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12-01-2009, 01:15 PM

#21

JudeWill

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Thanks. I'm going to look at it again.

12-01-2009, 05:04 PM

#22

Lostn51

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I dont think you can see it from the gif image that is posted because it is actually tapering up to you.

Just take the bobbin out of you machine and using the handwheel turn and watch the hook assembly work.

Billy

12-01-2009, 05:43 PM

#23

amma

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I sit and watch my emb machine work... now I can also sit and watch this image... Yep... I am easily entertained LMBO

12-01-2009, 06:08 PM

#24

Shemjo

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Wow! That is really neat! Thanks for sharing!

12-01-2009, 06:52 PM

#25

krlowe

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Wow, that explains alot. Amazing.

12-01-2009, 07:00 PM

#26

dizzy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

WOW!!! I am in awe of Elias Howe :shock: ...and equally in awe that we can see a graphic like this on a computer :shock: ...sent through the air....amazing, simply amazing.... 8) 8) 8)

LMBO Moonpi....pay more attention to YOUR dreams...maybe THEY are trying to tell YOU something :wink: :wink: :wink:

some of the dreams i've been having i'm going to run away.

12-06-2009, 08:25 AM

#27

sewbusy

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Thanks for sharing, that is truly a find. I better understand the working of my machine now.

04-13-2010, 11:16 AM

#28

stitchhappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NiceNCLady

This was amazing to me.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lockstitch.gif

That's really interesting. Now I see why it's called a "hook race". Makes sense now.

04-13-2010, 11:18 AM

#29

stitchhappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilla

Now I would like to meet the guy who invented the threading of a Serger. Only an engineer would come up with such a hideous way. I brt he never used one.

Probably not. Those are a real PAIN in the neck. There's got to be a better way.

04-13-2010, 11:24 AM

#30

BellaBoo

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I'm still amazed how radio works! Live sounds pulled right out of the air. I have read the how but it still amazes me an I think it's as close to magic and you can get.