Originally Posted by
DawnFurlong
Thanks Joe! I guessed right on the spool pin. It felt smooth when I stuck a toothpick down that hole and ran it up the sides. I am assuming I could order the tap in spool pin with the thread guide holes?
Interestingly, the belt and bobbin tire winder look fairly new. I am going to look at the belt again later (with a flashlight) to be sure I am not missing any cracking or the like. But thank you for the information on which belt yours uses. I hadn't tried to measure mine yet.
Yes, you can order either of the tap in spool pins with the thread guide holes. That's what I did with mine.
Mine didn't want to stay in even with the encouragement of a hammer. It kept popping out. Not knowing just how hard I could wail on the pin before damaging the machine I put it in my drill motor and used a file to reduce the angle at the tapered end. That seems to have worked. At least it hasn't come out again.
I mentioned the belt because sometimes when you change motors the spacing isn't the same. And an old belt will be worn and I just figure a new motor deserves a new belt.
Joe