That'll have to be something on the wish list, if/when I ever decide to upgrade! Seems like such a no-brainer, I wish they all did this!

Off-set screwdrivers are the best thing since sliced bread.

Boy do I agree. I have a Babylock and absolutely love the machine, until it is time to clean it out. I did that recently and tried 4 different things. The thing that works best is something the dealer told me to do: use a DIME! It is small enough to fit into the screw head and small enough to be able to turn without lifting and repositioning it. It does work but it is still a hassle.

You need the Bernina 440 QE (there may be other models that also have the same feature). You just press a dot on the back right corner of the plate to remove it, then it snaps back into place when you are finished.

I have this same screwdriver. Even though it's grooved for a good grip I wrapped it in the self adhesive sport bandage. Doesn't need much obviously but I get a really good grip when I need to use it. DH laughed til he needed to use it. We have since purchased a couple more and wrapped them. ALso with the bandage it doesn't slide.

Wow! Here I thought I was the only one that could not use that ridiculous little screwdriver. I agree it's useless. Curious to know how you were able to get in touch with anyone from BL. When I tried was told by my dealer that there wasn't a main office....that my machine could have been made in any of a number of countries. Tried to get it serviced by another quilt shop when I had a problem and was told I had to go back to the dealer I purchased my machine from. Anyone else heard that?

Good for you! It does work. My sister is the one that got Hersey's to make their cocoa cans short and fat instead of tall and skinny. (We are sure of it.) I told the cereal manufacturers that they need a way to close the top of their box after it has been opened. I got a letter back saying that it couldn't be done. Something about the machinery needs to be changed. Then lo and behold, just a short time later, their boxes had tabs on them that will close after you use some of it.
Way to go, Jan.

I have a Laura Ashley brother. I use a dime to start the screws on the plate. Diane C

Sorry, but I love the little round screwdriver. Works great on my machine (so far anyway), but I can relate.

I think that was great for hubby to let you keep it. I'll have to try to find one for myself. I have 2 screwdrivers that came with one of my sewing machines, but I "borrowed" a regular and star screw driver from DH and he hasn't noticed yet (several years have passed-I think he thinks one of the kids took them - LOL).