Found a 1957? Fw today, BUT....
03-16-2011, 01:43 PM
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The "thumb" I was talking about is not the one associated with the bobbin case; it's a piece of the bobbin case housing within the machine.
Here's a fw troubleshooting article I found on a quick Google. It shows the correct positioning for that metal "finger" I tried to describe:
http://www.suite101.com/content/comm...problem-a50918
However, an even more common problem is threading the needle in the wrong direction.
Here's a fw troubleshooting article I found on a quick Google. It shows the correct positioning for that metal "finger" I tried to describe:
http://www.suite101.com/content/comm...problem-a50918
However, an even more common problem is threading the needle in the wrong direction.
03-16-2011, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jimsjunque
I tend to agree with this suggestion. From the right to the left.
03-16-2011, 02:43 PM
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Try threading from right to left... that is how it is to be threaded and it should sew nicely. I think everyone that has a FW had threaded incorrectly and found out! If that doesn't help, a trip to the dr is called for. Call you Quilt shop or even Joanns for a name of a repairman. There should be many around. :) Maybe look in the yellow pages online as well. Good Luck
03-16-2011, 03:08 PM
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One more thing to check...there might be a little burr of metal on the needle plate above or below the hole the needle goes down thru, usually caused by a needle hitting the hole side. It is hard to see, but will snag and cause thread breakage. Only way to check for it is by feel, be careful as it can cut your finger--found out the hard way! I used an emery board to smooth away the burr.
03-16-2011, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by emmah
One more thing to check...there might be a little burr of metal on the needle plate above or below the hole the needle goes down thru, usually caused by a needle hitting the hole side. It is hard to see, but will snag and cause thread breakage. Only way to check for it is by feel, be careful as it can cut your finger--found out the hard way! I used an emery board to smooth away the burr.
03-16-2011, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
hard as we tried we could not get her to sew...
Motor ran, threaded right, loosened tension, tightened tension, and all it would do is break the thread!
This little beauty is near MINT..all original, no rubs, pin marks, etc, in a mint case with all of the attachments, no book though..price was $325!
I really want her...BUT...with not being sure what is wrong with her, I had to walk away!
Motor ran, threaded right, loosened tension, tightened tension, and all it would do is break the thread!
This little beauty is near MINT..all original, no rubs, pin marks, etc, in a mint case with all of the attachments, no book though..price was $325!
I really want her...BUT...with not being sure what is wrong with her, I had to walk away!
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