I'm no expert, but slightly to the right seems to work for me. The book says 20 degrees to the right or less. My old eyes need help, so I have some magnifiers that I use. Mary Mary Buckle Shuffletown Embroidery Charlotte, NC 704-398-1273 -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thomas LaDow Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:44 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Tips on Changing Needles Is there any tricks or tips any of you veteran AMAYA users can pass on to make installing a new needle a littel more less complicated and ensuring it is straight (or slightly to the right)? Thank you in advance. Tom Creative Promotions