[amayausers] Re: Bobbins
- From: Creative Custom Embroidery <ccustomembroider@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 13:44:38 -0400
I think that Superior threads makes plastic sided bobbins with colored thread
in them. They call the BOBs.
Patti Muise
Creative Custom Embroidery
Norcross, GA
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> From: "E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx>
> Date: 2005/05/03 Tue AM 09:21:35 EDT
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Bobbins
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> Melco used to sell a bobbin winder device that actually attached to the EMT
> machine which had it's own special power cord and plug for the winder.
> There is no plug on the Amaya for this device so you would need some sort of
> power adapter if you even could put your hands on one.
> I'm sure you might find a bobbin winder from a sewing supply store or a
> third party embroidery supply place like M&M supply. I've never bought
> anything from them as their prices are always higher than other places.
> Start with Melco Mart and see what they say. Melco also sells the metal
> bobbin spools for folks with similar interests. Just know that winding
> bobbins should be smooth and consistent without tension. If you do use the
> metal bobbin spools, you may want to install or use the "anti-vibration"
> spring that sometimes comes with a new bobbin case. That's the piece that
> kinda' looks like a spider web on the inside of the bobbin case. It is only
> meant to be used when sewing with metal bobbin spools where it is designed
> to remove vibration or chatter from between the two metal surfaces rubbing
> against each other without any lubricant.
> I do remember reading from someone on the list that there is a company
> out
> there that offers colored bobbins.?. I have no idea of how much they are
> and what quantity they are sold in. Maybe someone will speak up with info.
> Good luck,
> Ed
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> Ed & Maralien Orantes
> E.M. Broidery
> 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200
> New Orleans, La. 70056
> 504-EMBROID ery (504-362-7643)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Lee or Terri Hoover
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:40 AM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Bobbins
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> Thanks for the info. I got lucky and have the one you suggest.
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> Is there a way to wind your own bobbins? Not looking for a great quantity,
> but was thinking of doing some lace in which case I would want the bobbin
> the same color as the thread.
>
> Terri
> Embroidery Creations
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of E. Orantes
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 10:59 AM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Bobbins
>
> Hello all,
> Once again, I was visiting one of my customers on Friday with a
> machine
> issue and one of the issues we addressed was the type of bobbin they were
> using.
> The recommended bobbin for the Amaya, and all other machines if you
> ask me,
> is a "Polyester V-15, size L" (for large). Not the cheaper version named
> "Astra". The Astra bobbin is a spun polyester and not a "mono-filament"
> bobbin like the "Polyester" bobbin. If you compare the two, to the naked
> eye, the polyester bobbin is smooth and consistent and doesn't look very
> much different than the thread used on top of the machine. The astra bobbin
> looks more like hemp rope and is kind of hairy looking. Sure the astra
> bobbins are a few dollars cheaper but by all means, don't pinch your pennies
> here. A smooth mono-filament bobbin with less lint will give a more
> consistent tension which is vital to correct operation of the Amaya.
> Most folks I run across who don't know the difference tell me,
> "that's what
> they sent me in the beginning so that's w hatIalwaysorder.Youcanuse
> either of the two but I would suggest the better of the two.. "Polyester
> V-15, size L".
> Good Luck,
> Ed
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> Ed & Maralien Orantes
> E.M. Broidery
> 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200
> New Orleans, La. 70056
> 504-EMBROID ery (504-362-7643)
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