This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority 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/1/532.html#000002 Deb, I inquired about those screw holes in the larger hoops some time back and all I was able to find out was that they were put there for a design that never took place. I'm thinking maybe to invert the hoop 90 degrees possibly??? As for the bobbin case removal on the XT, yes, it's definitely more difficult to remove with larger fingers than the original Amaya and this is due to the shape of the cylindrical shaped needle plate. I've always told customers of mine that if I owned an XT, I would take the needle plate to the grinding wheel to take a little off that front edge to make it easier to insert my finger for removal of the bobbin case. I guess you have to use more of the tip of your finger or even your finger nail. Ed =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================