[amayausers] Re: forgot how to use WACF!

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Roland,
When using the WACF, make sure you select the WACF in the hoop selection as the 
first step.

I am sure the style of WACF frame you have is the one with the two cross strap 
bands on them. One of thse bands goes behind the bill in a recessed area or 
channel of the frame center, the other has teeth on it and goes across the 
front of the bill. These straps are adjustable, so make sure that they are 
adjusted for a very tight grip. You don't want the front band slipping out of 
the bill seam and sliding down toward the back of the presser foot or a needle 
strike will surely happen.

This style of cap frame also has a little shelf that you slide the backing 
under. I also used small peices of tape to hold the ends of the backing ,just 
so they didn't slide around on me. The rubber strip is kind of optional. If 
used it would be placed on top of the guage after the cap frame is installed on 
it. Just drape it over the top before placing the backing in place. It's only 
function was to help create a totally smooth surface on the guage to stretch 
the cap over. For some reason it seems to be a dificult thing to remember to 
REMOVE this rubber strip before placing the cap frame on the AMAYA and I have 
sewn it to the inside of too many caps , just dumb , I guess. It really doesn't 
seem to matter whether or not it is used....but with a problem cap....try it 
both ways, with and without it...

The little clips you referred to were to help stretch the cap and keep it 
tight. Here again, they can be used or not used, depending on the style of cap 
and/or whether or not the "sides" of the cap are being embroideried. On most 
caps, I preferred not to use the clips and kind of let the cap breath but 
Flexfits are a pain.....come to think of it I believe that I did have better 
luck with the Flexfits by "not" using the clips.
I also used to layers of tear-a-way backing and really slowed the machine down. 
If I remember right, 650 spm rings a bell and new Sharp needles. Stretch those 
babies down just as tight as you can get them without tearing them helped me 
too......

I refer to having done this in the past tense as I do my very best to talk 
people out of them every chance I get.....haven't had to do any for over a 
year....don't want to start either. Good Luck with you adventure

Rod Springer
Melco tech
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