trying to Moke .... have a 12" disc, free standing......
I also have a 228.6mm disc/belt combo, that I use for those quick dirties... though the belt does get more use.
To get greater precision, I found the standalone disc (at least my setup with the "revolting" flip top) was a tad difficult to work with. I made too many dedicated jigs and was looking for a more generic X-Y movement. The dust extraction was the bonus.
Unfortunately there are too many pigheaded people out there that are so set in their ways and the equipment that they bought, they blatantly refuse to consider any alternatives to their modus operandi. MY intention is to provide food for though... allbeit trying to lead jackasses to water.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD