Thanks to all that responded to me both on and off list. To answer some questions that were asked of us: The part that broke off was one of the active feed levers. I was fixing a thread break and when I went to return it to the down position, it snapped off. Someone referred to donuts when using 1000M thread - we weren't shipped any with the machines - most be another 'extra' I'll need to order? As you can probably tell, we are disappointed that the Amaya's are not what was represented to us both in the literature that was sent to us and at the show's we attended. One respondent from the list told us it took a good three months for his company to turn the corner with the Amaya's. Time will tell if we are successful on the Amaya's, but after 5 years of successful embroidery on a Barudan machine, I certainly didn't think I'd need to start over just because we choose a Melco machine instead of another Barudan. On a more positive note, we were on the phone with Melco several times today, and I've got to say that they are responsive. Most of my conversations were with Don McCredie and he certainly did get the ball rolling on us getting the education on the machines that we apparently need. Again, I want to thank everyone who responded and I'll keep my eyes on the on the postings for any other helpful hints anyone may have. Kip Biddle, partner Brookside Designs 10255 Poags Hole Road Dansville, New York 14437 Tel: 585-335-6162 Toll Free: 1-888-335-6162 Fax: 585-335-8150 email: kip@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web Site: www.brooksidedesigns.com