The vacuum works very well and, for very small projects - and with a lot of practice - the sander works, BUT - it is very hard to use and it sands slowly. If you have to keep the dust to a minimum, it works, but I would just put up a dust screen and sand by hand and, if possible use a window fan or negative air machine. This is a great idea not well executed, although it does seem well-made for what it's worth. And if you really want one after reading this, mine is available for a very short song. Jay