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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I didn't say the OSMG was stupid either. I said...

I didn't say the OSMG was stupid either. I said that trusting an OSMG wasn't stupid but perhaps a little naive in some cases. Customers bring us business because they have a different skill set than...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

To be fair, I have seen a few machines that do...

To be fair, I have seen a few machines that do lose their time quite easily - they've all been the Costco/Walmart level fairly new machines though and it's not specific to those 2 brands either.
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2015, 02:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Nuh uh! They also blame "timing" for tons too! ...

Nuh uh! They also blame "timing" for tons too! ;) You should see one of the Long arm groups I belong to - it's the go to instead of the last resort and nobody checks it - they just go ahead and try...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Typically puckering is tension related, yes but...

Typically puckering is tension related, yes but if fabric were to be pulled "strangely", I could see how it could contribute.

I had my industrial machine misbehave recently - the stitch length...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-04-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Yeah, I found the girls are OK til the hormone...

Yeah, I found the girls are OK til the hormone age hits, then look out!! I'd take a boy first any day. ;)

As an aside, holy COW did this thread go off topic. :D
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

How I wish I had stock in that tea! With what I...

How I wish I had stock in that tea! With what I drink of it, I'd be a comfortable gal indeed!



As I'm getting older, I'm getting better at the "don't go borrowing trouble" thing and not...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-02-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

It is a common problem to cause ourselves more...

It is a common problem to cause ourselves more tension and pressure than strictly necessary. ;) I always try to remember "Just enough is lots."
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-01-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Yeah, I've seen it too. I think it's a matter of...

Yeah, I've seen it too. I think it's a matter of reading comprehension - mine anyway. Technically, one does use more muscle to move a heavier object, but to pick up said object would require a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-01-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

This is about what I learned too but it seems to...

This is about what I learned too but it seems to be opposite of the page Janey posted unless I'm reading it wrong. I use just enough pressure to hold the fabric and move it along - which seems to be...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-31-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,237
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Assuming thread tension is right - a presser foot...

Assuming thread tension is right - a presser foot way too loose can cause uneven stitches and even loops despite proper tension. Too tight and it will most often pucker - it really does a number on...
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