lacyking Report post Posted September 1, 2013 I am looking for someone in the Austin,TX area that can service the Tippmann aerostitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted September 2, 2013 I would talk with Jim at Tippmann and see if he could help. I have a Tippmann clicker and embosser, and if I had troubles I would talk with him first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lacyking Report post Posted September 2, 2013 I've talked with Tom Black at Tippmann a couple of times, and he's been very helpful. My limited knowledge of the pneumatic system is the problem getting it diagnosed over the phone. I know the problem is with the air flow. I was really trying to avoid having to ship it back to Tippmann. When I've called, I've always been directed to Tom, never a Jim. I'll call them back and talk with Jim and see what happens. Thanks so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 So what is the problem with the air flow? What does it do to make you think it's not working right? I have an Aerostitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted September 2, 2013 I've talked with Tom Black at Tippmann a couple of times, and he's been very helpful. My limited knowledge of the pneumatic system is the problem getting it diagnosed over the phone. I know the problem is with the air flow. I was really trying to avoid having to ship it back to Tippmann. When I've called, I've always been directed to Tom, never a Jim. I'll call them back and talk with Jim and see what happens. Thanks so much! Hmmm, I guess I was thinking if it was mine, I would call Tippmann first and talk with them. I didn't know you already had called. I have always found that they are all very nice and willing to help. 99% of my contact with them has been with Jim, but I suppose it was probably Jim that referred you to Tom... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lacyking Report post Posted September 2, 2013 So what is the problem with the air flow? What does it do to make you think it's not working right? I have an Aerostitch. When its hooked up to compressor,the presser foot pedal works fine. The stitch pedal will cycle once and then stop. I could feel air leaking on the front out of the needle bar return cylinder, so I replaced it. Now, after the compressor is filled and kicked off I can hear air somewhere around the main cylinder or the main valve plate on the inside. I'm assuming this shouldn't be happening? After the initial cycle, I have to flip the needle down switch, so I can manually raise the needle with the front lever. So, an air flow issue is really just my best guess. Hmmm, I guess I was thinking if it was mine, I would call Tippmann first and talk with them. I didn't know you already had called. I have always found that they are all very nice and willing to help. 99% of my contact with them has been with Jim, but I suppose it was probably Jim that referred you to Tom... They are very helpful-pretty sure its me! I think that Tom is the Aerostitch guru at Tippmann. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Sounds like pressure is leaking for sure. Just something to check, make sure the air supply tubes are connected tight to the foot pedal and inside the machine. There are a lot of tubes. Have you had the machine long? And did it work fine before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lacyking Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Sounds like pressure is leaking for sure. Just something to check, make sure the air supply tubes are connected tight to the foot pedal and inside the machine. There are a lot of tubes. Have you had the machine long? And did it work fine before? I haven't used it at all, just got it this summer. The guy I bought it from hadn't used it in a few years. My next step will be to follow each tube, I'm just not excited about disconnecting too much internally! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 I hope there wasn't anything wrong with it when you bought it. If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it? One other thing to do is make sure all the ports for lubrication are oiled. Especially the foot pedal has a port for oil. Did you get a manual with this machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lacyking Report post Posted September 2, 2013 I hope there wasn't anything wrong with it when you bought it. If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it? One other thing to do is make sure all the ports for lubrication are oiled. Especially the foot pedal has a port for oil. Did you get a manual with this machine? Yes, I did get a manual. I have oiled it, just haven't been able to run it after. I couldn't remove the oil plug on the foot pedal, Tom said to just add oil at the air hook up port. I paid $1200. That was with stand, flatbed attachment, material guide attachment, all the presser feet, extra bobbins and needles and couple dozen spools of thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 If you can get the problem fixed, I think you got a good deal for the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lacyking Report post Posted September 3, 2013 If you can get the problem fixed, I think you got a good deal for the money. I think so too! And, I did find a leak in the hose coming from the foot pedal. I'm going to fix that tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
