[amayausers] Re: Hooked up
- From: "frank davis" <fadavis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:30:40 -0400
Herb,
Just thought I'd ask. Something you said is a western Pa. expression. Good
luck with your hook.
Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 10:08 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Hooked up
> Frank,
> Forgot to mention we are located in Northern Idaho.
>
> Herb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "frank davis" <fadavis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 4:18 PM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Hooked up
>
>
>> Herb,
>> As I'm sure you know, the shape and smoothness of the hook are critical
>> to
>> operation. That burr came from someplace. There is probably a gouge
>> right
>> next to the burr. If you can smooth the burr the gouge will still be
>> there
>> thus altering the hook shape or thread path over the hook. I would plan
>> on
>> replacing the hook. It would seem that you have nothing to loose by
>> trying
>> it though. I would start with a fine ceramic honing stone and not use
>> sand
>> paper at all. If the burr is not too big that may take care of it.
>> Although 600 grit seems smooth, it may scratch the surface more than
>> desirable. Anytime I've polished other types of stainless steel I start
>> with
>> 600, which leaves fines scratches, then go to 1000 and then 1500. After
>> that I use a polishing compound and high speed buffer. To sum it up, I
>> use
>> a stone if I want to try to dress something until a replacement part can
>> be
>> installed. That's my two cents worth.
>> Are you located in western Pa.?
>>
>> Frank
>> Force Ten Embroidery
>> AMAYA Tech
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 4:11 PM
>> Subject: [amayausers] Hooked up
>>
>>
>>> Okay group. Calling all wizards. Been having trouble with fraying thread
>>> breaks. Lots of them. Inspected everything on the thread path, new
>>> needle/roller. Was inspecting the hook and as I run my finger across it
>>> I
>>> find what may be a teeny tiny burr. It also seems sharper than I recall.
>>> Checked an older hook that I have for a spare and it is not as sharp.
>>> Also
>>> no burr feeling. Was thinking about running some 600 grit across this
>>> hook
>>> point. What you uns think?
>>> Herb
>>> Royal Embroidery
>>>
>>>
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