This message was posted by Redina 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/1/418.html#000004 I received the slimline frames with my XT and managed to bend the thread grabber beyond use by leaving the clamp open and hitting it. Since replacing it I have been very careful to always clamp it down as soon as I remove the garment. The directions which accompanied it were minimal and the first time I used it I failed to notice that another top frame was stuck onto the bottom frame and I succeeded in rubbing part of the sandpapery strips that hold the fabric. There was also supposed to be a "blue tape" to install on the arm to help ease friction but it was not included and numerous calls and promises to send one have not made one appear yet. In spite of these setbacks and since figuring out how to use them correctly I use them alot! Tote bags are so much easier without hoopping in a tubular frame. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================