FW making a knocking noise?
 

Hoping this isn't anything too serious, but I figured I'd check with the gurus here! My FW has started to make a strange knocking noise when I sew. It doesn't happen when I take out the thread and rev it, only when the foot is down and actively sewing something. Even then it doesn't usually start for at least a dozen or so stitches, and then comes in and out intermittently. I can't determine where it's coming from; at first I thought it was because my table I was using was a little uneven, and the machine could wobble, but after moving to a different part of the table I haven't found any improvement.

I've oiled her up good, and cleaned out all of the dust and lint I could find. Does anyone have any ideas what is going on?

Have you lubricated the gears and motor if need be(not oil)?

Is the needle in the right way around?

Yes to both--I actually accidentally came close to overlubing her motor, didn't realize it didn't need to be done that often. >< And I made absolutely certain the needle was in the right way. The only thing I can think of that was causing the knocking was the new needle I was using--it's an Organ needle, 100/15 that I got because I found a deal. It's much bigger than the 75/11's I was using (Schmetz), and I think she just doesn't like the bigger needles.

it doesn't cost very much to change the needle - be sure to put it in the right direction - double check your manual

I think it's your needle - switch back to the Schmetz and see if it still makes the noise.

I would swtich back to your old type needle & see what happens

Did you ever figure out the answer to this? I've been using my sister's FW until I got one of my own for Christmas. The new one has a bit of a knock. Not very loud. I almost feel it more than hear it. I am sew new to sewing and sewing machines. Maybe I'm imagining it. But It just seems different than my sister's did. More of a clunk than a knock. Did changing the needle help yours?
Thanks,
Gloria in Kansas City

Check your belt for Knicks and make sure nothing is leaning against the motor. Last week I heard this awful noise and my heart sank. It was a business card was pushed up against the belt by some material. I was so thankful.