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Another problem area to check is the last thread guide right before the needle. Check and see if there is not a small burr or a groove rubbed into the inside of the hole. Small thread could be affected more then larger diameter thread. kgg

I would: 1. Recheck thread path, how the needle is inserted and it is a leather needle. 2. Move up to a size #19 needle. Sometimes depending on the material / thickness you need a slightly larger needle hole. Also going up one size will add a small amount of strength to the needle to help prevent any slight needle deflection. If you don't have a #19 change the needle the one in the machine may have a burr, be dull or be slightly bent. I find it is better to size the needle up one size. 3. Change out the spool of thread. Depending on the manufacturer particularly cheaper thread it maybe defective or you are down to about 15 percent thread left on the spool. If you are using an 8 oz spool go to the 1 lb size which usually has less problems. 4. Change needle every 8 hours of use and more often when sewing certain materials. kgg

Bert51 if humans don't cleanup the dead fuel / brush / over growth, nature will through other means like what you are experiencing. The Greenies / Tree Huggers / Climate Activists whatever label you want to use don't get it no matter what county they are in. There needs to be a practical, sensible, cost effective approach. Prayers are with you and those affected. kgg

I would give Techsew a call in the morning they would be able to answer your questions. I don't think the 3800 is a very current model and think the price as well as access to parts are going to be major factors in your decision. kgg

My heart goes out to those being affected by the fires. Unimaginable devastation. Be careful and be safe. Known when to say when. kgg

I am going to assume you mean a Consew P206 RB as I didn't think the P1206 rb had a safety clutch: Try this link for the P206: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-pL2vISk2k kgg

Glad to hear the temperature is decreasing slightly. I do agree with Bert51. What is the "dealer" saying / doing about the problems you are having to solve, are they going to do something / anything? It is lucky that you are apt at solving and fixing the problems related to quality control something the "dealer" should have done. If you were an average or newbie not around the corner from a repair shop, you would be really peeved and maybe have a pretty boat anchor. Your experience does show that a dealer who goes over and sets up their product is crucial to customer satisfaction / retention / recommendation. kgg

From a post back in 2016 by Darren Brosowski , I think the first part means with the handle at the 9 o'clock position.: "Turn the handwheel until the needle is at its bottom point. - Put the shuttle driver in with the 1/3rd moon bit alongside the needle - two thirds towards the front (your side of the machine) and one third behind the needle."

If you order directly from Reliable they can set the machine up to handle V138 but as it comes it will handle V92 top and bottom. The needle system for the machine is 135x17 but you will need 135x16 needles sized to the thread size for leather. So for V92 I would use size 19 needle. A good reference chart: https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html kgg

The Reliable Barracuda 200ZW straight stitch / zig zag US Homedepot with free shipping link: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Appliances-Household-Appliances-Sewing-Machines/Reliable/N-5yc1vZcf97Zben/Ntk-Extended/Ntt-sewing+machine?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5 Reliable Barracuda 200ZW straight stitch / zig zag link: https://reliablecorporation.com/products/barracuda-200zw-portable-walking-foot-zig-zag-sewing-machine kgg

I think a lot of the price on a lot of Chinese machines has more to due with what the reseller figures the market will bear and what the customer perceives the value of the item to be. Example 29k type machine no label from Asc365.com in Ontario, Canada who imports a lot of different stuff from China and advertises on kijiji costs $1079 ($825 US) with no table / motor and probably with little/no support ( https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-business-industrial/city-of-toronto/leather-sewing-machine-leather-sewing-mending-machine-shoe-repair-industrial-188073/cas_10224180?channelId=101&td=4H9L53pF2g-jafmKKdIpi_wsecM9ZoX8bISfb_-hv5GcjWbzWXSCMddq86deX-pFHG9_WUE8Kz0xk6quJCEAyeieMUi-RrpSn9YRoSa77dBEYK8IVF6Oi1wrxYZse6XyMvxbyM-OG35BSz-y18eskoAS_G8aPoGLUYZj1490fvckHqx-N_z-uBbhjGlvJV21dJxEL_8-OPWY5nqd8ajN4TdL3LWIuLeJ2XYcD_4QhKjh184OVo826pijD1floMkPk0LKnD7MS-R3WeGXBAMZPzIcGfi8u57v0JNWeSvYNUZSkXNYgEohRgo7wKBgUy3RP3W6urdQomA9n8NdnAZBrfJvPfD8meXIBEfmMEERdU99NPHWcO0bgAr4lHBxq4QFcyuz8oIA7x4HTzY5mL39Gbf7ETS31kfJC4vcGvCWKcVKYUXqu17t0GGSUsidkCDKBgv11HdFyrWfJdwN9HhAd_Kni6EzWBZkN3YRHsNUpvUMYXo71_TidOLho8v_c7oyM3G3Ov0QqDyxFLwxJzm06vZgKjVSdHBJA2lhle5My4XMgQ7iCS-XBVHWGWtVzswt5Dxy0W4pPa1shHu-8InKIilPy4SvqJpcDAjlct4GXx8 ) while another reseller sells a similar 29k machine, also in Canada, for $2500 ($1900 US) with table / servo motor and support. I would have to look at the $1500 saving less the cost of the table/servo motor. kgg

Nice increase in a couple of months and over 50% increase since 2015. Begs the question. Are the prices going to fall back once the tariffs are removed or lessen?? Maybe it may be best to buy a good used machine and wait the tariffs out. kgg

I should have added for belts it depends on how thick of leather you are sewing. kgg

It should work find for that purpose but since you are in the US why not go to your local home depot and get the Reliable Barracuda saving on the price and shipping. kgg

I had the ends lift on one of my prints but tracked it back to the humidly being sucked in the filament. I left damn roll out for a couple of days. Solution was to use our Print Dry to remove the dampness and then remember to store it in the proper vac container with couple silica gel desiccant packs after use. kgg

Checkout the topic " Jack 513A engine problem..." someone just recently had a problem with their servo motor. Also give the dealer a call they should be able to walk you through correct the problem. kgg

On this side of the pond your 8 oz and 1 lb pound spools are really available in most sizes including V46. The yardage of thread on the spool is going to depend on thread size. A really good thread / needle chart is the one on Toledo Sewing Machines website ( https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html ). The only thing to be careful of on the chart is the amount of thread is in yards per pound not meters per kilogram. When I spoke with American & Efird this summer they were eliminating their 8 oz spools in the near future. If I am not mistaken 4 oz (113g) and 8 oz (227g) are more common with the 1 lb spools not so common. kgg

What size thread are you using in your machine, every machine has a limited and a sweet size that gives no problems. My Juki loves V92 top and bottom while it doesn't like V138 in the bobbin. I think your machine is rated for synthetic thread Nm 50,70,80,100 or V69 and smaller thread. Going above the rated thread size can cause problems of the top thread getting caught in the hook area as there may not be enough clearance between the larger size needle needed for the larger thread and the hook. May also explain why you have to jiggle the hand wheel a bit sometimes, depends on where the thread, needle and hook are in there cycle. kgg

"M" designation same as "Tkt" designation so M60 is V46 while M40 is V69. Size V46 is typically used in domestic sewing machines. kgg

Seems like a good price. You could spend some money and have a good machine. As long as someone didn't weld the clutch assembly to the drive shaft it could be replaced. Check and see what shape the drive belt is in. The clutch assembly is not an expensive item ($70) and I would replace the clutch assembly and belt (if needed) before use. As far as damaging parts without the clutch assembly being operational who knows. I would still like to know why they they tack weld the clutch assembly. kgg

I never really thought to much about bobbin size for the machines I have owned over the years other then there was never enough bobbin thread. The stuff always ran out when I least expected / wanted too. So since bobbin capacity is a major requirement of yours and I couldn't find any information related to bobbin thread capacity I did some calculations for the amount of thread that could possibly be on a bobbin for the Juki TSC- 441, Juki LU-563, Juki DNU-1541S and Singer 111W. What my numbers showed was: Machine Bobbin V92 Thread Capacity V138 Thread Capacity V207 Thread Capacity V277 Thread Capacity Juki TSC- 441 Style 33 118.67 yards 78.67 yards 52 yards 39 yards Juki LU-563 Style U 75.67 yards 50 yards 33 yards 24.33 yards Juki DNU-1541S Style M 53.67 yards 35.67 yards 23.33 yards 17.33 yards Singer 111W Style G 34 yards 22.33 yards 14.66 yards 11 yards I know the numbers may not be totally accurate but it will give some relationship between the styles of bobbins and their thread capacity. For your needs of canvas and bags I think the either the Juki DNU-1541S or a Juki LU-563 would do the job. I use a Juki DNU-1541S and fine that if I can stuff the multi layers of different materials under the presser foot it will sew it. kgg

Since this is the the time most people who smoke try to quit. I started to smoke at the tender age of 8. Learned helping my grandfather roll and lighting them for him. My normal daily adult habit ranged from 2 to 4 packs a day everyday. I would even get up in the middle of the night and have a couple of smokes. After 50 plus years off smoking like Marzen I went to the vape about 3 years ago not for health reasons but more for the cost of smoking. As far as it being socially acceptable I really didn't worry / care. I now can vape to my hearts content for about $30 a month (we make our own vape to the strength and taste needed). Still wake-up to have a couple puffs, some habits don't leave. Before warned there are drawbacks to quitting smoking. Expect to gain weight, return of sense of taste and for me a hyper sense of smell, which I hate. Merry Christmas Everyone, kgg

Great, you got the piece out. I would really clean the hole for the needle, maybe with a pipe cleaner and light oil just in case there is some dirt in there. Remember to put a cloth or paper towels down on your bed to catch any oil. As far as needing a second screw I don't think but I am not sure so check your manual or download a service manual for the machine. Merry Christmas, kgg

Forgot to mention. Once you decide on thread size that works for your stuff if you have problems with the 8 oz cones particularly black like excessive backlash causing the thread to go under the cone move up to the 1 lb size cones. kgg

After you get the broken needle part out. You are presently using V69 Bonded Nylon thread which will require a 135 x 17 size 18 min. but you may continue to have problems with using this small a thread and diameter needle going through multi layers of vinyl. I would change the thread to at least V92 (stronger) and a larger needle size (20). The larger needle size will be larger in diameter and stronger with less deflection. I do like your table extension it will come in handy. kgg