And yet another tension issue
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Just be aware that the stud is held to the large bushing by a set screw. If all you did was turn it, then the set screw is loose and it might turn again.
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Whoo Hooo for you! The first attempt is always a little intimidating. Hmmm, do you have any Boudreaux relatives??? My dad was born in Gretna and was raised in New Orleans. I have tons of "kissin cousins".
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Caroline, no, only "adopted" relatives. Been here since 1975 and I consider myself an "honorary" Louisianian. Maybe if we are in Puyallup with no other obligations - maybe during summer - we can get together.
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Hey stitchnripper, I'm from White Castle, LA - about 30 miles southwest of BR. Good to see another Louisianan on this board.
I am having trouble with the tension on this 66-16. I have cleaned it well. Used floss between the tension discs. I have moved the tension dial all the way from 1 to 0. I am testing it on plain fabric with two different thread colors, same kind of thread. Machine is threaded correctly using diagram in book.
It is just almost right. I still see some bobbin thread on the top. Just a bit. And, if I pull on the top or bottom thread, it puckers. But then I tried that test on a newer machine that has a nice stitch and that thread puckers too if I pull on it. Is this a normal occurrence or are both machines "sick in the tension"?
Please note that the plus/minus bar is over the 3 and not straight up. Should it be straight up? If I must take the tension apart, I will, but, what should I look for if I do that?
Thanks in advance.
It is just almost right. I still see some bobbin thread on the top. Just a bit. And, if I pull on the top or bottom thread, it puckers. But then I tried that test on a newer machine that has a nice stitch and that thread puckers too if I pull on it. Is this a normal occurrence or are both machines "sick in the tension"?
Please note that the plus/minus bar is over the 3 and not straight up. Should it be straight up? If I must take the tension apart, I will, but, what should I look for if I do that?
Thanks in advance.
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