[amayausers] Re: 2 questions
- From: "Alan & Margaret Jannuzzi" <wishesinstitches@xxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 18:36:31 -0700
Just a comment about the Hooptech system. We bought the device and a
4.5 x 6 size frame. We followed Melco's instructions to the letter to
add a new hoop and it worked perfectly. We were very careful to line
things up and have been in using it. I did not find any place in the
Melco instructions indicating that Hooptech isn't to be used on the
Amaya or I probably would not have purchased it. I must say that
Hooptech was not very helpful in that there were no directions when you
got the device. I called Hooptech to order but their rep ordered it out
of Brother which I thought was a bit strange. I asked the Hooptech rep
if this would work on the Amaya and of course they had an adapter and
they think it works. Going back to a previous e-mail in that "the buyers
beware" should be considered. As new people to the industry and the
machine we don't always know the right questions to ask. I do
appreciate this list, especially being machine specific. The other
lists are so adamant that their brand is the best that they aren't
willing to look at new ideas. I get a little bruised on some of the
other lists.
Alan and Margaret Jannuzzi
Wishes in Stitches Embroidery
4502 W Buffalo, Chandler Az. 85226
480-216-3163
-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of E. Orantes
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 8:02 AM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: 2 questions
Wendy,
Although the HoopTech (yellow) hooping system is a wonderful
tool, you must
be very aware of what you are about to embark upon. By no means is this
to
scare you into not using it but be very cautious when you do...
First off, I have heard that this Hooptech system (and any
knock-off's like
it) are not authorized Melco hoops and if any damage results to your
Amaya
because of it, you will instantly void your warranty. (Please verify
for
yourself with Melco as this is simply what I heard).
Now, what damage am I speaking of???? If I remember correctly,
that
hooping system has a "Y" offset of -3 inches. What this means is that
if
you don't set up the hoops for this system correctly, or possibly forget
to
tell your Amaya you are using a hoop with the correct settings, then
what
could possibly happen, and has happened to a few people I know, is that
when
you do something like "hoop center", the machine drives the hoop to what
it
knows to be the normal hoop center. But because of the large size of
this
hooping system and the fact that there is a negative "Y" offset, the
hoop
may in fact be driven forward into the back of your needle case and push
it
off of it's support rails. This is definitely not a good thing and will
require somewhere in the neighborhood of about $1000 or more out of your
pocket to have a technician fix. Sometimes the damage may be so much
that
an entire new needle case will be needed.
The rule of thumb for this, and other hoops like them are to
never power
your machine, up or down, with this device on your machine. You also
must
verify, and adjust if necessary, the height of the hoop so that the
hoops
are not too high off the needle plate. Ultimately, with every hoop, the
fabric is supposed to ride on the surface of the needle plate as you
sew.
Otherwise flagging will result. Since this device was created to fit
just
about all machines, you must take it upon yourself to make sure that it
is
set correctly to your machine.
With that said, if you do everything you're supposed to and are
a cautious
individual, this is an incredible tool and allows you to embroider a
great
number of items you ordinarily wouldn't have been able to hoop before.
I am
an advocate of the hooptech system, but I just hate to see accidents
happen.
Best of luck to you.
Ed Orantes
Amaya Tech & Owner
New Orleans, La.
504-258-6260
-----Original Message-----
From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Itchin To Stitch
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:17 PM
To: Amaya User Group
Subject: [amayausers] 2 questions
Tonight when I turned on my machine and it moved to needle 9 there was a
loud snapping noise. When I moved the needle case back and forth it made
the
same noise as it went past needle #11. I couldn't see anything obvious
that
was causing the noise so I turned the machine off and then powered it up
again. Again the same snapping noise and then the noise disappeared. The
machine was sewing fine last Tuesday when I last used it and I had no
obvious problems with it. Any ideas on this one????
2nd question ----- Does anyone use the 7.5"x6" HoopTech window on their
Amaya? I bought one at the ISS in Atlanta last week and would like to
get
the hoop setup dimensions if anyone is willing to share.
Thanks!
Wendy
Itchin' To Stitch
MN
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