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To start I think your lead thought could be correct with something being adjusted, but first we should address the material thickness just to understand our limits. These compound machines as they are a bit heavier duty are not into real thin materials. With that out the way, we can agree those feet in their proper action should have pressure on the material and a good amount. So particularly the snap crackle sound needs a bit more looking at but in any case material in a free state is not normal So I agree in a few ideas to discuss and look at. I always liked having two strips of material, so to measure each at their end of a test run to see which one is shorter, in order to adjust an even feed. So maybe first look at the feet and their non obstruction around the feed dog teeth for the back one, then post some results. Good day there

Just want to offer, a Big Thanks for this understanding in detail about a custom product, its need and care in producing such. This is really top level! Have a great day.

Good day It may be good for discussion here, to help you and for others in their future, the actual question initially posted, seriously; let us help discuss sources for machines near you or likely accessible. With this it may enable results! Best regards

I like much of whats said in above post regarding thread, thread sizes and! Some actual usage of thread sizes by some manufactures weather their hi-falutin or whatever ; ) Many here have stitched twenty years longer than I, and even longer with a an extreme few ( your knowledge is appreciated ) In any case, we can by-pass a lot, and learn later or simply recognize smartly thread manufactured, has changed with some prospering. Some thread is simply not available now days because of advancements in general requirements. Trying to stick within my “basic knowledge” of threads, there are a few used primarily; cotton, waxed cottons, nylon, nylons blended, polyester and their blended ratio types. I say blended simply because they are for reasons of stretch, circumstances and of different duty applications. We should have in mind at or after this brief that some threads may well be some sorta technical named blends for more extreme! Levels of usage, ie marine, heat or even outer space or etc etc. thats a brief bit, ya already knew; cheers with morning coffee or tea ps: nylons and poly threads are the norm, and these have duration abilities with exposures to sun and weather, many are better than others with characteristics. Some of these are weird yet special when in hand, some of those oh Oh ok I am recognizing its quite a bit to take up, so, like me This forum has offered both new and experienced bits of equipment and advice. Its been good

You may want to consider your present sewing thread you use and wrestle with the realistic size you want to stay with; in the same products you want to produce using machine threads. I think this may be your best position first. It has been respectfully and smartly mentioned already the machines in your interest. Although There are more styles but keeping in a heavy duty category is again in your interest. There are many hand sewing thread sizes and sometimes these visually are wanted for various reasons. Good day to ya

Good day I would suggest you always use the bobbins disc type backlash spring, and the better you are with sew speed the more it is critical. In your beginning post photo, “ turn over” the backlash spring; the bent tab Up, needs to be bobbin side. It may be one of those Oh S moments, or it usually is for me. Everything else in threading is standard looking as the manual looks, holes in guides are your choice of usage, change one and you! Will likely have a different setting than others. So I run with a pattern on all 15 or 13 series as a standard, in thread guides. I really think you need the spring corrected 1st. & use it. on some older ones there are springs but i didnt know early on, and so heard a tip using a diy cut fabric to sit under the bobbin. Works perfect and its had hundreds of bobbins usage on that machine. Now that i mention it it will get jacked up :/ No matter! troubleshoot in a pattern, it cant be wrong; tech schools only teach that method because its proven in the efficiency realm, times money! Good luck

Yes its always good as you say to remove the bobbin case, and clean it out. That bobbin case holder; it has the finger on it. This may need reset from the bottom side with its screw. In some situations a different one can be obtained. One has to remember these holder/finger surfaces require care, and spacing. Some aftermarket special parts may have a bit different /finger. This could be discussed, I'm not familiar with aftermarket or custom Is there an engineers manual at your location, handy. An ops manual is also a benefit but some items are better illustrated in these others, including a parts book. Good day Floyd

I can try to help out a bit, so first tip maybe an option you could happily consider. Off-topic link removed On another note, its always a good discussion on brands and service facilities. It maybe an option near by for sale, as its usually a great place to search pretty heavily from my opinion. Have a good day Floyd

They all could! do some sewing for you, but in reality they all need an additional pulley reduction setup. To properly work projects your considering at a better speed. They don't give these accessory items away at all! I believe they all have a small bobbin setup, but thats fine. A size 92 thread can be used in your projects, and Im sure thats smaller than your using now. Something to research in hand can help there imho. It looks like your viewing a dealer of sorts in the ad, so that may have options. I like to think having reverse is for me, a non negotiable requirement. Good day Floyd

Good tip, thanks! Its been on my mind so many times to get a few tools as this. Yes people I have used the usual clamps n boards or aluminum i have, ( gettr done ). But these styles with actual clamping have been on a short list for awhile. Good day Floyd

Nice! A great opportunity it looks like, also the 15 series listed is a bit much, but I understand it has its benefits. Thanks for the tip

Where are you located, and whats the typical projects being made. It’s always a benefit when employees can and want to carry a bit more at times to help out. I do have plenty reservations on working like that with little reward. I have very strong feelings toward that with both sides, and never hesitated to voice my opinion, respectfully in a proper setting. I hope ya find the parts you need, its been said before the dealers in the banners can obtain parts, or if you ask in post such needs. Im sure some can forward you to a parts supply. Good day Floyd

Sometimes I wonder! The movement issue has been discussed before here, but I cannot recall a specific post. I would do some searching and consider adjustment procedures, it was not manufactured like that so plan for down time. Have a good day Floyd

Welcome to the machinery page, its always good to hear theres an interest. With that the general price you mentioned in your post is a great figure to consider a good used industrial of 20-30 years. Honestly keep your eye on the possible sales in your area. Also if you have your location listed in your profile others can help now or in some future concern of yours. Lets consider machine brands, as they may have different models of a same type. For instance a walking foot style, so its doing some questions and homework to establish particulars, that best benefit your needs within price. Good day Floyd

I think, from my view I would advance the hook a bit. Possibly a little higher in the scarf. Its difficult to arm chair your problem, but adding to that, the inconsistency of the issue can throw another contributing issue in the mix. So I have to say its a guess, although another few photos showing the hook timing itself can be a benefit. It may be a burrr on the feed dog bottom side or where a loop is designed to form. Good day Floyd

I seen the cylinder arm in the cs ads down there along with a juki 1541(standard). And as I thought you had scoped it out a bit already. Im not sure on parts availability on mercury brands, I could be mistaken but recall some mention of this particular. So consider this a bit, if others can expand on that. Good day there Floyd

Starwind0: So were back to original post, yes a classic hijack, but I am sorry. I didn't hold my hand up and say hey, it might be a good thing to make a separate post. I am as many partly responsible. So moving forward in any case. Its likely the moderators can move many previous post to another separate post once corrective, new post is made. Floyd

As Wizcrafts mentioned the needle systems! This was as I recall another new terminology that took me a bit to catch on. Needles and sizes, well they are still a total separate issue, especially all the designers from afar coming up with their own particular. To move ahead, id like to mention I use that square thread guide in helping prevent thread “ many times “ slacking some? how and looping over my tension spring knob. Don't ask me how but i have the same trip with any of my thread sizes of all types. But its posted up here for any tips or answers, it also many times loops my take up lever guard. In any case machine models can be different in same models from factory, as in some tension lever springs etc.. In a good Friday close I would loosen the top tension as it looks as though the bottom bobbin thread knots are sitting atop screamin give me some cover! I kinda like the main thread post threaded that way myself; bottom first then around back and forward through top. But more importantly I think is being consistent in whatever choice, as patterns are beneficial. Have a good weekend Floyd ps: some old tarp material is sure cheaper for test runs initially.

I am glad for the positive outcome, and proud of your actions. It is sad to say but a fact, the amount of products being pushed out of factories for the initial good purpose. Has proven consistent with all this product manipulation. The difference among some people and locations with regards to product quality and honor is seriously lacking, and has been unless a high degree of outside supervision is stringently consistent. Floyd

Thats a very nice setup. It’s also interesting how these changes are taking place, especially toward the weight of materials used or not necessarily! Being a requirement to use, compared to the past. Where some motors we have like the venerable clutch type and such were dependent in their own strength to carry itself. Thanks for posting Floyd

Maybe posting a photo can help. I will say the top tension knob is highly unlikely to need much tension. With either style of tension plate offered. I mean they do make thin tension wire springs, but don't think its a standard issue, rather the opposite. Its interesting and a bummer to hear that the tensioner doesn't release. Or did not until your repair. I would call and get a few factory parts in short order. Sure cannot hurt a thing. With all the excitement it sounds like your on a good path. Good day to ya Floyd

What needle and thread are you happy with using now in your projects. Just curious on the material compressing and all that. Considering the thickness I am wondering if there is any deflection problems now, as the 2810 uses what needle system. Floyd

Here for the meantime is a link to a leatherworker that works quite a bit with leather in the UK. In this he is with a singer 201 I suspect in your future keeping an eye on a “ walking foot “ type machine or technically termed compound. Some other will chime in with a few models that may help. Good day Floyd

Surely you can take off during the week. I have found through the years more professional business are in fact closed on weekends, and I agreed as a technical tradesman. Really I could careless about overtime, because life is more important. Although I did work a bit of ot in my day, but thats another book Im not writing. Another machine will turn up in your hunt, I say theres just getting all the elements particular to it. Have a good day Floyd

I like to think thats a good thread choice myself. On another note, In some situations having a location in ones profile can help others locate machines of interest in these nearby areas. Just sayin! It is always crazy or tricky selecting search terms in the different “for sale” type search engines as CL or e Bay etc etc. So sometimes others here mention a find they seen, incase others in an area may be on the hunt. Its very very lucky in my mind to find one in your 30 mile circle. I mention that as Im still kicking myself for a couple that escaped me in my own endeavors many moons ago Good day Floyd