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   jscraphappy | Jul 30, 2003 12:49pm | #1

   goodmorning I have an ELNA704DEX which has the needle tilt it makes it easier for my tired eyes to thread the needle/needles.It has been a difficult machine to learn.Its nearly been though the window a few times.But,now I would not be without it. Just a tip to thread though the needle eye is to have a cut edge across the thread you are going to use. & I wet my fingers to hold the thread steady & just poke it at the needle eye & it goes  though it works for me.June.

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   jbsanford2 | Jul 30, 2003 04:01pm | #2

   June, thanks for your reply. Unfortunately here in the Columbus area, there aren't any Elna dealers. I will keep it  in mind though and appreciate your information. Thanks Betty

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   jscraphappy | Jul 30, 2003 04:29pm | #3

   Oh thats a shame its a good machine,but I think there are makes that have the tiltneedle system.I went with the Elna overlocker as I had an Elna9000 & it had been a good workhorse  over the years.I have read about the e-bay site for machines etc., the postage would be a bit much to ship things here in the UK.THe best of luck in your search.bye for now June

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   jbsanford2 | Aug 01, 2003 05:50am | #4

   June, the main reason that I have been looking at the White 2000ATS, is that it has a fold away cutter, and the whole threading system is open and easy to get to. It was consumers digest "best buy"  for two years in a row, so it must be easy to use, and it is very reasonable. Also, if something goes wrong with it, there is a White/Viking dealer within 40 miles. Thanks, Betty

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   jscraphappy | Aug 01, 2003 11:49am | #5

   Thats what I like with my overlocker that it has a foldaway cutter.I am sure I would had my fingers off by now!!!.My dealer is 60miles away but there are some good books about that I have found really informative.The best of luck in your search.I got my new "Threads" mag & there is a section of sergers in it.have you seen it?June

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   chris458 | Aug 01, 2003 02:29pm | #6

   i have a babylock, which has jet air threading, it can't get any easier than this!

    you can probably find a used one at http://www.rummageads.com, but i don't know what your price range is.

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   jbsanford2 | Aug 01, 2003 05:17pm | #7

   cbell, thanks for the great idea, I didn't know anything about the website you mentioned,  so i investigated it and I saw several sergers that I am checking out. I will certainly check out the Babylocs now also. Thanks for the info, Betty