I have had one for probably 16 or 17 years. I use it for fusing interfacings to pattern pieces, applique and fusing the fusible fleece to pieces when I'm making purses. I love that you can do such a large section at once and don't have to keep raising up and moving your iron. Mine is a Singer model that I got when I worked in a Singer/New Home (now Janome) store. It still works beautifully!