Quote Originally Posted by Ratbag View Post
The belt sanders are a very old original Holz Her design, the name means "wood here", a cry made by german journeymen carpenters to their apprentices.

It is a recent acquisition of Tooltechnic's. You will have no doubt seen older sanders by B&D, Bosch & Metabo using Holz Her's licenced designs. Since the takeover these manufacturers have had to source their licenced designs elsewhere, hence the recent changes in design of their respective tools.
Ratbag, I never ceased to be amazed at the store of detailed knowledge you have. I can just see you and Gerhard at a Get Together, off in the corner for hours!