Adler 67 Bobbin Thread Pickup

[carolb]

I cannot get the bobbin thread to pull up or "catch" in my walking foot Adler 67 industrial machine. I had used my machine in February and not since then. I changed the thread to sew some vinyl for boat seat covers and now the machine does not pull up the bobbin thread. I looked at the manual and figure I followed the instructions - but have the feeling I am missing something. The machine worked fine the last time I used it so nothing could have changed since then except for the re-threading . Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have checked the needle and it's fine and I think I have threaded it correctly. Problem is this happened to me a year ago and my memory is so poor I cannot remember how I fixed it. This time I will write it down step by step so it won't happen again. Please help!

Thanks.

Edited June 19, 2012 by carolb

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

I am certainly not an expert here, however; since the only thing you changed is the thread, have you checked to make sure that the thread is the correct size for the needle, in the material you are trying to sew? If the needle makes a hole larger than required in what you are sewing, sometimes the thread comes up out of the hole too easily, and therefor it comes out premature and does not make a loop at the bottom of the stroke so the thingamajig can catch it and complete the stitch. Like I said, I am not an expert here, but; that is where I would look first. Perhaps Wiz or Art can give you better information.

Bob

[carolb]

I am certainly not an expert here, however; since the only thing you changed is the thread, have you checked to make sure that the thread is the correct size for the needle, in the material you are trying to sew? If the needle makes a hole larger than required in what you are sewing, sometimes the thread comes up out of the hole too easily, and therefor it comes out premature and does not make a loop at the bottom of the stroke so the thingamajig can catch it and complete the stitch. Like I said, I am not an expert here, but; that is where I would look first. Perhaps Wiz or Art can give you better information.

Bob

I probably should be more clear on my bobbin thread problem. I have rethreaded the machine and inserted a new bobbin into the holder. At this point I am unable to get the thread caught up from the bottom of the machine to the top of the machine to begin sewing. I have the needle in the correct way according to the manual facing left with the long groove. I hold the top thread lightly in my hand and turn the wheel where at this point the bobbin thread should get picked up when the needle goes down and up again but it does not. I'm pretty sure it's something simple I have done wrong but I do not know what.

[CowboyBob]

Are you threading the needle from left to right & are you turning the handwheel towards you?I know these are very simple but we have to start somewhere.

Bob

[carolb]

Are you threading the needle from left to right & are you turning the handwheel towards you?I know these are very simple but we have to start somewhere.

Bob

Yes, I am threading it from left to right. The walking foot has a hole right under the needle and I have tried putting the thread through the hole and also without putting it through the hole and just through the needle. I am also turning the handwheel towards me. I have tried it with the foot lowered and with it up.

Should I try taking pictures of how I threaded the machine and email them to you? Also, I could email a picture of the bobbin and how I inserted it. Would that help?

Edited June 19, 2012 by carolb

[CowboyBob]

Yes, I am threading it from left to right. The walking foot has a hole right under the needle and I have tried putting the thread through the hole and also without putting it through the hole and just through the needle. I am also turning the handwheel towards me. I have tried it with the foot lowered and with it up.

Should I try taking pictures of how I threaded the machine and email them to you? Also, I could email a picture of the bobbin and how I inserted it. Would that help?

Yes,a pic might help.

Bob

[carolb]

[Yes,a pic might help.

Bob

Hi Bob. I have attached pictures to show how I have threaded the machine and bobbin.

[CowboyBob]

Good pics,I don't see anything wrong.Look @ your hook(the outer parts of the bobbincase) & see if it's turning when you turn the machine.

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

Does the machine have a safety clutch?

[CowboyBob]

Yes,it has a clutch.