This message was posted by signman on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/12.html#000003 We used our fast frames for about 2 years, then gave up on them-limited for what we wanted-bought the speed frame instead. Problems we noticed....as Ernest points out-adhesive buildup was a pain, more cleaning needed. We did find that the frames very easily worked loose-the holddown cap has to be TIGHT. Any movement at all when sewing and that hoop/plate is going sideways-causing thread breaks. If the breaks are happening in the same spot everytime-check to see if the frame is sitting 'on' your 'nose' and not slightly above it. If it is touching, then it may be lifting 'up' when the inner edge of the frame runs up the threadplate-the 'yellow' speed frames are not measured properly-if your image is within the 'line' but too close to it-the frame rides up the needle plate and pulls the material away from the needle. Distortion or thread break instantly. Otherwise you shouldn't be running into problems...not if it sews out fine on a regular hoop. Is the hat itself too loose or wrinkling up on the backing? If that hat material moves-as it sews, same effect occurs. We never did hats with it-couldn't get the adhesive to hold it down tight. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================