You might have a hard time finding it in a store, but if they don't have it, ask them to check other stores or check if you can pick it up directly from the warehouse. I had to get it directly from their Camarillo, CA warehouse. Or, ask if you can have the store order it (using your coupon) and have it shipped to the store or your house. You'll be able to get it somehow.
I read about it being 8x14 here:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpo...72&postcount=7
and also from fignoggle (
www.fignoggle.com)
and to the best of my own measuring ability.
changing speeds isn't too big of a deal. Just takes a wrench to loosen then you can slide the pulley and move the belt.
Overall, the machine is approximately 36 inches long and 20 inches deep and takes two strong people to lift.
The only thing that kind of bugs me about it is the carraige wheel is only graduated in .020 increments. I'll probably rig up a makeshift DRO using a 12" digital caliper.