Just Another Newbie Tension Question Consew 206 Rb

[HuntingRobots]

Hello, I just got my first industrial sewing machine, a consew 206rb-5. Im using #69 nylon thread and 135x16 needles. I just got my tension to where my stiches are balanced but the needle tension is so tight that I can't pull the top thead without first pulling some slack after the spool pin scew. The spool pin screw is the source of the super tightness. I've never had to tighten the tension on machine this much before and im worried I'm doing it wrong/gonna hurt her parts some how. Can someone reassure me that this is correct or point me in the right direction of how tight the tension should be?

Thanks everybody!

[Northmount]

Hello, I just got my first industrial sewing machine, a consew 206rb-5. Im using #69 nylon thread and 135x16 needles. I just got my tension to where my stiches are balanced but the needle tension is so tight that I can't pull the top thead without first pulling some slack after the spool pin scew. The spool pin screw is the source of the super tightness. I've never had to tighten the tension on machine this much before and im worried I'm doing it wrong/gonna hurt her parts some how. Can someone reassure me that this is correct or point me in the right direction of how tight the tension should be?

Thanks everybody!

General comment for any machine:

Check the bobbin is threaded correctly and seated correctly. If that is all right, then reduce the bobbin tension. There are several threads here about how to set the bobbin tension. When you get the bobbin tension down, you can reduce the top tension.

Tom

[KatRides]

Hey Tom, do you have an idea where those topics are? I did a search for 'bobbin tension" and the only thing that came up was this thread. I've got a great machine that I just purchased barely used but the manual is horrid, and like HuntingRobots I'm concerned about causing unnecessary damage to my machine. The top threading guide in the manual is also so unclear that it is pretty much useless... way to go Artisan ! I think I've pretty much got going on the basics but I'm not certain about all the intricacies of adjusting tensions for various thread weights and leather thicknesses. when I hit a problem I'm never really certain if it is something I've done wrong or if it's just a minor tension adjustment somewhere.

[Northmount]

Hey Tom, do you have an idea where those topics are? I did a search for 'bobbin tension" and the only thing that came up was this thread. I've got a great machine that I just purchased barely used but the manual is horrid, and like HuntingRobots I'm concerned about causing unnecessary damage to my machine. The top threading guide in the manual is also so unclear that it is pretty much useless... way to go Artisan ! I think I've pretty much got going on the basics but I'm not certain about all the intricacies of adjusting tensions for various thread weights and leather thicknesses. when I hit a problem I'm never really certain if it is something I've done wrong or if it's just a minor tension adjustment somewhere.

Here are a number of threads on setting the bottom tension. The ones near the bottom of the list are probably the best ones for you. Tension is or has been a problem for lots of people. Also make sure your needle is like new. Any bend or roughness will affect your stitching.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=46269&hl=+adjust%20+bobbin%20+tension#entry292083

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=49095&hl=+adjust%20+bobbin%20+tension#entry311633

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=42411&st=15&hl=+bobbin%20+tension%20+scale#entry264024

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=36040&hl=+bobbin%20+tension%20+scale#entry223003

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=10325&hl=+bobbin%20+tension%20+scale#entry14933

Tom

[KatRides]

WOW thanks for taking the time to post all those links Tom I really appreciate it ! Off reading !