BillinOK Report post Posted April 12, 2010 I've been having problems with my aerostitch. I "thought" the bobbin shuttle was binding as it sewed. Talked to Tom at Tippman and we decided to try and replace the shuttle spacer and shuttle retainer. Got everything in and started sewing.....same binding noise. I can now tear apart the bobbin and shuttle assembly blind folded. Looked and looked trying to figure out what was going on. As I watched as it was sewing I noticed the binding started as the needle was entering the leather. I was sewing about 3/8" - 1/2" leather. I thought to myself, surely not the needle. The needle was fairly new (a 180). So I put in a new 160. Started sewing just fine. So, I now have a lesson learned for about $35.00. If I had looked close enough, I could have a lesson learned for about $2.00. So......always check the needle to make sure it is sharp. But at least I now have extra parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 12, 2010 Hey, Bill- If that's an "expensive' lesson, I'd say you must be living right! I can honestly say I don't make MANY mistakes, but when I make one it's usually WAY more than $35. Not that I'm proud of it, just by way of giving you an "attaboy"! Now that I'm thinking about it, the stitches in my finger are definitely NOT going to be in the $30 range. That was me, failing an idiot test Note to self: put down any knives BEFORE sorting the stuff on the table ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awharness Report post Posted April 13, 2010 Hey the last expensive mistake I had with an aerostitch was buying one! Never did get along with that machine! -Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
