BillinOK Report post Posted March 20, 2010 I bought my aerostitch several years ago and I believe it was a rebuilt one. The book that came with it was for an aerostitch that had reverse and several differnet things on it than mine. This book instructed to run the thread around the primary tensioner twice. I have been using this method for a long time and it seems to work ok. I recently discovered I have the version 2 aerostitch. In this manual it shows the thread only wound once around the primary tensioner. I have not tried this yet. Has anyone experienced this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted March 20, 2010 Bill Sometimes with thinner threads it is helpful to go twice around the primary. I don't use anything finer than 207 and mostly 346 so once around is good and I have the newer version of the aerostitch. The only thing that really matters is whether you are getting a good stitch. In their various manuals for both the aerostitch models and the Boss models they show different ways of threading the machines without explaining what the difference is for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillinOK Report post Posted March 21, 2010 Bill Sometimes with thinner threads it is helpful to go twice around the primary. I don't use anything finer than 207 and mostly 346 so once around is good and I have the newer version of the aerostitch. The only thing that really matters is whether you are getting a good stitch. In their various manuals for both the aerostitch models and the Boss models they show different ways of threading the machines without explaining what the difference is for. I'm using 207 mostly. I'm getting ready to order some more. The stitching looks good. I may go ahead and try the once around and see how that does. Who are you getting your thread from? I was thinking about trying Springfield Leather. I got the last from Tandy but it's considerably higher. Also, I'm still planning on getting the vacuum. Been watching for it to go on sale. It's been holding at $90. I'll be in touch with you when I get everything ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted March 21, 2010 I use poly and buy it from Weaver's. If you are using Nylon check out Cobra Steve's site he has really good prices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
