[amayausers] Re: Thread Feed Roller Exasperation
- From: "Body Cover" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:44:31 -0700
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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