Originally Posted by luce321

BKinCO,

I hope this is not a stupid question but why is your machine referred to as a "redeye?" I am new at all this.

Originally Posted by Quiltgranny

I've got a 301a foot controller question or two. Recently acquired a 301a shortbed with the old bakelite foot controller which is driving me crazy. Don't know if this is operator error or what, since I'm new to this type of foot controller.

When depressing on the button on the left of the foot controller, my machine usually hesitates before starting to sew - from a slight hesitation to I need to use the hand wheel to start her. I know this is not normal from what I've read, that being that she should just take off running, no hesitation or hand wheel assistance required.

Also, the foot controller button seems kinda 'sticky', in that it takes more pressure from my foot to depress, and even that varies when using. Often, she'll just start racing and nearly eats my fingers off if I'm not careful. So, getting any speed control is difficult at best.

Originally Posted by Lostn51

Well kids looks like I will be out of the shop for a while. We had one hell of a storm and there is damage all over the neighborhood including my house. My neighbor and I are going to whip out the chainsaws and surgically remove a tree from his home and cut a lot of limbs up in my yard.

My Studio took a hit last night but I dont think anything was hurt on the inside. But to go inside and to look I have to cut limbs out of the way. But I do not see any holes in the side or the roof of the studio so I think I should be good to go! The carport on it will need to be replaced I know that. But I am doing an edition to it right now anyway so it was going to come down anyhow.

Billy

Originally Posted by hobbykat1955

OK Vintage When you do the winding while holding the needle still it seems to break them loose so they will work from then on like they are suppose to work with the needle quiet while the bobbin is being wound. Hope this helps.

Nancy

PS several of you mentioned this problem. This is the way I fix the problem. It has worked so far on every machine I have had the same problem with - that the needle keeps going up and down even after you loosen the clutch to wind the bobbin.

Originally Posted by Lostn51

Well kids looks like I will be out of the shop for a while. We had one hell of a storm and there is damage all over the neighborhood including my house. My neighbor and I are going to whip out the chainsaws and surgically remove a tree from his home and cut a lot of limbs up in my yard.

My Studio took a hit last night but I dont think anything was hurt on the inside. But to go inside and to look I have to cut limbs out of the way. But I do not see any holes in the side or the roof of the studio so I think I should be good to go! The carport on it will need to be replaced I know that. But I am doing an edition to it right now anyway so it was going to come down anyhow.

Billy

Originally Posted by Glenn

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Hey Glenn, my 301 bobbin winder is practically stuck tight, barely turning at all. How can I take it apart to clean it? Thanks.