Attaching Dead Bar to Original Inspira Frame

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11-16-2010, 02:45 PM

quiltnchik

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My husband is getting ready to purchase the conduit I need to install a dead bar on my frame; however, we're not sure of the best way to attach it. Has anyone done this? If so, how did you attach the conduit to the frame?

11-16-2010, 03:17 PM

Sadiemae

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Can you tell me what a dead bar is?

11-16-2010, 07:03 PM

quiltnchik

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Originally Posted by Sadiemae

Can you tell me what a dead bar is?

It keeps the quilt against the bed of the machine when on the frame, so that you don't have to keep raising/lowering the take-up bar.

11-16-2010, 07:05 PM

Sadiemae

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That is interesting. I didn't use one, so I guess am no help.

11-16-2010, 07:38 PM

C.Cal Quilt Girl

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Interesting... Hope you don't mind if I keep an eye on this for the anwser. Have never heard of this, can see where it would be useful.

11-16-2010, 09:32 PM

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Actually, my DH is trying to figure it out, too. I'll bug him to get the parts tomorrow and test it out -- we'll let you know.

He says he's thinking plastic plumbing stuff may work -- along with the conduit. That's as much as I know right now!

11-17-2010, 04:13 AM

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Once he gets the "kinks" worked out and the dead bar is on your machine, would you post a photo? I'd like to see it "in action" - sounds like a wonderful idea! Thanks!