Did I ever say thanks for the sewing machine tips? I do thank you. I was able to get mine back in working order and it saved that nasty trip to the repair shop.
Jennifer ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Yearns To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] sewing machines I guess I do a very limited work on our machines. Our commercial machine I am able to thread adjust tensions and replace needles. On most machines there is a upper thread tension device usually a couple of beveled disks that the thread loops under and a thumb screw to tighten the disks together or loosen them to adjust that tension. The bottom thread tension is adjusted with a very small screw on the outside of the bobbin case. Tightening it increases tension on a flat spring that rides against the bobbin thread. Threading the needle requires me to use a small hand loop needle threaded, which I then thread with a larger loop made from bare telephone wire. 22 gage I think it is. Slow, but works. Needle replacement isn't real difficult as long as the flat side is put towards the correct direction. I have to look that up each time. Other machine needles probable vary. I also make sure enough oil is in the reservoir. Putting the bobbin in and out of the machine can sometimes be real tricky. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 10:18 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] sewing machines Does anyone on the list do sewing machine repairs or maintenance? I would like to learn more about caring for mine and being able to adjust the tension and all that myself. I will appreciate any thoughts on this. Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
