Mokosh Report post Posted August 2, 2010 So I realize this is a long shot, but I thought it was worth a try before I called a service guy and dropped a bunch of money on the problem. My machine was working just fine and then I put in a bobbin that I later realized wasn't wound properly. After I realized the thread was too loose on the bobbin, I took it out and tried to replace it with a bobbin that was wound better. Well, now the needle won't pick up the bobbin thread. In fact, the bobbin actually won't rotate at all when the needle plate is on the machine. I took off the needle plate and it will rotate but the thread still isn't picking up. What's up with that? Do you think I got some thread jammed between the bobbin and the shuttle that isn't visible? I unscrewed all the parts I could get to with the screw driver sizes I have at home but I can't figure out how to get the shuttle out to see if something is jammed. There are 2 screws on the side of the shuttle that are too close to the other parts for my screw driver to fit in there. any suggestions? I can provide photos if necessary. Thanks! Failing that, I'm In Columbus, OH does anyone have any favorite repair people. The guy I used to use seems to have gone awol. Northland Sewing Center gave me the number of a guy named Danny. But, I'm a bit hesitant to pay $75+ for someone I have no references for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docado Report post Posted August 3, 2010 So I realize this is a long shot, but I thought it was worth a try before I called a service guy and dropped a bunch of money on the problem. My machine was working just fine and then I put in a bobbin that I later realized wasn't wound properly. After I realized the thread was too loose on the bobbin, I took it out and tried to replace it with a bobbin that was wound better. Well, now the needle won't pick up the bobbin thread. In fact, the bobbin actually won't rotate at all when the needle plate is on the machine. I took off the needle plate and it will rotate but the thread still isn't picking up. What's up with that? Do you think I got some thread jammed between the bobbin and the shuttle that isn't visible? I unscrewed all the parts I could get to with the screw driver sizes I have at home but I can't figure out how to get the shuttle out to see if something is jammed. There are 2 screws on the side of the shuttle that are too close to the other parts for my screw driver to fit in there. any suggestions? I can provide photos if necessary. Thanks! Failing that, I'm In Columbus, OH does anyone have any favorite repair people. The guy I used to use seems to have gone awol. Northland Sewing Center gave me the number of a guy named Danny. But, I'm a bit hesitant to pay $75+ for someone I have no references for. Hello, I am not an expert on these. It sounds like you have tripped the safety clutch. A devise that trips to protect your machine from damage when it gets over-taxed. To reset, depress button located @ 1 inch from upright arm. It is on bed inside left of upright . Use a pencil or similar object to depress. Hold down and turn Hand wheel in reverse direction. (clockwise) Keep rotating until you hear or feel a click. Safety clutch should be reset now. Make sure bobbin and shuttle are free of nests or bunches of thread before trying to start sewing again. Good Luck Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokosh Report post Posted August 3, 2010 Hello, I am not an expert on these. It sounds like you have tripped the safety clutch. A devise that trips to protect your machine from damage when it gets over-taxed. To reset, depress button located @ 1 inch from upright arm. It is on bed inside left of upright . Use a pencil or similar object to depress. Hold down and turn Hand wheel in reverse direction. (clockwise) Keep rotating until you hear or feel a click. Safety clutch should be reset now. Make sure bobbin and shuttle are free of nests or bunches of thread before trying to start sewing again. Good Luck Kirk Thanks for the suggestion. It was worth a try. I did that, heard the click but now the wheel won't turn in the forward motion. Figures! lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docado Report post Posted August 3, 2010 Thanks for the suggestion. It was worth a try. I did that, heard the click but now the wheel won't turn in the forward motion. Figures! lol! If it was mine I would try turning it backward and then forward gently and carefully while trying to observe shuttle and hook at the same time if possible to see what has movement restricted. This is just a guess, but I would suspect thread jammed somewhere. Do not force it, which might cause it to go out of time. Other than that I am all out of idea's. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted August 3, 2010 Ok,now that the clutch is engaged you need to put some oil around the outer part of the bobbincase,then rock the handwheel back & forth to get the stuck piece of thread out of it. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted August 3, 2010 Ok,now that the clutch is engaged you need to put some oil around the outer part of the bobbincase,then rock the handwheel back & forth to get the stuck piece of thread out of it. Bob Hi Mokosh, Bob and Docado are probably right. There was (or still is) a little piece of thread caught in the hook. If you give the hand wheel a good, quick jerk, either towards you, or away from you, you should be able to free the machine up. If there is a lot of thread caught, you will probably dissengage the safety clutch again. You may need a mechanic if this is the case. Thanks, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokosh Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks guys! I'm still having issues and I think I really do need to call in a mechanic. I don't think I have the right screwdriver and I actually bruised my hand trying to get into the tight spot because it's such a crazy angle. Lame... I really appreciate everyone trying to help though! You guys are so kind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks guys! I'm still having issues and I think I really do need to call in a mechanic. I don't think I have the right screwdriver and I actually bruised my hand trying to get into the tight spot because it's such a crazy angle. Lame... I really appreciate everyone trying to help though! You guys are so kind! You may be better off removing the head from the table and hauling it up to Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, on Marine Drive, Toledo, Ohio. They will clear any jams, re-time the machine and make any other needed adjustment, to get you sewing again. 866-362-7397 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokosh Report post Posted August 5, 2010 You may be better off removing the head from the table and hauling it up to Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, on Marine Drive, Toledo, Ohio. They will clear any jams, re-time the machine and make any other needed adjustment, to get you sewing again. 866-362-7397 Danny just finished fixing it and did a really excellent job, too! Turns out there was a 1/4 in piece of thread lodged really hard in the bobbin casing area. Since I wasn't really sure which position the casing came out in, I didn't want to force it and break it. Works beautifully now! If anyone needs a repair guy in Central Ohio, send me a message and I'll give you his info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites