This message was posted by Steve 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/2/55.html#000002 Bigger needle may not be needed depending what brand of thread you use. I use Isamet and do not need to change needles. I also set my density at 4.5 for metallic thread and run it a little slower than regular thread. I usually run it at 550-600spm and it runs fine, anything over 750-800spm will cause it to break. Speeds will vary depending on who makes the thread. Some brands will break more than others. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================