This message was posted by Rod or Sharon 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/1/856.html#000001 Amy, What they are calling the "top shaft" is really the " Z axis shaft". This is located above the sewing arm and, in a rectangular shaped hole, behind the needlecase. It is a silver rod that runs from the front towards the back of the machine. Make sure the E-stop is depressed or the shaft will not turn. Rod Springer Amaya Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================