Wendy...........same thing happened to me shortly after I had gotten my Amaya's. The twang sound is that it is actually breaking the metallic thread. Anyway, I had the tech fix it all..........he changed the blades and readjust their line-up. I did all the things that you mentioned and still had to call a tech. His comment was that metallic thread dulls the blades quicker. However, the job I ran was not a big job. Plus I have done metallic jobs since and have not had any trouble. So WHO KNOWS! I do believe the blade dulls more by the metallic....just not that quick. Sorry this is not much help. Just offering my shoulder to cry on. Karen Peachey Threads Embroidery & Digitizing (503) 634-2912 It is the Peach -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Itchin To Stitch Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 12:17 PM To: Amaya User Group Subject: [amayausers] cutter/trimmer problems again! Okay, I can finally exhale! I've been holding my breath waiting for my Princess to start acting up again and today seems to be the day. Yesterday I was sewing a design that uses metallic thread. I used settings by color for metallic thread for that needle but I have been having trimmer issues ever since. I cleaned and oiled the trimmer/cutter area this morning thinking that might be the issue but it's not to be. The machine actually trims but makes a snapping noise as if the thread has not been completely trimmed and just snaps as it moves along however the thread is safely tucked back in the grabber. I've had some miss trims but not alot yet. This is what I went through this spring when I had problems with trims. I've tried different needles, presser foot height, material thickness but still get the same sound. I haven't done the swipe test yet but will do that next. Does the use of metallic thread create problems with the trimmer/cutter? What the average life expectancy of the trimmer/cutter? When the tech was here this spring he adjusted it and told me I might want to just order one to have on hand when it goes. Anyone have any thoughts on this conundrum? Wendy Solomonson Itchin' To Stitch Arlington, MN (507)964-2224