Aussiegal Report post Posted October 3, 2011 Hi, I have just purchased a 29K6 everything seems fine, no play etc, but when I sew it makes big loops underneath, and the top thread seems to get caught up under the shuttle carrier?. It did'nt come with a shuttle carrier so bought a new one. I have spent numerous hours trying to work it out by playing with top and bottom tensions but to no avail. Its so frustrating cause iam sure I can get it going. iam using a 22 needle and 69 thread. Its as if the thread can't pass around the shuttle. The shuttle carrier is quite tight in there but moves freely? Iam tearing my hair out. I noticed on here there is so much experience with these machines. Its an awesome sight Iam just a newy from down under. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted October 3, 2011 One Note: Your needle is way to big for #69 thread. Try from a #18 or #20. Thread the needle in your hand, hold at an angle, if needle "waddles" down the thread easily, that is your sizing, thread and needle. ferg Hi, I have just purchased a 29K6 everything seems fine, no play etc, but when I sew it makes big loops underneath, and the top thread seems to get caught up under the shuttle carrier?. It did'nt come with a shuttle carrier so bought a new one. I have spent numerous hours trying to work it out by playing with top and bottom tensions but to no avail. Its so frustrating cause iam sure I can get it going. iam using a 22 needle and 69 thread. Its as if the thread can't pass around the shuttle. The shuttle carrier is quite tight in there but moves freely? Iam tearing my hair out. I noticed on here there is so much experience with these machines. Its an awesome sight Iam just a newy from down under. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doverfarm Report post Posted October 5, 2011 If all of your thread problems are in the shuttle area( below the plate) then the issue is the timing. Try lowing the needle to the lowest position and then raise about 3/16 of an inch then look and see where the shuttle hook is in relation to the needle. You may have to loosen a nut on the lower shaft and set(rotate) your shuttle hook next to your needle and then re tighten lower shaft nut. Rotate and check. It may take a few times to fine tune it. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussiegal Report post Posted October 5, 2011 One Note: Your needle is way to big for #69 thread. Try from a #18 or #20. Thread the needle in your hand, hold at an angle, if needle "waddles" down the thread easily, that is your sizing, thread and needle. ferg Thank you ferg for your tip, Iam still having problems, but will keep at it, its not going to beat me. this is a real beuddy tip, I'll give a change of needles a try and let you know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussiegal Report post Posted October 5, 2011 If all of your thread problems are in the shuttle area( below the plate) then the issue is the timing. Try lowing the needle to the lowest position and then raise about 3/16 of an inch then look and see where the shuttle hook is in relation to the needle. You may have to loosen a nut on the lower shaft and set(rotate) your shuttle hook next to your needle and then re tighten lower shaft nut. Rotate and check. It may take a few times to fine tune it. Good luck. Thanks Dover farm, Iam loosing tightening, iam about to change threads and needles, than i think I'll pull it apart? iam not sure but i think iam missing the tension lever spring just above where the needle goes in, cause i can't see anything there? theres a slot for something I think, looking at the parts list on a 29K71 but hard to see? mines a 29K6 well thats what it has on the front plate, but i can't find anything on a 29K6 maybe i have a one of??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
