I love my FW because you won't find another machine that sews a more beautiful straight stitch. It is lightweight, and extremely durable. It is wonderful to piece on. They are very easy to maintain. Just think about it.Some of these little workhorses have been around for well over 50 years and are still going. I promise you won't find a machine on the market today that will last nearly that long. You can't go wrong with a FW. You should jump on this.