Adam, Breadbutt, I knew you folks would chime in. I was looking at the Sailrite today after having seen it when you bought it a while ago.

Food - I'm not looking to go into business per se, though I might like to make small run items such as holsters or coin pouches -- but those would be for arts sake (meaning they'd be used for casual purposes rather than for heavy duty messenger use) and might be along the lines of Freitag.

I'd basically want a basic machine that would be fine for making small bags and pouches and the like for my own use and also be handy for doing clothes as well or alterations. At this point, I just want to explore and get into something I've never properly done. My mother is an excellent seamstress but she's far, far away from me at this moment otherwise I'd ask her to teach me some skills.

However, as far as heavy duty stuff goes, you folks are the people to ask.

Thanks for the responses thus far. Adam, I keep forgetting you have that list! I'll be looking at it.