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/1/440.html#000002 Stubby, If the Maderia thread you are using is Rayon, yes it is weak and will fray and/or break at the higher speeds the Amaya can run at. Polyester threads have a much higher tensile strength. As far as needles. The Amaya is tested with Organ DB XK 75/11 needles. These have a larger eye and can handle the higher speeds more efficiently. Use the ballpoint needles for knits and the sharps for woven material and caps. 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 ===========================================================