Learning How To Sew With A Machine

[Wizcrafts]

CAn anyone recall which forum thread contained the info about setting up the smooth plate and foot combo on the Cowboy Cb4500? I'm ready to do that but can't locate the thread in here where Wiz explained how to do it.

Thanks

What exactly do you need me to explain?

[SooperJake]

I think in the thread I am refering to, you mentioned a few tips about removing the feed dog,as I recall.I wanted to read up before I did anything.

My computer is at home, and my machine is at another location, so I intended to print off what ever it was that yu had written and take it with me. It may have been in a PM that you sent me before, Wiz. But, I don't think I saved a copy.

Edited November 20, 2012 by SooperJake

[Wizcrafts]

I think in the thread I am refering to, you mentioned a few tips about removing the feed dog,as I recall.I wanted to read up before I did anything.

Okay. Here then is the procedure I follow to change to the flat slotted throat plate, on my CB4500.

1. Turn off the power and press the speed pedal to ensure that the motor is totally off.
   
2. Rotate the wheel to get the needle up.
   
3. Unscrew the standard throat plate, storing the two screws in the two threaded holes in the top-center of the arm.
   
4. Remove the bobbin cover.
   
5. Unscrew the two screws that hold the shuttle onto the end of the arm. Set the screws aside and carefully pry off the shuttle and bobbin assembly and set it aside. The bobbin case can fall out, so handle it carefulloy, or remove it from the shuttle race.
   
6. At this point all you have left is the shuttle driver and feed dog.
   
7. Roate the shuttle driver to move it out of the ay of the feed dog screw.
   
8. Use a large flat bade screwdriver, with a big handle, to unscrew the feed dog screw. It may take a few hits with a mallet to get the Lock-Tight to give up.
   
9. Remove the feed dog. You can replace its screw in the hole for safe keeping, with just moderate tightening.
   
10. Reinstall the shuttle race and bobbin case, exercising caution to align the bobbin case with the shuttle driver.
    
11. Install the flat slotted throat plate
    

You will now be sewing without bottom assist. This will change the stitch length in both directions, but more so in reverse. You can try reducing the pressure spring pressure to alleviate the force on the leather. This will allow it to feed a little smoother with just dual feed. Just don't reduce the pressure to the point that the leather lifts with the needle.

Edited November 20, 2012 by Wizcrafts

[SooperJake]