karamarie, DH made me a base using 2x4's and a chunk of plywood on top. It straddles the bar between the sides. It worked out well as the machine is sitting a bit higher than I would be comfortable with, and when I put my chair up so I was OK with the machine, my feet didn't rest on the floor. The base DH made is about 2" high and gets my feet at the right height so it all works.
I'm sort of glad that this machine did not fit into the other cabinet, now I can keep that one and have the Viking set up to use, as it will still be my "main" machine for other than piece work. Will be interesting to see which machine I prefer for bindings, though once the Quilt Retreat is set up, I'll be trying out the Davis Vertical Feed for sewing on bindings. I sew all mine by machine.
I've been considering which machines will stay in the house and which will go outside. The big problem is I do have too many machines (and even worse, too many cabinets).
greywuuf- I sure wish you weren't so far away! You could come and pick out a parts treadle or two - I've got way too many and I'd love to see them go to use. Most are from that large lot I purchased.