I can only wish for a Bailey 17" machine I am using the Brother 1500s. I love the GQM and the Brother is great. Very smooth. I have the origional carriage and did just upgrade the track because the track that came with the GQM was a bit warped so would jerk when it crossed from piece to piece. I have feeling I will need to be and am happy with this set up for a very long time to come. I got a great deal on the entire set up with the wooden panto and a number of paper pantos too. Such an easy system to use too. Julia