[amayausers] Re: Thread Feed Roller Exasperation
- From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 08:28:27 -0700
I have grooves in my plastic covers as well. I don't think they are hurting
anything or causing any problems though. My machines have lots and lots of
hours on them so I think its just a matter of time.
Aaron Sargent
The Linen Barn
linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
Medford, Oregon
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From: "E. Orantes" <e3m@xxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 11:23 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Thread Feed Roller Exasperation
> Are you using metallic thread??? We've been running for three years and
> haven't seen grooves in the black plastic cover yet. Could you have
gotten
> a bad batch? What is the average Material Thickness setting that you run.
> Do you ever change this setting as you sew different garments?
> If the groove in the cover isn't causing damage to the thread, I don't see
> were it would be a problem. The grooves in the thread feed roller are an
> issue because you need consistent pressure from the red roller above. The
> black cover is just that, a cover. The cover does have a "dovetail"
thread
> guide notch, but that is up and above the thread feed roller window. Is
> that the groove you're talking about?
> Ed
>
> Ed & Maralien Orantes
> E.M. Broidery
> 900 Terry Parkway, Ste. 200
> New Orleans, La. 70056
> 504-EMBROID ery (504-362-7643)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Lee or Terri Hoover
> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 12:52 PM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Thread Feed Roller Exasperation
>
>
> Along this same line, has anyone had any problems with black cover of the
> roller getting a cut in it. Some of mine have. Granted my experience at
> correctly embroidering is small, but have not had any bird nests or other
> thing that have caused problems to the actual rollers. My rollers in fact
> look really good compared to the picture in the Amaya book. The have only
> had 1 or 2 nicks. So what would cause the "cut" in the black cover. I
can
> see it and drag a nail across it.
>
> Terri
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Body Cover
> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 12:45 PM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Thread Feed Roller Exasperation
>
> The exasperation is real
> I haven't experienced it to your level though
> I try to hold the tip way up and hook the lip of the back
> in first, try and hold it as level (left to right) as possible
> it does want to touch the red roller also. I have also
> had good luck with holding it on both sides, better leverage
> and my fingers are too big to get too close.
> let it ride in on the top of the replaced feed roller
> then lift it slightly. also you may try to get a stool and a flashlight
> and look at it from above the red roller and guide it in that
> way, I do know unless it's right it won't snap down right
> I wish I had a good trick to share with you.
>
>
> as far as the upper adjustment you'll be happy to know
> that all you can do is raise and lower the fabric thickness
> if it is acting erratic I'll bet you have grooves and gunk on the rollers
> and sad to say I'll bet a lot of them are bad, which means lots
> of practice changing out rollers.
> One tip I can give that we learned the hard way.
> to inspect the roller, you need to actually pull it out.
> We kept having problems on one needle and when I looked
> I never saw a groove but after 2 or 3 looks I finally pulled it out
> and found a nasty gash on the backside.
> I guess I got unlucky and looked at the good spot three times in a row!
> the point is, now if I even think of thread feed problems I swap rollers
> and see if the problem disappears. then I throw the old ones in a box
> as backups in case I need another and have no new ones left.
> I can clean an old one with alcohol or eraser as described in this list
> and make due as long as there no wear grooves or cuts.
> and don't think it has to birdnest or go really wrong to make a cut or
> groove,
> it is a normal wear and tear thing, it is not an "IF" it is a "WHEN"
> so buy extras next time you order supplies and be ready
>
> Ron Vinyard
> Body Cover / Magic Stitches
> 1-888-435-0176
>
> 420 SW H street
> Grants Pass, OR 97526
>
> info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.bodycoverdesign.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <embroideryexpress@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 9:17 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Thread Feed Roller Exasperation
>
>
> >I can now get the thread feed rollers in and out easily enough.
> > My frustration is replacing the black cover...I have spent 45 minutes
plus
> several times and then I walk away and leave that
> > needle OUT OF THE LOOP for several days...anyone have any tips for
> replacing that easily. I wrestled it last night...again this
> > morning and my nerves are shot I plan to stop in and see the salesman
at
> the NNEP conference and have him demonstrate this for
> > me.....
> >
> > I have a helper that says I need to tighten the upper tension...I
explain
> that I can't (not too easily as she is Vietnamese and
> > our communications are VERY LIMITED....) Does there come a time that
some
> adjustment is necessary.
> >
> > I suspect there are grooves in my thread feed rollers but am reluctant
to
> check based on problems described above....
> >
> > Anyone have expereince with other brand machines....
> > easier? sewing quality the same or better?
> >
> > My two year warranty is about to expire and I need to decide what to
> do....also considering adding a machine....another AMAYA or 2
> > or 4 head ? DECISIONS...DECISIONS!!!!!
> >
> > Shannon
> > Embroidery Express
> > Olney MD
>
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