Strengths: Great variable speed dial control! Adjustable armature can help sand tight corners. Very sturdy construction. Vacuum attachment port.

Weaknesses: It is very hard to find belts that will fit this tool. User must contact Makita in order to find some.

What You Wanted to Know Before You Bought It: That the belt lengths were so rare and odd length.

What Would You Tell the Maker of This Tool: Change the arm size out with a standard size one so that standard belt sizes can be easily located from local suppliers.