kgg Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 (edited) 42 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: I'm using GB #200 leather point with 207 thread. Depending on the thickness of leather you may want to considered adding some 180 (#24) needles, if you can find them. A 200 (#25) is really meant for V277. Something to be aware off when using a sewing needle that's too large for the thread size in thinner stuff could cause: i) oversized holes ii) loose stitches iii) fraying iv) skipped stitches as a result of to much needle eye and groove space that could cause inconsistent forming of the thread loop. kgg Edited March 4 by kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 4 Author CFM Report Posted March 4 1 hour ago, kgg said: Depending on the thickness of leather you may want to considered adding some 180 (#24) needles, if you can find them. A 200 (#25) is really meant for V277. Something to be aware off when using a sewing needle that's too large for the thread size in thinner stuff could cause: i) oversized holes ii) loose stitches iii) fraying iv) skipped stitches as a result of to much needle eye and groove space that could cause inconsistent forming of the thread loop. kgg I originally started with 277, then tried 277 with 207 in the bobbin, then tried 207 on top as well. I'll switch back now that I've got tension problems fixed. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Dwight Posted March 5 Members Report Posted March 5 Don't know if you it Chuck . . . Tippmann has a full life warranty . . . if it don't work . . . send it to them . . . Ft. Wayne, Ind. . . . they'll fix it. I only live 2 hours away . . . so I just saddled up and took it to them . . . never a problem . . . someone cleared a desk . . . fixed it . . . and I came home. Only bill I ever got was for the extra needles or other stuff I bought while there. They're great people. A second thing . . . and I don't know why . . . but I bought a patcher machine . . . and they stressed I had to use left hand twist thread. I checked all the threads I've used . . . they are all left hand twist. You might check that . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 5 Author CFM Report Posted March 5 8 hours ago, Dwight said: Don't know if you it Chuck . . . Tippmann has a full life warranty . . . if it don't work . . . send it to them . . . Ft. Wayne, Ind. . . . they'll fix it. I only live 2 hours away . . . so I just saddled up and took it to them . . . never a problem . . . someone cleared a desk . . . fixed it . . . and I came home. Only bill I ever got was for the extra needles or other stuff I bought while there. They're great people. A second thing . . . and I don't know why . . . but I bought a patcher machine . . . and they stressed I had to use left hand twist thread. I checked all the threads I've used . . . they are all left hand twist. You might check that . . . May God bless, Dwight i didnt know that about the waranty thanks. I think I have it about figured out now, ordered more thread. Like I said before, most of the problems are with the nut on the handle. I have one of those Chinese shoe patchers. I got it to run like a clock; I'm sure this will too as soon as I get more used to it. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Sunday at 11:35 AM Author CFM Report Posted Sunday at 11:35 AM The happy ending. It sews. I think the main problem with the tension was the thread, but I think it may be that only the thread at the beginning of the spool is bad; the more I use the better it has worked, so I'm not gonna bash this stuff just yet. THANKS EVRYONE For your help!!!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
AlZilla Posted Sunday at 02:05 PM Report Posted Sunday at 02:05 PM 2 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: The happy ending. It sews. I think the main problem with the tension was the thread, but I think it may be that only the thread at the beginning of the spool is bad; the more I use the better it has worked, so I'm not gonna bash this stuff just yet. THANKS EVRYONE For your help!!!!! I've had more trouble trying to use old thread! I never use old thread that comes with machines any more. Have fun with it. A one armed bandit is on my want list. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Sunday at 02:17 PM Author CFM Report Posted Sunday at 02:17 PM 10 minutes ago, AlZilla said: I've had more trouble trying to use old thread! I never use old thread that comes with machines any more. Have fun with it. A one armed bandit is on my want list. This was a brand new roll of thread, I think the outer layers were jacked up. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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