Originally Posted by
Macybaby
oldsewnsew- did you adjust the shuttle carrier when you put in the new shuttle? I had no idea this was needed until I got some shuttles (yesterday) that still had the BOYE paper wrapper. And it states specifically that you may need to adjust this so the shuttle will fit correctly, or the lower thread tension will not be correct. Basically, if the shuttle is fitting to tight, that will cause the thread to have too much tension, and loosening the screw on the shuttle won't have the desired affect because that isn't what is causing the problem. And I suppose the same could be true it it's too loose.
lucky you to have the wrapper to read! Yes, that was exactly where I was going. I think mine is too loose. I noticed that the Windsor B I got stitched better, and that its shuttle carrier had been bent tighter, by someone not at the factory... Thanks for helping to confirm that, it was making me crazy for quite awhile!