KP1805 Report post Posted August 14, 2023 I am new to using my Cowboy 4500 machine. We have sewn several items, but now the needle keeps hitting the bobbin. The bobbin case appears to be upside down (not in the right position) from when we began sewing with this machine. When the needle is in the highest position, the bobbin case is upside down. I have made sure the needle is installed all the way in. What are some other things I can try so we can get back to sewing? Thank you in advance for any ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64poncho Report post Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, KP1805 said: I am new to using my Cowboy 4500 machine. We have sewn several items, but now the needle keeps hitting the bobbin. The bobbin case appears to be upside down (not in the right position) from when we began sewing with this machine. When the needle is in the highest position, the bobbin case is upside down. I have made sure the needle is installed all the way in. What are some other things I can try so we can get back to sewing? Thank you in advance for any ideas. Needle looks bent. Machine is not timed correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fibersport Report post Posted August 15, 2023 Does that machine have a safety clutch? When I bought my Pfaff I too thought the timing was way off, until I started ,looking deeper into it and found the safety clutch had tripped. I didn't realize that a simple jam would trip it - glad to know it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burkhardt Report post Posted August 15, 2023 Did you just buy it, new or used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burkhardt Report post Posted August 15, 2023 4 hours ago, KP1805 said: I am new to using my Cowboy 4500 machine. We have sewn several items, but now the needle keeps hitting the bobbin. The bobbin case appears to be upside down (not in the right position) from when we began sewing with this machine. When the needle is in the highest position, the bobbin case is upside down. I have made sure the needle is installed all the way in. What are some other things I can try so we can get back to sewing? Thank you in advance for any ideas. I just checked mine to be sure and your timing is off almost 180 degrees. It's not hard to time but so you get the best explained instructions from @Wizcrafts, @CowboyBob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted August 15, 2023 @Uwe has produced some very informative videos that helped me understand and tame my 441 clone. This is my favorite for timing a TSC-441 type machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted August 15, 2023 For the needle to hit the bobbin must make a hell of a frightening sound HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
