Brian D wrote:
Maybe I haven't
found the right wood working project to match up with the belt sander?


snip

I agree, a belt sander, especially around a boat, has limited usefulness.

It is basically an abrasive device to hog material.

Now if you are in a cabinet shop, that's a different story.

BTW, if you are going to have a belt sander, then the Porter-Cable 5*4
is the only way to go.

Compared to it, every other belt sander is simply a toy.

That comment based on having destroyed at least 6-8 belt sanders in my time.

Lew