So looking online, a couple of things I noticed:
As someone else mentioned, the HF spindle sander is sold under about 6 different labels, and the price runs from $ 109 (Wen branded) to $ 179 or so.
I also looked at 3 from Grizzy (looking at under $ 200), and saw that their 1/2 HP one goes from $ 135, their 1/3 HP for $ 150 and their 1/4 HP for $ 195.
I know HP rating isn't the only factor, there's also oscillations per minute as well as probably the length of the up/down motion, which no one seems to spec.)
I'm usually pretty picky about tools I buy, but this will only get occasional use so I'm willing to go with a no name brand. But I don't want the thing to stall. At a minimum, I want something that will sand 1" to 1-1/2" thick hardwood without bogging down. Will the HF version do that?
Thanks,
Gary