The Red Eye came out of a treadle, the guy I got it from bought it for the iron legs. I will likely put a motor on it. I have no room for a treadle. I like to use my machines and I am an electric gal. My plan is to find a 66 in a case or cabinet I like with a working motor. Until recently I only had portables, but now I have three in cabinets. I think I could do just one more cabinet, so It would have to be one I really want.