I've had the Rigid since it came out an love it. I use it sporadically but when I need it, it does exactly what I want. The only criticism is the folding table; it does not get perfectly level with the fixed (rear) side. Hopefully that is corrected in th new version. I like having both belt and spindle in a single machine, even though I have 2 tabletop belt sanders and a hand held. They all have their uses.