Tom, I like the magnetic core bobbin, however I think the plastic sided bobbins work better than the cardboard sided bobbins as well. Just don't have a great deal of experience with the plastic NEBS bobbins. And yes, Melco Mart sells them all. Ed -------------- Original message from "Tom Ladow" <tcladow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- > Ed; > > Which type of bobbin thread do you recommend? Are they available from > Melco? > > Tom L. > Indiana > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 9:00 AM > To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Thead tension. > > This message was posted by The Embroidery Authority on AmayaUsers.com. > PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE > by clicking here: > http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/267.html#000001 > > Margaret, > Change your bobbin spool or bobbin case or both. Sounds like your bobbin > tension is not consistent. I'll bet you're using those good ole fashion > cardboard sided bobbins. On average, 5 percent of the box of cardboard > sided bobbins can give you problems. Don't always expect 100% of the box to > be usable. In training we discuss this and why. > Also, make sure the bobbin thread is inserted into the bobbin case the > correct way. The bobbin thread should come off the bobbin spool in a > clockwise direction when inserting the spool into the back of the bobbin > case. > > Good Luck, > Ed Orantes > Melco Tech & Trainer > > =========================================================== > > The AmayaUsers Mailing List > Website: http://www.amayausers.com > Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list > > =========================================================== > > > =========================================================== > > The AmayaUsers Mailing List > Website: http://www.amayausers.com > Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list > > ===========================================================