Members spurdude101 Posted February 2, 2011 Members Report Posted February 2, 2011 Well wrestlin all day with Typical GB2972. got the table built and mounted machine. Threading with the wire threading rod is a pain, then got going couldn't get the tension right no matter how stiff I make the needle thread it won't pull up the bobbin thread. then started having feeding problems again. set it to 5 stitches per inch and got 10. took the thinggy out and hit with a hammer then bent it back to shape and seems to have fixed it, although I still have feed problems, I have to encourage (push) the work through. And I still can't get the tension right. I did all this by hand wheel as I don't want to spend $200 on a servo motor if it ain't goint to work right. and one question, the guys at the sewing shop said this machine would only go as high as #69 thread, but the needle #29x4 the eye is too large for this thread, so I'm wondering is there same sized needles with smaller eyes or how big a thread can really go? Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted February 2, 2011 Moderator Report Posted February 2, 2011 If that is a patcher machine, with a large bobbin, it can sew with #138 thread, in a #22 or #23 needle. If you want to sew with the recommended #69 thread, get some #16 and #18 needles. Series 29x4 (leather point) needles are available in sizes from #12 or #14 up to #23 (I have each of the sizes in that range). I even have some #24 needles in 29x3 ball point. Quote
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