Hi, This is my first time posting here, but I have read just about everything on this forum about the 29 class machines. I have a 29K51 I completely disassembled, cleaned, relubed, and reassembled. It runs nice and easy. I have double checked the shuttle timing and am using new needles. But I cannot get it to pickup the bottom thread to make a stitch. So here is what I have;
Using Schmetz #14 needles (pic attached) I sized the needle according to the help tip on needle sizing elsewhere on this forum.
Using C&C Upolstry Thread (pic attached)
Have adjusted the timing according to owners manual
Question, are there different length needles. It seems when I move the needle down slightly in its holder, it will pick up the bottom thread occassionally, but not consistently. If the needle is placed all the way up in the holder, then it never picks up the bottom thread. I have tried different threads and needle sizes to no avail. What thread works best in these machines and what needle size would you use with it? I want to patch shoes mostly. What do I need to do? Give me some things to try please. Thanks,
Ken