Leon, Although I haven't posted much, I am following your travels and enjoy seeing your new acquisitions. The industrial does look like a workhorse. I liked the analogy. As Janey said, you may need a "whopper" frame for it and other industrial machines. I'm envious of your ability to compare it to smaller domestic machines. I noticed the extra substantial guides for the needle and presser bars. I'll read any comments you have with great interest. I'm particularly interested in the bed width and length. Also its weight. Thanks for sharing the pictures with all of us. John