Can someone tell me what they mean by "the hoop seperated". Where did it come apart...is there something to check every once-in-awhile? What happens when they seperate; does the machine keep sewing, or does it recognize the hoop is out of place? Would it make a difference if you were out of the room or nearby at a table hooping up the next project? Is it a good idea to replace a hoop after so much use. I keep replacing the inner hoops due to the the plastic housing around the screw cracking down the middle. I suppose I tighten the screw too much to make sure it is tight enough. THANKS FOR THE INFO!! Debbie Rinehart Deb'z-N-Stitches Martinsville, In. 765-342-7392 ----- Original Message ----- From: Avalon Embroidery & Apparel To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: [amayausers] leaving the machine alone Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Oh I left my machine alone once while sewing out a wool letterman's jacket and the hoop separated and ruined the jacket! I had to buy the customer a new jacket. Now I use clamps on the hoops while doing jobs like that and I do not leave her unattended when sewing expensive items! Barbara phone: 760-331-7761 email: <mailto:AvalonLogoWear@xxxxxxx> AvalonLogoWear@xxxxxxx web: <http://www.avalonlogowear.com> www.avalonlogowear.com -- No attachments (even text) are allowed -- -- Type: image/jpeg -- File: image001.jpg =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================