I have used the bobbin washers and found them to be fine for taking up the slack. Newer machines don't require them. Older ones seem to benefit the most. They were originally used to eliminate backlash. They only problem for them is the cost. They can be sourced on the internet, but you will need the exact size for your particular machine and the rate is more reasonable.
Originally Posted by
J Miller
Does anyone here use these little Teflon washers?
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=6966
If so are they worth the 92¢ each or are they a waste of money?
The reason I ask is my HOTHERs' ( HA-1 / 15 Clone ) bobbin case rattles so bad it drives me nuts. I've tried several bobbin cases in it and they all rattle. New or used, don't make any difference.
I worked on it this afternoon and found the part that holds the hook in place to be moving rotationally. This didn't help any and when I got it tightened up that lessened the rattle, but didn't eliminate it.
Any other ideas on how to quiet this old lady down would be appreciated.
Joe