National Reversew timeing
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National Reversew timeing
Does anyone know how to check and adjust the timing on a National / Eldredge Reversew VS machine?
This thread has pics of it: { http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...o-t271891.html }
Now that I have this one cleaned and lubed it won't stitch very long without breaking the top thread. And it's bent two needles on me.
I've run into some variations of info, but mostly the data I've found says 20x1 needles. Unfortunately they vary a lot.
One needle was bent when the point of the shuttle somehow got between it and the machine body. OUCH!
So any help would be appreciated.
Joe
This thread has pics of it: { http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...o-t271891.html }
Now that I have this one cleaned and lubed it won't stitch very long without breaking the top thread. And it's bent two needles on me.
I've run into some variations of info, but mostly the data I've found says 20x1 needles. Unfortunately they vary a lot.
One needle was bent when the point of the shuttle somehow got between it and the machine body. OUCH!
So any help would be appreciated.
Joe
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Does anyone know how to check and adjust the timing on a National / Eldredge Reversew VS machine?
I've run into some variations of info, but mostly the data I've found says 20x1 needles. Unfortunately they vary a lot.
One needle was bent when the point of the shuttle somehow got between it and the machine body. OUCH!
So any help would be appreciated.
Joe
I've run into some variations of info, but mostly the data I've found says 20x1 needles. Unfortunately they vary a lot.
One needle was bent when the point of the shuttle somehow got between it and the machine body. OUCH!
So any help would be appreciated.
Joe
Just a suggestion to try a regular 15x1 needle - Maybe sometime in its life it got adjusted to use the more easily obtainable needles or maybe it was made that way originally.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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Checked the 15x1 angle. This one has not been altered for that needle. I've been researching the problems and it might come down to some sort of bent or out of alignment of the needle bar. For some reason the tip of the shuttle is hitting the needle.
Rodney,
All help appreciated.
Joe
Checked the 15x1 angle. This one has not been altered for that needle. I've been researching the problems and it might come down to some sort of bent or out of alignment of the needle bar. For some reason the tip of the shuttle is hitting the needle.
Rodney,
All help appreciated.
Joe
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Joe, have you tried moving the shuttle carrier a little? I know that when you bought a new Boye shuttle, the instructions that came with them said that the carrier may have to be moved to account for the difference in wear of the old/new shuttles. Maybe your carrier got moved out of adjustment.
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By the way. The National "Queen of the West" in Zorba's blog is mine....that's the machine that was sitting in the kitchen when you & Elaine were here.
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Pat,
I suppose it possible the shuttle carrier has gotten moved. What I need is specs on how to set the clearances.
I'll have to go back to Zorba's and check out your machine. Is this the one that you needed that odd ball foot controller for?
Joe
I suppose it possible the shuttle carrier has gotten moved. What I need is specs on how to set the clearances.
I'll have to go back to Zorba's and check out your machine. Is this the one that you needed that odd ball foot controller for?
Joe
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