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Old 10-03-2008, 02:00 PM
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I have a Husqvarna 750 Platnium. Now and then I notice a clicking sound (not the sound of the bobbin going round either), a little more heavy clicking sound while I'm stitching. I tried taking out the bobbin case and cleaning out under all that. I changed the needle, I am thinking now I might change the thread. At the moment I am using an 80/12 needle, I had a 90/14 in it but it was getting dull, so thought that was the problem.. I only have 80/12 needles on me right now until I head to the sewing shop next. Could the needle size be the problem?

As mentioned I'm about to change the brand of thread. I had on one of the Connecting Threads thread, but now I"m going to go back and try the Gutterman. Anyone have any further suggestions what could be happening here?
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Have you oiled it lately?
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mgshaw
Have you oiled it lately?
it was oiled back in May. How often should I oil it?
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I'm just afraid the sound might be something that could damage my machine.. I would be LOST without it!! I would have the nice friendly men in the white coats come to take me away to a nice padded room!
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well well well.. I'm not amused... after changing the threads, it seems my machine is being picking and doesn't like the Connecting Threads thread. it clicks!!! I put the Gutterman thread in and its as smooth as butta!!!!! sigh.. and those threads were soooooooooooo economical compared to the gutterman. :( Well with all my connecting threads I can still use them on my little Featherweight.. She is not as picky!!!

My machine can be contrary some times!!!!

I guess my question now is, can using a thread that makes this clicky noise cause mechanical problems to your machine, or just give you an annoying clicky sound?
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If you were sewing on batik or hand dyed fabrics those can cause a "clicking" sound if your thread is too thick.

It only cost me 120 mile round trip but no bucks to find out that little trick.

Of course, the tech still thinks I need stronger meds.
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Sometimes if you have a dull needle or a little burr on your needle it makes a sort of clicking noise as the needles goes through the fabric.
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Have you oiled it lately?
it was oiled back in May. How often should I oil it?

My machines book says after 3 or 4 hrours of sewing. I dont do it quite that often but still fairly often.
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I think with all the sewing you do Aggi that you should oil it more often.
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I have a Husqvarna 415 Freesia. And I was told never to oil it because it was self oiling only have it seviced ounce a year. I have had this machine for 7 years now and no problems yet knock on wood.
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