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/1/80.html#000007 What we learned in class was about 15º...if you look at the needle as though it were a clock-and you are looking at it from 6, we twist it to 5 (which would be 15º) and then come back as needed if the thread doesn't behave. Some threads will act different, so will different size needles. I think most of mine generally end up about 10º and they run fine-and that is just about how the tech left them when he readjusted everything. It really depends on 'what works for your machine/thread/needles'. And yes, we've also put some in backwards! It is so hard to tell sometimes if you are in a hurry! I picked up a pair of 'clamping' tweezers at the hardware store-they have wooden handlesides, and are super strong-when you clamp them on something they stay there. Perfect with the serrated jaws to grab and hold a needle while you guide it into place, and turn it 'just right' while holding the screwdriver in the other hand. The needle won't drop. Now another cause for thread shredding I forgot about-just before you tighten down the needle-put the flat side of the screwdriver blade under the needle tip and just 'nudge' the needle up-if it isn't seated all the way-then it sticks down far enough to shred the thread...there can be NO place 'up and down' in the needle holder. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================