Automatic Bobbin Winder
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
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Thanks everyone for your replies! I'm not a fan of how my Singer winds the bobbins, and also I like the idea of having several bobbins ready to go so it's easier to change when the bobbin runs out.
I saw the Axis on Amazon for apx. 51.00 and they have the Singer one for 23.00 so I just need to decide who much I want to spend. Like I mentioned to Thimblebug6000, it might be worth it to splurge on the Axis in case I do get another machine that uses a different bobbin that mine. Hmmm... decisions, decisions. lol
I saw the Axis on Amazon for apx. 51.00 and they have the Singer one for 23.00 so I just need to decide who much I want to spend. Like I mentioned to Thimblebug6000, it might be worth it to splurge on the Axis in case I do get another machine that uses a different bobbin that mine. Hmmm... decisions, decisions. lol
#13
I got one with my HandiQuilter LA, and loved it. Then when I bought my industrial Juki, I really hated winding bobbins on it, so I bought one off Amazon and it was too fast and I had problems with it so it got donated. DH even tried to make some modifications to it and in the end told me to go ahead and spend the money and by other HQ model.
My Juki bobbins have the same hole diameter as the class L, so they fit and you just move sensor so it shuts off at the right spot. The bobbins for my Babylock don't fit, but I use mostly prewound for that (embroidery) so it's not a big issue. I think if I put some black tape on the spindle I could get it to work, and I might do that so I can wide up a bunch of black bottom thread bobbins.
My Juki bobbins have the same hole diameter as the class L, so they fit and you just move sensor so it shuts off at the right spot. The bobbins for my Babylock don't fit, but I use mostly prewound for that (embroidery) so it's not a big issue. I think if I put some black tape on the spindle I could get it to work, and I might do that so I can wide up a bunch of black bottom thread bobbins.
#17
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For those who have a battery powered winder: do the batteries last very long? I was looking at the Singer and it is only battery powered so I'm hesitating. I don't want to buy batteries all the time.
Last edited by Sharongn; 01-07-2021 at 05:28 PM. Reason: Typo
#18
I have a Sidewinder with power cord that I got at a thrift store.
I put it on a pile of books to wind off a cone spool and used a thread stand beside the pile of books.
I have a note with it that you can adjust the tension. https://www.amazon.com/Wright-Produc...d_i=B004AGX2HI
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I put it on a pile of books to wind off a cone spool and used a thread stand beside the pile of books.
I have a note with it that you can adjust the tension. https://www.amazon.com/Wright-Produc...d_i=B004AGX2HI
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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#19
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Location: Southern USA
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Put a straw on the thread spindle and the spool won't spin off. Also put a weight in the Sidewinder to keep it from tipping over. It would be worth the extra cost to have items quality made in the first place but manufacturers go the cheapest way for the masses.
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: las vegas nv.
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I have the same one & have had it for at least 10 years. It's just now starting to short out and not start but I have definitely gotten my money's worth from it. It comes w/ the little adapters for different size bobbins. Yep I will be looking for a coupon to replace it. Amazon does sell them but make sure you don't get the battery-operated one-might be nice for a travel one but not what I meant to order.