Members Nightshade Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 I recently bought a Singer 29-4 for making quivers. It ran perfect until I had to rethread the bobbin and oiling. The bobbin was threaded into the case and machine rethreaded following manual intructions. The problem now is the top thread tension is way too loose and I'm getting a knot of thread under the work. I've turned the tension adjustment as tight as it will go and theres no change at all. The thread pulls very easily through the machine regardless of how tight the tension is. The bobbin thread also pulls through easily. Thanks... Quote
Members pault Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 That happened on mine the other day. I had to rethread and and recheck the bobbin threading. It turned out to be operator error Try walking away for awhile and then go back through the whole thing and I'm sure it will come to you Paul Quote
Members sinpac Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I recently bought a Singer 29-4 for making quivers. It ran perfect until I had to rethread the bobbin and oiling. The bobbin was threaded into the case and machine rethreaded following manual intructions. The problem now is the top thread tension is way too loose and I'm getting a knot of thread under the work. I've turned the tension adjustment as tight as it will go and theres no change at all. The thread pulls very easily through the machine regardless of how tight the tension is. The bobbin thread also pulls through easily. Thanks... If you have the presser foot is up there will be no tension on your top thread. Put the foot down and try it again. Edited January 7, 2013 by sinpac Quote "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa
Members Nightshade Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 Foot down and attempting to run some practice stitches... Quote
Members Nightshade Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) That happened on mine the other day. I had to rethread and and recheck the bobbin threading. It turned out to be operator error Try walking away for awhile and then go back through the whole thing and I'm sure it will come to you Paul Yeah...thats a very large possibility and cant be ruled out. I'm still learning the machine. When I threaded the bobbin case I ran the thread into the groove and under the tension spring and then through the hole in the case. But I did have some trouble a couple of time where the foot wouldnt go down after moving the lever for it into down position. Thats why I oiled it. Edited January 7, 2013 by Nightshade Quote
Members Sylvia Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 things to check are... make sure the bobbin is un-spooling in the correct direction (yes it makes a difference). Always make sure the presser foot is in the up position when you thread the machine. And make sure it is threaded correctly.... not what you think it was but what the manual says. LOL Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members Nightshade Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 From the pix in the manual it looks like the bobbin clockwise when you put it in the case(with the wide opening up). The manual is very sparse with exact details... Quote
Members sinpac Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 From the pix in the manual it looks like the bobbin clockwise when you put it in the case(with the wide opening up). The manual is very sparse with exact details... Quote "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa
Members sinpac Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 Here's mine Quote "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." - Rocky Balboa
Members Nightshade Posted January 7, 2013 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Much prettier than mine... Is there a service manual available that tells how to clean and adjust...well everything? Edited January 7, 2013 by Nightshade Quote
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