I wish I had read this post a couple of weeks ago! My Juki 2010 arrived yesterday, and I was a little disappointed in the harp size. However, it is three inches bigger than my Janome, so I will manage until I can afford one with a larger throat space. A friend is building a frame for me for a small fee, so I will use it in the frame once it's made. I haven't turned on the machine yet, but it looks very sturdy, got rave reviews, and I could afford it for now.