Members AaronStand Posted January 12 Members Report Posted January 12 Does anyone know if distance rings need to be added in addition to the shuttle shim when going up in needle size on the 205? I thought I read a thread awhile back about it, but can't seem to find it now and I'm about to do the switch. If it matters, size 280(28) needles. Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted January 14 Members Report Posted January 14 They do not make a shim for the 280 needle. I think only up to 250. If using a 280 needle, you will have to build up the needle deflector shim to accommodate the 280, needle. You want to put needle in once you have the shim is widen. Remove the throat plate, feet and feed dog. I would then by hand turn the wheel lowering the needle and see how it is in relation to the hook. Touching? Or deflecting? If so you need more distance rings. glenn Quote
Members AaronStand Posted January 15 Author Members Report Posted January 15 @shoepatcher thank you for the advice, I knew this would take some finessing and creativity to get right. Quote
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