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/2/642.html#000006 Try....100% letter width stitch length 17 5 density short stitches off underlay...zigzag at 15 density and 70% border width pull comp 120% min column width at 12 ( column width of 2 is very narrow ) use two(2) layers of polymesh cross hatched together Make sure there is not a burr on the needle, that it is not bent and that it is oriented properly at approx 5 to 10 degrees to the right... Run your speed at 1000spm until you get the settings fine tuned Acti-feed lower limit at 2 bobbin tension fairly tight Make sure there is no looseness of the fabric in the hoop...hoop as taut as you can without stretching the fabric. Use solvy on top of the fabric If you use the 65/9 and 60 weight thread, you may have to reduce the density number to 4 or below for coverage. make sure the pinch and thread feed rollers ar well lubricated 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 ===========================================================