Tropit, I have been following your comments on this machine. I had to laugh about it being a man's machine. The reality of my life is that my husband just plunges ahead with any adjustments on his walking foot machine, sometime having to turn the tension screw several turns. He does the same thing to my very old Nolting quilting machine. Men just don't need the details of how to do something, they just do it. Good luck with finding the right machine. I had toyed with buying a machine like Jordan's of Oregon, but know that I don't want to give up my conveniences like quick change feet and so much more. Please keep us up to date on your experience with your machine. Your comments might help someone out who is considering buying a similar machine.