And also take a good look at the frame. Some have jointed rollers, others have a single piece. I don't have a dead bar, but wish I did. Adjusting the quilt frame every couple of passes is a PITB. Also, look at the composition of the wheels and what they ride on. My wheels are steel, but ride on plastic rails, which get dented (don't know how!) and deteriorate. I can easily purchase replacement rails, but you have to just about disassemble the entire frame, including removing the machine, to do it.