KenC Report post Posted August 7, 2022 I assembled my new class 26 today and was trying it out and somehow got thread tangled around the bobbin. I raised the foot and cut the threads and got that straightened out but now the foot won't come down. I'm brand new to sewing machines so please tell me I didn't break it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 7, 2022 Tap on top of the presser foot bar that is sticking out of the top of the head. Use a rawhide mallet so you don't damage the top of the bar. Then twist the pressure screw clockwise to increase the foot pressure to overcome any friction or out-of-reoundness. If the foot continues getting hung up, open the left cover (faceplate) so you can look into the heart of the beast. With the foot lever lifted, watch as you lower the lever and try to sus out where the mechanism is binding the presser bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenC Report post Posted August 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, Wizcrafts said: Tap on top of the presser foot bar that is sticking out of the top of the head. Use a rawhide mallet so you don't damage the top of the bar. Then twist the pressure screw clockwise to increase the foot pressure to overcome any friction or out-of-reoundness. If the foot continues getting hung up, open the left cover (faceplate) so you can look into the heart of the beast. With the foot lever lifted, watch as you lower the lever and try to sus out where the mechanism is binding the presser bar. Thank you, I will try that tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted August 7, 2022 Ken, Welcome to Leatherworker.net from a fellow Okie. Wiz is great help as always! Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) On 8/6/2022 at 9:00 PM, KenC said: I assembled my new class 26 today and was trying it out and somehow got thread tangled around the bobbin. I raised the foot and cut the threads and got that straightened out but now the foot won't come down. I'm brand new to sewing machines so please tell me I didn't break it! Wouldn't hurt to give the pressurebar shaft alittle oil. Edited August 8, 2022 by CowboyBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenC Report post Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 10:09 PM, Wizcrafts said: Tap on top of the presser foot bar that is sticking out of the top of the head. Use a rawhide mallet so you don't damage the top of the bar. Then twist the pressure screw clockwise to increase the foot pressure to overcome any friction or out-of-reoundness. If the foot continues getting hung up, open the left cover (faceplate) so you can look into the heart of the beast. With the foot lever lifted, watch as you lower the lever and try to sus out where the mechanism is binding the presser bar. Thanks Wiz! I tapped it a few times and then pressed on the foot pedal a few times and it came loose and dropped down. I put more oil on it with the left plate off and worked it a few times with the foot pedal. It felt a little rough at first but smoothed out. Thanks again. On 8/7/2022 at 8:09 AM, jrdunn said: Ken, Welcome to Leatherworker.net from a fellow Okie. Wiz is great help as always! Jim Thank you, it's already been a lot of help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
