I have been messing around with a couple machines - I have an old 66 redeye that has been electrified. I thought I could put a HC on it - no mount - there are just screw holes. I think she would rather go back in a treadle. Too bad Lafayette is so far - then again it probably wouldn't fit that cabinet. Then I fooled around with a Singer Merritt. It would HC or treadle pretty easily. It now works. I also fooled around with a Singer Spartan. I'm not satisfied with the belt so I need to order one. The Spartan is in really nice shape - it has a light and motor with new wires.