Viking Mega Quilter
07-05-2010, 06:38 PM
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ok here is what I use: Groz-Beckert
10 110/18
134 San
There are some other numbers too on the packet but they don't match your numbers
You will have to go to a dealer for them. Joanns and most quilt shops don't carry them.
10 110/18
134 San
There are some other numbers too on the packet but they don't match your numbers
You will have to go to a dealer for them. Joanns and most quilt shops don't carry them.
07-05-2010, 06:40 PM
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My Pfaff grand quilter is very particular about how the thread is coming off the spool - if I have the thread leader too high, I'm breaking thread all the time - it can only be about an inch above the spool. Finally found a sweet spot that seems to be working...seem to have to find a way that when it's unwinding off the spool, it's not jerking at all.
07-06-2010, 03:50 AM
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I put the thread through the first and third guide only.
Originally Posted by Honchey
The mega quilter uses a specific needle. For the life of me I can't remember the #. The thread has to go twice thru the guide ( the metal bar that has 3 holes in it.)just before the tension disc.
07-06-2010, 03:51 AM
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I will look for these needles today. I will call some shops around here then look on the internet. Thanks.
Originally Posted by franie
ok here is what I use: Groz-Beckert
10 110/18
134 San
There are some other numbers too on the packet but they don't match your numbers
You will have to go to a dealer for them. Joanns and most quilt shops don't carry them.
10 110/18
134 San
There are some other numbers too on the packet but they don't match your numbers
You will have to go to a dealer for them. Joanns and most quilt shops don't carry them.
07-06-2010, 03:53 AM
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Never thought about that. Since they are made by the same company, this may be part of the problem. Thanks, I will try that also.
Originally Posted by LindaM
My Pfaff grand quilter is very particular about how the thread is coming off the spool - if I have the thread leader too high, I'm breaking thread all the time - it can only be about an inch above the spool. Finally found a sweet spot that seems to be working...seem to have to find a way that when it's unwinding off the spool, it's not jerking at all.
07-06-2010, 03:54 AM
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Just two holes in the bar. thanks
Originally Posted by raksmum
Are you putting the thread through all 3 holes on the metal bar? If you are try only putting through 2 holes and skip the middle on. Using all 3 can make the thread too tight.
07-06-2010, 08:56 PM
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I want to thank you for all your help with my mega quilter. I completely took the quilter off the frame today and started from the beginning. I set everything for first time set up. I reloaded a sample quilt to test and finally found the right tension after 3 hours, along with the thread this monster likes and a needle it will tolerate until the german needles come in (I ordered them today). I think I have everything under control for now. When I took everything apart, I found dirt and thread wrapped around the rollers which could have caused drag and could have caused the thread to break. I don't know. If the breakage continues, I will take the cruise contol off.
Thanks again for all your help.
doglover
Thanks again for all your help.
doglover
Originally Posted by franie
ok here is what I use: Groz-Beckert
10 110/18
134 San
There are some other numbers too on the packet but they don't match your numbers
You will have to go to a dealer for them. Joanns and most quilt shops don't carry them.
10 110/18
134 San
There are some other numbers too on the packet but they don't match your numbers
You will have to go to a dealer for them. Joanns and most quilt shops don't carry them.
07-06-2010, 08:58 PM
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I tried your suggestion and you are right, I had the thread leader too high. Thanks, I would have never throught of that one. I put a piece of tape on it so it will not vibrate and move.
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Originally Posted by LindaM
My Pfaff grand quilter is very particular about how the thread is coming off the spool - if I have the thread leader too high, I'm breaking thread all the time - it can only be about an inch above the spool. Finally found a sweet spot that seems to be working...seem to have to find a way that when it's unwinding off the spool, it's not jerking at all.
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