[amayausers] Re: bobbin screws
- From: gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:21:16 -0400
Thanks, Ron!
When I get the new bobbin case, (I'll order several) I'll work on the "Ron
Vinyard Drop & Shake" technique. I bet it'll do the trick.
I've been using the magnetic bobbins so I don't think they can go in
backward.
I'll also try the uncheck bobbin detection technique if I continue to get
multiple bobbin breaks.
The material thickness could be the culprit for the bird's nesting. (I have
3 cats, so I feel quite certain there are no birds in my house making the
nests!) That's a number I've been running up and down to see if it's a
variable in the false bobbin breaks. That's probably when I get the nests.
Wouldn't it be nice if the instructions that come with the start up kit
where to explain what the items are for? Thanks for solving the 'MYSTERY of
the COASTERS', Sherlock Ron!
I am so grateful for your advice and information.
This list is a God-Send. I find encouragement from you all as I 'listen' to
everyone's questions and then find that there really are answers out there!
Not only that, you answer quickly!
Thanks to those who ask questions and Many thanks to those of you who take
time out of your busy businesses to coach and encourage the newbies.
Genie Z
Columbus, OHIO
"Ron Vinyard"
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amayausers
In the 2 years we've been using our Amayas
I can think of only a couple of times we've bird nested above or below.
I can tell you if it bird nests above it's probably because your material
thickness is way to high.
If you have to loosen you bobbin thread tension loose enough to lose
screws, you
are definitely doing something out of the ordinary. Many times you can get
false bobbin break detection
because the bobbin is too loose.
I found out when I showed a new employee that a couple of my old employees
didn't even know was, to check bobbin tension with the "shake and drop"
method
is to make sure you pull the thread out of the pigtail first. then hold the
bobbin by the thread and
give it a little snap of the wrist and it should drop 2" to 4" every drop.
this formula will vary with most every person you ask
but this one works for us. if you get more than a couple false thread
breaks and your tension is good
and the sew looks nice then check your bobbin to make sure it won't run
out, and under settings tab
uncheck bobbin thread detection, so you can get through the job. we have
issues with bobbin changing
tension as it gets to the end of the spool also usually requiring an
adjustment.
the coasters are for the mini spools not the big ones that come with the
machine these are made to keep
the thread from unwinding and getting under the spool which will instantly
tighten into a knot
and break at the intake. also make sure when you use these and the small
spools push your thread guide tubes
in until the stick out above the spool only about 1/4" to 1/2". this also
keeps thread from wrapping around the
end and breaking. we check our bobbins for lint every morning when we
start, and every time we change bobbin thread,
unless we have issues with sewing quality.
one more thing to go over just in case is when loading a bobbin, look at
the case in your hand with the pigtail at the top
the bobbin goes in and should have the thread unwinding in a
counterclockwise direction. put it in backwards
and that can cause many problems with tension.
Seems like not too long ago you could get Bobbins that had a printed logo
of sorts on one side,
and you loaded that side so it was visible and it would be correct but
lately we find that the printed
ones are only right half the time which leads me to believe that they no
longer do it that way, so don't
trust it always check.
Good Luck, Watson.
Sincerely, Ron Vinyard
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----- Original Message -----
From: <gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 11:33 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: bobbin screws
> Thanks, I called. They only supply the entire casing, but gave me the
name
> of their supplier, Superior Sewing. I've e-mailed them and await their
> response.
>
> The very nice Melco person expressed that it is unusual for the screw to
> come out. She's not heard of anyone requesting just the screws before. I
> must be doing something drastically wrong!
>
> I keep getting false bobbin breaks. Sometimes I can just restart and no
> problem, I'll get at least 10 to 20 more stitches before I get another
> false bobbin break. Sometimes I get a birds nest either in the bobbin
case
> or in the thread roller area. I've changed the rollers. I change the
> material density, I change the sewing speed, I loosen the tension on the
> bobbin, I change the material density, I change the sewing speed, I
loosen
> the bobbin tension. (cause when I let go of the bobbin case, it falls
> slower than when I put it in. It's like the bobbin tension keeps
tightening
> up the more I loosen it. Then the screw pops out and I'm crawling on the
> floor. It doesn't seem to matter if I tighten or loosen the tension on
the
> bobbin, I keep getting false bobbin breaks. Only when I loosen it, the
> screw eventually falls out!
>
> Is there another variable I need to adjust? Sometimes something will sew
> out, no problem, other times it's like the bobbin from ....anyway, I must
> be doing something wrong.
>
> Any ideas, Sherlock's?
>
> Genie Z
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>
> "Colleen Arbuckle"
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> 10/25/2004 01:10 PM
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> Call and talk to the parts dept.,
> Only a few of the parst are listed in the catalog or on-line
>
> Colleen Arbuckle
> A-Z Cad Services
> Russ's Pro Shop
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <gzenowich@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:54 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: bobbin screws
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> > Hi, Fellow Amaya Freaks!
> >
> > I've got a small problem. I'm out of screws for the bobbin cases (the
> ones
> > that adjust tension). I looked at MelcoMart and they aren't listed as a
> > part to order. I hate to have to replace the entire bobbin case just
for
> a
> > tiny screw. I've lost all three and now my wonderful Amaya (named
Stitch)
> > is silent. I've got orders to fill and for want of a screw, the
kingdom
> > was lost. Okay, not yet, but what do you all do about that? (I've
> > completely taken apart the room, scrubbed it on hands and knees, taken
> > apart the heating duct screen, found some interesting things, but no
> > screws. I'm afraid my dining room floor is acting like a washing
machine
> > that eats socks, only it eats bobbin case screws so I think I must need
a
> > source for lots of cheap screws.) Any ideas?
> >
> > (by the way, what are the thread coasters for? It doesn't tell us in
> > anything we've been able to find, and the thread seems to be just fine
> > without them. They're listed as a part to purchase, so I'm assuming
they
> > must have a purpose!)
> >
> > Thanks, ever so much,
> >
> > Genie Zenowich
> > Blackhurst Needleworx & Imaging
> > Columbus, Ohio
> >
> >
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