I had one one these back in the 90's when I first started quilting. I loved it! the kit I bought includes the 'ends,' and directions, you supply the 'rails' in my case we used 8 foot 2x2's. I think at the time it was 50 or 60 $. Yes, it was heavy and bulky. PVC pipe as tall as your machine is what you use for the sideways movement... if you use a standard home machine you still have the problem of throat depth... I peiced, then quilted 12 queen size quilts on that thing in a year.