Kickabout

Hi Bob. You might be right. The grooves may have been there and I just noticed them since they are now all shiny from the machine being used now. I think I am going to get some new parts just for spares. Can you tell me if the tension post is screwed in or pressed into the head. I see a hole under the post where a small pin punch could be used to drive the post up and out. I have already tried to turn it out using the top nut as a support for the split section. No luck though. That post is in there pretty solid. Thanks for your reply. Hi Wizcraft. I have double checked the thread I am using, and it is bonded nylon, coats and clark variety. I just didn't know if this old machine was made to run nylon, or if some softer thread was required. Running my finger nail along a piece of it I can feel each of the little twists in it. I thought maybe this thread was designed for modern units that have harder metal parts. Thanks for your reply. Kelly

Hi everybody, newbie here. Great site! I have a 29k58 that sews pretty good. The other day I noticed the thread tension post on top is being cut into by the thread I am using. I looked and the wire thread guide and the check lever are also being cut. I have been using coats upholstery thread, 100% bonded nylon, from a local store. Size says T 26. Is this thread wrong for this old machine, or do I need to use oil in the lube cup? Would polyester thread be less abrasive? Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks, Kelly