I have had my red S free-arm for just a month. I started planning the purchase months ago. It was just like preparing to bring a new baby home. I have been busy taking 'parenting classes' in order to best appreciate what all it is capable of doing. So far I've watched Dave McCallum's DVD set. I am registered for an all day hands-on class on the care, maintenance and repair of the FW.
For that class I am driving 400 miles. Also while I am there they are doing a 3 hour hands-on class on the attachments and how to use them. All of them will be demonstrated. I started by reading Nancy Johnson's 3rd edition, Those Fabulous Featherweights. Also I get newletters from some FW groups. The more I learn the more I want to know more, I know that I made the right choice for myself. Mine has a big brother, my 201, that I cherish.