Thanks. Fun to be here.
The sander choices seem more overwhelming than most of the other categories. Based on my post and intentions, what do you recommend as the minimum reasonable all purpose sander?
Well, forget the "all purpose sander" idea.
IMO if you work mainly with flat materials, you will be best served by the ETS EC 150/5 for volume work and some finish sander to add.
As a finish sander I would go for any of ETS 125 with the edge guide.
The I would get a battery-powered grinder with speed regulation it you already do not have one. These are great for rough-grinding things here and there when used with a sanding pad. Festool and Makita make ones.
Regardless of the other tools, be sure to get a cyclone /the Festool CT-VA 20 will be a very good friend/ the sooner the better. It will pay for itself on saved bags during the project.
Ah, and get the Bluetooth remote for the vac, It is a great time saver/productivity enhancer and the time adds up ...