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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By cjtinkle

I just ordered a replacement spring. I will try...

I just ordered a replacement spring. I will try swapping it out before looking for a new bobbin case.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

I've put the bobbin case from the non finicky...

I've put the bobbin case from the non finicky featherweight into the finicky one. No more thread jumping out of the bobbin case, and no more skipped stitches. I think I am fixed! I will order a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Yep, the same thing happens in the other...

Yep, the same thing happens in the other featherweight. I think maybe the tension spring is worn out on that particular case.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Hmmm... I have not tried this bobbin case in my...

Hmmm... I have not tried this bobbin case in my other featherweight. I'll try it and run it at full speed.

My bobbin tension is actually pretty tight. I normally keep my other machines bobbin...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Yes, the needle is in correctly. I just got done...

Yes, the needle is in correctly. I just got done changing out the belt on the machine from one of the plastic orange ones to an replica original from april1930s.com. Oddly enough, I put Aurifil...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

I would say it skips a stitch about every 2-3...

I would say it skips a stitch about every 2-3 inches. Sometimes a lot less, rarely more.

When switching from a 50wt 2ply, to a 50wt 3 ply, I wouldn't think a tension adjustment would be needed. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-20-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Candace, a while back I was using the ruffler...

Candace, a while back I was using the ruffler foot on the 222, and it jammed up badly and broke the needle. I'm fairly certain I knocked the timing out. I guess I'm just looking for confirmation...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

That's my thought exactly Candace, however...

That's my thought exactly Candace, however several "experts" are telling me it's extremely rare for a featherweight to not be timed correctly.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Presencia has long been my favorite thread for...

Presencia has long been my favorite thread for piecing, but I like the 60wt. I'll pick up a spool of the 50wt and try it.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Sorry about the typos in my post. I meant 60wt...

Sorry about the typos in my post. I meant 60wt Presencia (auto correct is killing me) and Gutermann.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-19-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By cjtinkle

Favorite thread for Featherweights?

Greetings all,
I have a couple of featherweights. One isn't at all particular about the thread I use in it, the other skips stitches with thinner threads. On my picky machine, I can't use 50wt...
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