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/2/903.html#000003 You may get away with sewing that many stitches with the needle...depending on the type of fabric, flat sewing vs cap sewing, or the needle has developed a burr, etc.... But, you will need to oil this needle bar and at least grease the pinch roller too. If either of these go dry then friction and drag will cause fraying, breaks , grief & frustration.... 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 ===========================================================