Screwdriver?
09-09-2014, 05:23 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
My vintage Viking has a plate that snaps on and off as done my new Janome. They make them and have for years but apparently not all machines have them.
09-09-2014, 06:01 AM
#23
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Boy do I agree. I have a Babylock and absolutely love the machine, until it is time to clean it out. I did that recently and tried 4 different things. The thing that works best is something the dealer told me to do: use a DIME! It is small enough to fit into the screw head and small enough to be able to turn without lifting and repositioning it. It does work but it is still a hassle.
09-09-2014, 06:04 AM
#24
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You need the Bernina 440 QE (there may be other models that also have the same feature). You just press a dot on the back right corner of the plate to remove it, then it snaps back into place when you are finished.
Originally Posted by Sewnoma
I want some genius engineer to invent a screwless plate! I can snap my feet on, why can't I somehow snap/latch my plate on? There has GOT to be a way to make that a reality. Even the old school slide-on plate like old Singers have seems like a better solution than screws.
09-09-2014, 06:10 AM
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I have this same screwdriver. Even though it's grooved for a good grip I wrapped it in the self adhesive sport bandage. Doesn't need much obviously but I get a really good grip when I need to use it. DH laughed til he needed to use it. We have since purchased a couple more and wrapped them. ALso with the bandage it doesn't slide.
Originally Posted by Cactus Stitchin
After struggling to remove the throat plate on my Brother, I asked my husband for assistance. Since then, I have had this on "permanent" loan from his collection. It works great - like it was "made" for the job. (It's called a straight bladed offset screwdriver). [ATTACH=CONFIG]490680[/ATTACH]
09-09-2014, 06:28 AM
#26
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Wow! Here I thought I was the only one that could not use that ridiculous little screwdriver. I agree it's useless. Curious to know how you were able to get in touch with anyone from BL. When I tried was told by my dealer that there wasn't a main office....that my machine could have been made in any of a number of countries. Tried to get it serviced by another quilt shop when I had a problem and was told I had to go back to the dealer I purchased my machine from. Anyone else heard that?
09-09-2014, 06:33 AM
#27
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
[I am absolutely convinced that that kind of consumer complaint directly to the "main man" (from me 20+ yrs ago) is the main reason the Fiskars rotary you use today will likely NOT cut your thumb off when you close it! 
] Jan in VA
] Jan in VAWay to go, Jan.
Last edited by maviskw; 09-09-2014 at 06:35 AM.
09-09-2014, 08:25 AM
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I think that was great for hubby to let you keep it. I'll have to try to find one for myself. I have 2 screwdrivers that came with one of my sewing machines, but I "borrowed" a regular and star screw driver from DH and he hasn't noticed yet (several years have passed-I think he thinks one of the kids took them - LOL).
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