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/1/441.html#000005 I would say that "rough" piece of metal that is sticking up is the end of the push rod. It should have a small 90 degree bend upward. The knife carrier has a small hole at the back of the knife that this wire goes into.....it then pushes and pulls the knife back and forth....... Hi Herbie...... 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 ===========================================================