Jeff, agree on the decision to pass. But my experience has been different from some of the other posters. I do think a combo belt and disc sander is a great addition to the shop. I have a 6" x 80" edge sander as well, and a large oscillating spindle sander, yet find myself using the combo belt/disc more for various odd sanding projects. I guess if I had to choose only one for a general-purpose shop, it would be the combo belt/disc, although the tears would no doubt be falling. If I could have only two, I'd add the spindle sander.

David