brad Harper

Wizcrafts you were dead on. The main culprit was the spring starting point. It was way too low. The spring had too much downward travel. I adjusted it like you suggested to stop right when the needle enters the material. I have been sewing with it this way for 2 days and have not skipped a single stitch! Works perfectly in either thick or thin material. Big Thank You!

Wizcrafts I think you may be onto something with this. I have always assumed it has something to do with the loop of thread that the hook has to catch. I will definitely try what your suggesting. To be honest I have never fully understood what the "take up spring" is for on the machine. "Take up spring" is what Juki calls it in the instruction manual. I think I am following what you are saying.

Hello Forum I'm hoping that one or a few of you will have some suggestions for me. I have a Juki 1246–6 - wheel feed - single needle - post-bed machine(see photo). I build custom bike shoes and have been using this particular machine for almost 20 years. Recently I have begun to sew thinner leather type materials. I have noticed when sewing thinner materials that my machine will occasionally skip or break stitches. Sometimes just a little and sometimes I can barely get through the project. I use Nylon Size 69/Tex-70 thread and It seems to matter which brand thread I'm using. I assume the amount of thread bonding or something affects it? When sewing thicker materials it sews like a dream. Do any of you have a suggestion as to why this would be happening? or suggestions of machine settings that will help with this? Any help or ideas is greatly appreciated Brad Harper - Harper Sports Inc. - www.riivo.com

Hello All I have been using an Adler 30-1 patch machine for over 20 years. I have never been able to find pre-wound bobbins for this machine. Have any of you ever seen or heard of pre-wound bobbins for this machine(or a singer 29k)? Or is there a way to have a batch of custom pre-wound bobbins made anywhere? Any insight would be great! thanks Brad Harper www.riivo.com

Hello All I have a Adler 30-1 Patcher. I cannot get a straight answer as the the correct needle for this machine. Can any of you put this question to rest for me and suggest a good place in the US to purchase these needles? Any help would be appreciated thank you Brad Harper www.riivo.com

Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me with the timing of my Adler 30-1 patch machine. it has begun to occasionally skip stitches(especially in thicker materials). I produce custom Cycling and Speedskating shoes. You can check out my products at www.riivo.com and www.edgetekracing.com any help would be great! Brad