Originally Posted by
TeriD
My machine came with plastic bobbins and that's what I used for years. But then when I took my machine in to be serviced, it came back with a couple of metal bobbins and they are SO much better. The machine runs much smoother with the metal bobbins. I like them so much I went out and bought a bunch more.
Hi; First time here - hope I don't break any rules...
Using my 401A over the years, I get snags/thread nests that stop the machine dead/break needles, etc., every time I use plastic instead of metal bobbins. It may indeed - be just a factor of how finely the bobbin case is 'tuned'. Just the same, as it's been said here B/F, older machines like this probably came with metal bobbins; since they work best on my "Baxter", I continue to use them.
If I recall correctly, the plastic bobbins work well on my little older portable Bernina. Been awhile tho since it's been used..
Thank you for all your info!
Danielle
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