I HAVE THE 6500 AND I LOVE IT. i JUST HOLD ONTO THE THREADS ON THE END AND THE POINTS GO RIGHT ACROSS THE NEDDLE HOLE NO PROBLEM.
RIGHT NOW MY 6500 IS ON MY FRAME SO AT THE MOMENT I'M USING IT ON THAT.
WHICH EVER YOU CHOSE YOU WILL LOVE. KJYM KATHY
Sorry forgot I had the Cap Lock on .