Beverly and Tracey, Glad to hear you guys have knocked out that enormous hat order. Let's put this question to the group.. To all you out there running caps or visors on the new (or old) Amaya cap frames: Are there any special tricks to hooping visors that don't have a sweatband that folds out. We found the only real way to get the visor to stay in place was to strap it very close to the brim seam to try and maximize the amount of sewing field on the visor (Otto brand). If we tried to sew too close to the frame (lower portion of sewing field), the cap frame teeth under the visor pushed against the back of the presser foot which pushed against the back of the needle which resulted in needle deflection - hence - breaking a needle. Would the only advice on caps and visors without "flip-out sweatbands" be to stay well above the brim ??? Taking all suggestions. Thanks, Ed Ed & Maralien Orantes E.M. Broidery 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200 Terrytown, La. 70131 504-EMBROID (504-362-7643) or 504-433-0099 office 504-433-0100 fax -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Tracey & Beverly Thompson Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 10:43 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Needle question Hello Mr. Orantes, Was reading e-mails from amayausers and saw you on here. Just wanted to say thanks for all your help. Been running hats all day and into the night and after breaking one needle this morning, every thing is running smooth. I was beginning to think these machines could tell when I walked into the shop! Best Regards, Bev & Tracey Thompson Perdido Beach Embroidery ----- Original Message ----- From: "E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 10:12 PM Subject: [amayausers] Re: Needle question > We change as we see problems but after a very busy season like Christmas we > change them all. > > Ed & Maralien Orantes > E.M. Broidery > 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200 > Terrytown, La. 70131 > 504-EMBROID (504-362-7643) > or > 504-433-0099 office > 504-433-0100 fax > > -----Original Message----- > From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Captain Gold > Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:37 AM > To: Embroideryline@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; EmbroideryList@xxxxxx; > amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [amayausers] Needle question > > > I'm soliciting opinions on how often you change needles. Since everyone > stitches a different amount each day, I know that everyone has a different > formula for determining when to change out needles. Do you change them > based on stitch count or just when you notice problems or need to change > sizes? > > Thanks, > Connie Bechtel > Wyvern Productions > Custom embroidery for the custom mind. > http://www.wyvernproductions.com > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: amayausers-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > For additional commands, e-mail: amayausers-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > >