Some may find this sander too heavy. It takes strong hands and arms to hold on to this sander when it is running at full speed. This powerhouse sander will do the heavy sanding you need to accomplish and in short order.  I have used it to shape wood. I have used it to do flooring and decks. It is an excellent sander and will not waste sand paper.  The belt tracks very well, all the time. It is of high quality and is American Made.