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I picked up 346 thread and I am having problems with it. Both have been trouble but once I dial it in, the knot shows visibly in the middle in an ugly fashion. Tension on the top stitch doesn't seem too great, so I assume it's the bottom?

Hey everyone. Just picked up an older Tippmann Boss and been having trouble getting it where I want it. I cleaned and oiled it, and gave it a new needle as well as new thread (346 Tandy.) I just cannot get the tension where I want and as such, I am turning to the experienced for advice. I can get kinda close but I'm either getting loops up top, or below. Is it top tension? Or bottom? this is my first experience with a machine and I've been following the online guides to some success but can't quite iron it out. Photo Examples

Just picked it up and yep! This is perfect. thank you for your suggestion. Now to just figure out how to get the tension correct for the backside..

That stitching does look pretty nice. That is 346? I may have to try it out and see how it goes with my Tippmann. maybe a slight bit thicker. where do you get your thread from? I was thinking of running to Tandy today and just getting some test thread

Any examples of those belts? Would love to see while I attempt to tension this machine correctly. it's an older cast model. Came with everything. Metal plate, 3 bobbins, VHS, Manual, all the different feet, needles, even a full spool of 277 thread. Pretty neat. I think I may want to go up in thread size though.

This is my biggest concern. I'm usually doing my belts in 1mm thread but I will occasionally dip to 0.8mm. My usual belt style, so I'd have to see how the smaller thread would translate. I do appreciate the information. Although it does seem like a lot of people either really like them or completely disregard them.

Hey folks, I'm new to the machinery side of leatherwork (as well as to this forum) and I'm looking for advice on a purchase. Nearby, someone is selling a complete, working used Tippmann Boss machine for $350. My main market is work belts and gunbelts in the 12-16oz range. I'm wondering if this would be a good purchase. I've been hand-stitching for years now and wondering if this may be a good decision to make a leap into the machine stitch side of leather. I'm not incredibly knowledgeable, so please inform me. Thanks