ginny

ok, so i uploaded a video to youtube of the action of the bobbin, shuttle and needle... http://www.youtube.c...h?v=xd4TxS_fP2A maybe this helps in the diagnosis... i have tried catching the bobbin thread with and without the plate in place, and with the thread both to the right and left of the main arm... with no luck. wiz, thanks for your post... i am going to re-read your bobbin description SLOWER (lol) in a few min. but wanted to get this posted in the meantime thanks to everyone for your help so far! -ginny

hey all! long time lurker, 1st post! i am *ahem* machine sitting an adler 30-1 for my brother in law until i can get my COBRA FROM STEVE!! bro-in-law confirms that the machine did sew when he got it, so i know it works... i have done some LIGHT cleaning (nothing major) and have oiled the machine. i have a photocopy of a singer 29-4 instruction manual, a 29-k70 instruction manual and the adler 30 manual for mechanics.... however i am having a hard time getting it to thread correctly. at this point, i have the upper thread threaded correctly, to the best i can tell... and have the bobbin in the shuttle. when i hand crank the wheel, the needle goes down, but does not pick up the bobbin thread. i am sure it is something simple like incorrect bobbin placement or something like this... but i am not sure how to fix from this point. anyone that can provide some help would be welcome... and if pictures/video are needed to explain, i will be happy to take/post. thanks for the great forums here, youve been very helpful so far!