Good on you, Dave,
I think you won't be disappointed on your choice.
If my one is limited to not being able to do small bends and it's a Gen 1, I'll will be updating to the latest Gen model; in the not to distant future.
I had mine for 17 years not 7 as posted and was an Ex TAFE college unit in the Late 70's.
So 39 years of abuse, and still going strong, not bad I say. A well thought out designed machine.
Thanks Mr Bottomley