Just to add to my post... my dealer used to work in a facility using Juki machines. He told me that my machine is the same machine they used all those years ago. Mine has a foot control that lifts the presser foot and also cuts the thread when pressed with the heel. And a funny thing, back in the 80s I wanted one for my home dec sewing, but since DH was the boss he said no. My machine 2 years ago was cheaper than the same machine back then.