Tippmann Boss Bobbin Winding?

[mncarpenter]

I predominantly use 207, 277, and 346. Just depends on what it is I am doing. As for winding the bobbin, while it does make some difference, it is not noticeable unless you are working with a low tension. I haven't been able to get my perfect wind yet myself, and I been doing it for years, been thinking about getting a bobbin winder, they are out there, just haven't gotten round to it yet. I generally use a lot of tension, I like my stitches really tight, and since I also almost always use a stitch groover to give me a good line to follow, it gets my stitches down in the leather so they won't wear too soon.

I wouldn't worry about it too much as long as it is close to even.

Bob

maybe thats why I'm seeing the changes in tension- too low of tension?? I know at times,for a few stitches, the bottom stitch doesn't pull in- so do you crank the tension down on top and loosen the bottom?

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

maybe thats why I'm seeing the changes in tension- too low of tension?? I know at times,for a few stitches, the bottom stitch doesn't pull in- so do you crank the tension down on top and loosen the bottom?

You need to adjust so that the crossover of top and bottom thread is in the middle. Tighten both the top and bottom . I usually take a piece of scrap the thickness that I am going to sew, and stitch it an inch or so, then check it by cutting it down the stitch line as looking to see where the crossover is and then adjust from there. Like I said, I like it tight , so I adjust accordingly. Usually I can see it by just looking at it. You'll get the hang of it after a while.

Bob

[bruce johnson]

I have a bobbin wnder on one machine, bobbin winder that runs off the belt on another and never use them. I still use the spindle that came with the Boss for all of them. I sold the Boss several years ago but Tippmann had packed two winders in the tool kit. I keep a pretty good separation between the hand that feeds the thread and the bobbin being wound. I tension the thread between my thumb and forefinger and start off slow until I have the threads laying in, then hit the gas and let it rip. I get more even bobbins doing that than with the winders. I can do them up faster than setting one up on the machine and am not distracted by watching a bobbin fill while I am sewing.

[Reaper]

My Boss came with a rod machined to accept the thread in a slot, you then place the bobbin over it and stick the other end in a drill. You have to work it back and forth with your finger as a guide though.

I've been kicking around the idea of taking an Old Penn Bait Caster fishing reel and seeing if I can modify it to accept the bobbins, then I can just hand crank it onto the bobbin with whatever tension I set the drag too.

[Sylvia]

how in the heck do you wind a bobbin and get it level, with even tension, with a drill??? I go slow, and try to keep the thread level, it always ends up with a ball on one end or both, sometimes in the middle-drives me nuts.It makes a difference when stitching also, with tension changing at times. is there a technique for this, or better yet a bobbin winder?? other than the goofy little spindle? Thanks for any help, I love this thing otherwise.

Hi there:

Here is a winder that quilters use. It has a tension guide... The thing that would concern me with your winding with a drill is twisting the thread.

http://www.allbrands...09633-0994.html

Here's a link for come coupon codes to sweeten the purchase

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I've bought several things from Allbrands. Pretty good folks over there.

Edited March 30, 2012 by Sylvia

[particle]

That's a cool gizmo Sylvia, and the price seems very reasonable!

Regarding winding with a drill - it's the exact same concept as the machine you just posted. The only difference is the bobbin is attached directly to the drill, instead of being driven by a detached motor. Neither method would be any more or less prone to thread twisting than the other.

[mlapaglia]

Hi there:

Here is a winder that quilters use. It has a tension guide... The thing that would concern me with your winding with a drill is twisting the thread.

http://www.allbrands...09633-0994.html

Here's a link for come coupon codes to sweeten the purchase

http://www.allbrands...upon_codes.html

I've bought several things from Allbrands. Pretty good folks over there.

Will that handle the size bobbin that is on a Boss? does anyone know?

I use an electric screwdriver with a drill chuck attachment. It has 2 speeds so It is slow enough that it winds pretty smoothly. I also run the thread through the first tension post on the boss to give me a start on the tension. Then I just use my fingers to finish it.. It takes about 3-4 minutes but they are pretty smooth.cost me around 25.00..

Edited March 30, 2012 by mlapaglia