipped in two seperate boxes and shipping company lost the bigger of the two boxes but eventually all arrived.
br /Very easy to assemble- just make sure you have a good dust collection system.
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br /Dave
br /Texasthunder Woodworks

I have been using this for a couple of weeks now and am very pleased. I just got the sander with no stand or in/outfeed tables.
br /Changing belts is pretty simple once you get the hang of attaching it at the motor end. A word or advice - use a small mirror to see exactly what you are dealing with. Once you do that it is very simple.
br /This unit is all cast iron and therefor very heavy. The dust cover is plastic, and for it's purpose it is adequate.

I bought this machine for sanding doors and cabinet doors/drawerfronts, since it has a large width capacity. It was easy to assemble and required only a small amount of tracking adjustment. This machine is not a planer. If its used to remove too much stock at a time the sandpaper will clog or you'll get burn marks on the wood. Its not a good choice for removing paint or old finishes, as the paper tends to clog in these instances also. If you're conservative in your feed rate and amount of material removed, it works quite well, and you can also remove cupping/twist if you take it easy. This is not a high volume production tool. Feed rates are slow and numerous passes are generally required.

Well built and heavy duty drum sander. I really liked the results it produced, but the feed belt tracking can be a bit difficult to get set and stay set.

I've had this machine for about a year now, and am blown away with how often I use it. I originally bought it for doors and table tops, but pretty much use it for everything. I'll joint, plane, and then run every part through @ 120 grit. One or two passes with a smooth or scraper plane during joinery, depending on the wood, and I have ready to finish parts!

Attempted to buy this item twice, each time was only sent the bottom feed table and not the motor. Can not review the product because i have never receive a complete sander. after two months of waiting, i finely cancelled the order and went else where.