Tension Issues With My Singer 29K

[ianjones]

Hi all, this is the first time I've used the forum and am typing all the way from the uk. Can anyone help me? Yesterday I pulled out my 29k for the first time in about a year, oiled him up and stitched away. This morning I came to do the same and the thread tension is all wrong, I now remember it was doing this all the time and I spent more time setting the tension than sewing! I have played around with the tension put it just won't pick up the bobbin. I have ordered new tension plates and spring hoping this will do the trick, has anyone else had this problem? Thanks, ian.

[Ian1783]

Ian, check the pinned thread named "Tips for Your 441 Sewing Machine". There's a lot of info in there that may help pinpoint your problem.

I don't know that I see any great connection between your tension disks and spring and the problem that you're experiencing (not enough to replace them if they at least looked normal, anyway). I would suspect timing issues, or maybe something as simple as making sure you hold firm the upper and lower threads as you begin sewing. Does the issue present itself as you begin sewing, or at any point while stitching?

I'll be looking for others to lend their knowledge, though I did just sell my 29K60 to help finance a 206RB clone. Good luck.

Ian

SF Bay Area

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[ianjones]

Hi ian, many thanks for the info, I don't hold the threads at all , so I will try that. I did notice that my tension disc spring was bent so I have ordered a new one, only a couple of pounds. Yes, it was when I began sewing this morning, I did change the needle, but only for a new one. I will have a look for the thread you mentioned. Many thanks for your help. Say hello to San Francisco , I haven't been there for ten years! Ian.