Denster Posted October 2, 2012 Report Posted October 2, 2012 I sent an answer to your PM. lso do what Husker said and check the adjustment of your thread take up arm per your manual. If this is out of position it could cause the situation you PMd me about and not pulling the stitch into the leather. Quote
Members Chavez Posted October 5, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 5, 2012 Thank you for the replies guys. One last question: when setting tension on the bobbin using a 1lb weight, do I hold the shuttle with the thread hole pointing down (i.e. least resistance from shuttle) or with the thread angled (resulting in higher shuttle tension, hence, lower bobbin tension setting)? Should have asked this question earlier =(( Was working away from home this week so had no change to call Tippmann yet =( Thank you! Quote
mlapaglia Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 Thank you for the replies guys. One last question: when setting tension on the bobbin using a 1lb weight, do I hold the shuttle with the thread hole pointing down (i.e. least resistance from shuttle) or with the thread angled (resulting in higher shuttle tension, hence, lower bobbin tension setting)? Should have asked this question earlier =(( Was working away from home this week so had no change to call Tippmann yet =( Thank you! Point the hole down. I hold the shuttle horizontal so the thread has the least drag on it. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Chavez Posted October 9, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2012 Right, adjusted the thread takeup arm and now the Boss is working! What is the max tension you would set on primary& secondary tensioners? do 4 half-turns (primary) and 5 half-turns (secondary) sound reasonable (& safe for the Boss) or do you usually stay at 3 & 4 as per the manual? Thanks again! Quote
mlapaglia Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 Whatever makes a good stitch is the correct setting. You might want to get some 1/4-20 nuts and screw them down over the tension nuts to keep the tension from changing as you sew. You will also find you may need to adjust the main tension when you change thread sizes. There is no "Correct" setting on the tensions. As long as its a good stitch you have it set correctly. For my machine your secondary tension is more than mine but not enough to matter. What ever makes a good stitch is the correct setting. You might want to get some 1/4 20 buts and screw them down over the tension nuts to keep the tension from changing as you sew. You will also find you may need to adjust the main tension when you change thread sizes. There is no "Correct" setting on the tensions. As long as its a good stitch you have it set correctly. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Chavez Posted October 10, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks. Just a bit afraid to break something, though looking at the Boss it seems highly unlikely that anything can break in such a monster=) Quote
mlapaglia Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 The rack gear that the gear on the handle meshes with will break but its designed to so you dont break something important. But tension adjustments shouldnt cause any issues. Just go slowly with your adjustments no more than a 1/4 turn at a time. Let us know when you get it. Or let me know if you still get stuck and I can call you. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
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