Belt sander or disc sander - or both?

[jdwilson44]

After thinking it over quite a bit - I picked up a Delta 12" disc sander for a couple hundred bucks. Just got it a few days ago. I was thinking of getting one of the larger disc grinders , but they're many multiples of $$ more expensive. I figured the 12" would be good for what I want to do right now. Longer term I think I'm going to get one of those larger floor standing belt sanders - and possibly a larger disc sander too.

I figure the 12" is cheap enough that I can keep it around with a lighter grit disc on it for doing touchup work and quick cleanups.

 

[slodat]

I started out with the big Jet 6x48 belt and disc combo. It was a good machine and I got a good deal on it. Those 3x79 belt grinders are really nice. I had a Scotchman and sold it when I moved a few years ago. I'd buy another in a heartbeat!

 

[beltdrive]

Does anyone have a miter gage for the small 8 inch disc sander they can sell me? thanks,
JIM