A word of warning from my own research
Looked a RYOBI combination unit for ~~$110.00.....
Looked at a generic looking No Name version of the same thing......for ~~$65.00
Couldn't believe the difference in price for an
IDENTICAL looking machine
1. Asked the guy in the second shop why there wasn't a sanding belt fitted to the generic machine...his response was wouldn't want people sanding off their fingers
2. After much insistence the extra helpful power tool salesperson installed a sanding belt....then quickly walked away
3. Turned the machine on & the belt slipped off the pulleys to one side
4. Fiddled with the tracking adjustment & the belt slipped off to the otherside
5. Found the extra helpful power tool salesperson hiding around the corner & explained the tracking issue
6. His response was not really all that helpful....or polite
Returned to the first store & checked the tracking adjustment on the RYOBI....perfect......~~$110.00 well spent
I agree with most here....these types of [Brand Name] combination belt & disc sanders are great for our model, or light industrial requirements
Derek