I don't have a FW and since I don't take any classes or go anywhere to sew, have no need for one. But I have several old Singers that I love. I have a 1931 Singer that has a 9 1/2" throat, almost as big as my HV Vikings. I love the straight stitching of the old Singers. Three of my old Singers have been given to me by being picked up at the side of the road or people just didn't want them any more. Free is wonderful!