My ex bought me a brother about 16 years ago. It bit the dust last week. So now I am happily sewing on my 1940 something Commander (pre Kenmore). Only a straight stitch but about 8 inches harp space. Instead of buying a new machine, I am putting my Mothers 70's Kenmore in the shop. It has a couple of stitches and I don't use the fancy ones on the Brother anyway. And the Kenmore doesn't travel around the table either. And it has 7 inches harp space. So a better investment for me. It has lasted about 40 years and I can see that many more in it.