Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • machine shank >
  • machine shank

  • machine shank

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 02-03-2018, 09:59 AM
      #1  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Oct 2016
    Posts: 521
    Default machine shank

    I have a Brother 1500 machine. Is it considered a low, medium or high shank machine? I want to buy the ruler foot and need the info. Thanks.
    anne2016 is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 10:11 AM
      #2  
    Junior Member
     
    MargaretH's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Sep 2012
    Location: Norco, CA
    Posts: 232
    Default

    I believe it is a low shank but you can purchase an adapter for it also. Google it or check Brother site, should be able to found more info there.
    MargaretH is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 10:23 AM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    EasyPeezy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Canada
    Posts: 3,458
    Default

    Here's a link that shows how to determine what type of shank.

    http://www.freemotionquiltingadventu...g-machine.html
    EasyPeezy is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 10:31 AM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Dolphyngyrl's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Southern California
    Posts: 6,254
    Default

    A Pq 1500 is high shank I believe but a 1500D is low shank
    Dolphyngyrl is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 01:22 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2015
    Location: Va.
    Posts: 5,753
    Default

    Originally Posted by anne2016
    I have a Brother 1500 machine. Is it considered a low, medium or high shank machine? I want to buy the ruler foot and need the info. Thanks.
    If you have the PQ1500 then it’s a HIGH shank machine.

    Rob
    rryder is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 01:28 PM
      #6  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Oct 2016
    Posts: 521
    Default

    EasyPeezy...thanks for the link. Good info there.
    Rob and Dolphyngyrl, .....yes,it is the PQ 1500.
    anne2016 is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 04:58 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2010
    Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
    Posts: 8,108
    Default

    Why don't the user guides tell us what kind of shank the machine has? Just wondering.
    cathyvv is offline  
    Old 02-03-2018, 05:38 PM
      #8  
    Banned
     
    Join Date: Aug 2014
    Location: Victorian Sweatshop Forum
    Posts: 4,096
    Default

    Originally Posted by anne2016
    I have a Brother 1500 machine. Is it considered a low, medium or high shank machine? I want to buy the ruler foot and need the info. Thanks.
    As others have stated your machine is a high shank. There is no such thing as a medium shank. Sewing machines that have side mount feet come in low shank(most common), high shank, super high shank(some older Kenmores) and slant shank(some Singers).

    Cari
    Cari-in-Oly is offline  
    Old 02-04-2018, 06:08 AM
      #9  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Oct 2016
    Posts: 521
    Default

    Thanks for the responses.
    Quilting Board members are the best!
    anne2016 is offline  
    Old 02-05-2018, 08:46 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: Houston, TX
    Posts: 7,312
    Default

    Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
    Here's a link that shows how to determine what type of shank.

    http://www.freemotionquiltingadventu...g-machine.html
    Really a great site = lots of great tips here. Thank you for posting.
    JanieH is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Notwendy
    Main
    8
    01-29-2019 07:01 AM
    sophia
    Main
    7
    11-13-2013 12:25 PM
    Jo C
    Main
    3
    10-26-2012 08:19 AM
    ShirlinAZ
    Main
    5
    05-23-2012 03:40 PM
    auntpiggylpn
    Main
    21
    07-13-2011 06:29 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter