hillsmithy Report post Posted 12 hours ago (edited) I just picked up this machine and am trying to get it set up to work. I can't seem to find many videos about working on it on the tube. I did print off the manual and have been reading it, but to be honest, it's a bit over my head. The original feet on it didn't seem like the all-purpose type. I'm not sure what they're for. However, I noticed right away that the needle did not go down through the center of the hole in the inner foot. It was off to the side. I tried loosening up that foot and adjusting it a little but couldn't get it to make much difference. It still sewed. I sewed multiple layers of thick fabric and a couple layers of thick leather. It seemed to do fine. I ordered what seemed to me regular all-purpose feet and a set of new feed dog plates and they just came in the mail. I installed the new feet, but the fit is even worse. It seems that the inner foot and the outer foot hit each other in the back and cause quite a bit of friction. And the needle is in even a worse position. It hits the back of the hole in the inner foot, as well as the side. What can I do about this? I did put in a new needle for all of this testing. There's a section in the manual that talks about "adjustment of the needle bar rock frame." It talks about adjusting the distance between the regular presser bar and the vibrating presser bar. Do I need to adjust that? Thanks for any help... Edited 12 hours ago by hillsmithy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted 5 hours ago could be a bent needle, bent needle bar or a worn out needle hole in the needle bar - just guessing. I would try replacing the needle bar . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
