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Jshep 02-28-2011 10:39 AM

You might want to check with the dealer. I was told not to use the metal bobbins in mine because the machine is computerized.

anniemae 02-28-2011 02:18 PM

you will learn to read the manual when you hace messed up the machine. If it came with plastic bobbins, that is what you are supposed to use. Ask your dealer.

mloquilts 02-28-2011 03:13 PM

I would guess if your machine is an electronic computerized machine you shouldn't use metal bobbins. Better safe than sorry.
Mary Louise in OKC

janetter 02-28-2011 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by joeyoz
You really need to use the bobbins made for your machine. Throw the metal ones out. I learned that lesson the hard way.

agreed the newer machines are made for lighter weight bobbins

dsb38327 02-28-2011 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Originally Posted by joeyoz
You really need to use the bobbins made for your machine. Throw the metal ones out. I learned that lesson the hard way.

This is what the dealer told me. I know everyone has their own opinions, but I do what he told me and I haven't had any problems.
The only machines that I use metal bobbins in are the industrial type machines.

Seems I read the metal bobbins get hotter as they spin, I can't remember the rest. Anyone know?

kwendt 02-28-2011 04:05 PM


Originally Posted by joeyoz
You really need to use the bobbins made for your machine. Throw the metal ones out. I learned that lesson the hard way.

Gosh... don't throw them out... send them to ME! I'll use em!lol.

Actually, I believe that somewhere, Billy or Brenda or Char said (basically) use the metal bobbins in the all metal bobbin cases. But if you have a bobbin case that's got plastic bits, then use the plastic bobbins in that. It's a weight issue for proper tensioning I think....

good luck...

Rntraveler 02-28-2011 04:11 PM

Is that the reason.... hm.. I thought most men just knew it all...haha

GrannyHanaDa 02-28-2011 05:03 PM

I was told by a lady that sold machines that you are to stick with the type of bobbin your machine originally came with, she said never inter-change them.

ann31039 02-28-2011 05:36 PM

my previous machine ate a plastic bobbin. i don't use them anymore.

donnalynett 02-28-2011 06:01 PM

My Viking will only work with Viking bobbins and then they have to be the latest ones they make. I have 4 machines of different brands and all 4 take different type bobbins.


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