Originally Posted by
Caroline S
....our 1911 Singer 29-4 ..... problems getting the thread to take up from the bobbin.
If you’re using a 29x3 or 29x4 needle, I’d double-check the needle orientation once more before looking into hook timing. Sometimes, turning the needle a tiny bit one way or the other can make a big difference, especially on old well-used machines.
Tip: On my Industrial machines that have round-shank needles, I use a short broom straw inserted in the needle eye when I change needles. It helps me to see how I’m getting the needle oriented better.
CD in Oklahoma