Thanks everyone...great input and advice. I am looking to sew leather, thick blankets and heavy canvas on this machine. I have a lot of projects that require a lot more oomph than my domestic machines can provide. I had some extra cash come my way yesterday, so I went ahead and purchased i. It should arrive in about a week, or possibly two. I'm very excited to set it up and start using it. Now, where the heck am I going to put it? I hope that it can break down for storage when not in use.
That suspended frame sounds crazy!