This message was posted by dsldan 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/1/847.html#000002 Sharon I will try to answer all your q's. 1-I used several layers of cut away stab for a trial run. 2-It was hooped tight. 3-Needle was a 75/11 DB 4-i even changed needles & used a toothpick to hold it up & to rotate about 5 - 10 degrees. A also switched the thread to a different needle. 5-Pressure foot I will have to check. 6-Cone is 5000 meter, Tube about 3/4" above. 7-I will have to lube, No sticky spray, speed was about 800. 8-I digitized it with Drawings XP, like I have done for my Happy. 9-I cleaned under the bobbin leaf spring with paper & rechecked it. 10- I checked the threading of the machine & nothing in the rollers. 11-The machine is used. 12-I will check on timing & nics & scratches later. I have to take care of my sign business first. 13-Where is this AMPASS design at. Thanks for your reply. Dan C. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================