This message was posted by Laurie 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/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/2/1196.html#000002 HI Sharon- That is interesting that you have bobbin cases that old that you are still using - great, but interesting. I have sewn for years, and excessive use can wear them down abit. I wouldn't think that embroidery would be a lot different in that aspect. Even the AMAYA tech I spoke with said they need to be replaced on occasion, especially if you put a lot of use on your machine. Our bobbin case has been dropped a couple times and nothing seems 'bent' it does however have a 'rusty' almost 'rough' looking spot that it came with. I have cleaned the bobbin case, as I mentioned I just did a complete maintence and did lubricate everything as instructed. I also have adjusted the needles (and changed completly) if I felt they might be off. Adjusting the pressure foot, helped but I still have infrequent (sometimes more) thread breaks on ANY design. (thought it might just be what I was working on) Upon repeating many of these checks when on the phone with AMAYA, the only other suggestion (besides teh bobbin case) was Hook Timing. (that was the idea she really frowned about) I have a 30 piece job that is taking me extra tiem because I am getting 4-5 breaks per piece! Just trying to stay productive and out of trouble with my employer! :p Laurie =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================