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Why didn't I think of that?! LOL. Thank you Wizcraft. I thought it was a problem with the machine itself or the area I was sewing. I will try this.

Can anyone tell me what would cause my stitch length to change on its own? I have a Seiko STH LBD-3, basically the same machine as the Consew 206rb-5. I had my stitch length set to 5.5. Before I began I tested on scrap pieces of leather and all was fine. I notice it seems whenever I encounter a part a little thicker or that has an awkward position the machine changes stitches on it's own. It began sewing at 3 and as I continued to sew it went back to 5.5. Anyone know what happened or why?

For anyone still wondering, the deal is still on . I just ordered mine today and he mentioned it to me and said all you have to do is mention the website (Leatherworker.net). Includes 1) Press, 2) 6mm rivet die (I changed mine to 9mm), 3) Ligne 20 ring snap, 4) Ligne 24 ring snap die. Well I've learned a wealth of info from this thread!! Thanks to all. Although I'm not quite sure what a ring snap is or is used for. I was initially looking for grommet and rivet setting, but figured if this was the setup he made for LW then I must need it, lol. Yeah, I'm new! heeheee

Thank you Uwe! I truly appreciate everything. I know you know your stuff, but I was trying to do what seemed easier first. I am sooo scared of getting into the timing. Yikes! But I was willing to go for it if I had to. This machine is very intimidating and so much different than a home sewing machine. Being that I know nothing about it's mechanics, I'm so afraid that I could mess something up and cause worse problems so I'm just trying to be cautious and seek the advice of you seasoned pros first because I'm playing by ear. I haven't a clue. But it is nice once you get something done and just tinkering/ trying helps you understand better. I'm taking your advice and going section by section. Although I read the book that came with mine, nothing is better than being interactive. Thank you again and I'll be posting back in here because now, it seems, that I'm hearing a slight knocking noise that wasn't there before trying to remove "The Trouble." Thanks guys!!! Truly!

Well what do you know... I'm getting consistent stitches! But instead of having to tighten the tension, I had to loosen it considerably so, but not to the point that the knob and springs are about to pop off so that's good, isn't it? Is it a "not so good" thing to have your tension considerably looser than it was originally? BUT I hear a slight sound that I wasn't hearing before. Now I have to see what's that's all about. Thank you Eric. I really appreciate your help.

Thank you Eric. I'm trying it now. I was only using a single piece of leather. Let me do it that way and see what happens. Thanks again.

Uwe, thank you very much for your response, and I think you may be right. I am going to try making sure the finger is correct again and I hope that fixes the problem. But it definitely seems like the tension is not really having any effect. Well, it is but minimal. Actually I have gotten it to almost make good stitches, but I have to go drastically one way or the other tension wise. I know it can't be a good thing to have your tension dial so loose that it's almost to the point of popping off. And to get good stitches, I would have to go even looser and I'm afraid that will make the knob and springs come off. So after checking the finger again, if it doesn't work. I'm going down your protocol. This is getting the best of me. I want to give up... but I'm not. How do I make sure the safety clutch is engaged?

Eric, thanks so much for you response. I have repositioned the finger again and now I am adjusting the tension in the opposite (loose) direction as before. This time if I make one more turn I'm afraid the knob and springs will pop off. I think I will try to reposition it one more time for good measure after seeing your post to make sure it is in just right.

Okay Tom, thank you much. Will do that now. What I have done is taken the hook assembly a part again and re-seated it pressing it a little snug and screwed everything back in. Now the bobbin thread is coming out on the top. So it looks like it's a matter of getting the tension right, right?? Should I change needles anyway? I'm goin to check threading and check the bobbin like you said. I think I'm totally getting broken in, lol.

It looks good! I love the color!

Here is the latest test stitch. I have adjusted the tension over and over again. It is almost at it's last setting just to get the back looking like this and it's still looping off and on. What else could it be or should I continue tightening the tension until it gets consistent? When I got the machine the tension knob was no where near this tight. I've never had to touch it. Every since getting the trouble out this tension issue happened. We didn't even bother the tension knob. I don't know how this happened. What else could it be?

You are so right Darren! It gives you a whole new respect for the machine, but also makes you more comfortable and less intimidated too. I like to tinker with things (comes from being my Dad's little helper), and the hubster does too. He can usually fix almost anything but this machine is making a believer out of both of us because we don't fully understand it yet, like what not to do, what this or that means, so we don't want to start messing with stuff unnecessarily and end up with more problems. But it certainly is making me feel more comfortable and now I know what to do for that should it ever happen again. I may have created a whole new problem in the process, but if it just the tension like Bob said, then I am good to go!! I feel somewhat accomplished!

Thanks Bob! I was hoping and praying it was something simple and not timimng!!!! I think I'm going to be alright!

Hi all! Firstly I want to thank you all who offered a hand to help. Finally, got her done! I tried everything as suggested here to no avail. Just in case anyone's interested here is how I fixed it. I ended up taking the hooking assembly apart, but never having to take it completely off. I took off every tiny little screw and took the finger completely off and wiggled and waddled and was able to move the race and there was what we have termed "The Trouble." The Trouble fell right out after the assemble was able to move. After doing a test stitch, I see that the timing is off or could it be that it is just the hook timing or what this is I don't know. Is it just the tension? The top threads look fine, but both bottom threads are big and loopy. What do I need to correct here? Pictures below

Thanks guys for giving me your advice for this conundrum. I haven't done anything yet. Just as I was about to the doorbell rang and I'm finally back. It's been on my mind all day. I'm starting with the oil as Bob suggested, and if that doesn't work moving onto the heat. Thanks so much!

Thank you for responding! I'm going to try that right now! Wish me luck!

O lordy can somebody please help me. I don't know if I'm just to have bad luck with this or this is my break- in initiation. I have the Seiko sth 8bld-3 which is identical to the Consew 206rb-5. I have the tiniest piece of thread lodged in my rotating hook and it's causing the entire thing to freeze up. It's #138 thread so it's a fat little piece. I have tried the safety clutch, I have searched the internet/ youtube and there seems to be nothing addressing this issue (to the degree mine is). I found one vid by atlas sewing where he shows a method of loosening a screw and moving the finger out of the way to get it moving and remove the thread. My problem is mine is wedged and has now broken off to a tiny little something (but thick #138). I have searched these boards. I have tried shimmying it out with dental floss because I figured it was thin and strong, but to no avail. I dropped a tiny bit of oil hoping it would make it slippery enough that I could pull it out, again no go.It is getting tinier each time I tug on it but the thickness is still lodged inside those grooves. Is there any other way to get this out without throwing it out of timing? I've attached pictures so you can see where it is.

Is there anything wrong with it. Do you have pictures and details? What comes with it? How much to ship to texas

Sold yet?

Do you still have?

Is there a tutorial for this? I used to do a braid similiar to this when I was a kid, but I have no clue how I did it. I would love to do this for a project.

I just wanted to follow up and thank all who tried to offer help. I really appreciate it. The steps Wizcraft gave was enough to inform me that it was definitely an issue with the motor. My dealer is awesome! They promptly sent me a new one and it works like a dream. Now I can make it "walk" like Colt Knight's! Thanks guys!

Something is definitely wrong with mine then. I'm surely calling my dealer. Thanks so much for helping!

Thank you Wizcrafts! I'm not sure if my cork brake is installed then. Maybe they didn't put it on. I couldn't figure out what it was as it was in the extras baggy. If it's not installed would that cause the problems I'm having? We are going to look to see if there is one on it and if so this one is an extra. Colt Knight, your vid was the one I was referring to up post. Mine is unable to "walk" as your did. Did you install a smaller pulley or is that the one that came on it? Also, in the vid it looks like you are fine tuning the dial. Mine only clicks from one setting to the next and cannot dial in between. I click to 350, click to 660 and so on. Am I correct in that your dial can fine tune in between the speed settings?

I did the test and it jerks on. Question, is this motor supposed to keep spinning a bit after releasing the pedal (inertia)? If so mine does a dead stop as soon as the pedal is lifted.