Members navydisposaleer Posted November 4, 2013 Members Report Posted November 4, 2013 I received an excellent bit of advice from Cowboy Bob. He has a commercial sewing business in Ohio. The reason the clutch is popping out when trying to adjust the stitch length; it's already at the lowest level of adjustment, i.e. 5. The machine cannot adjust any lower. That's why the clutch is popping to prevent any damage to the drive mechanism. Therefore, we need to adjust the stitch length by depressing the button and turning the wheel "AWAY" from us, not toward us. The manual does not mention any of this. Quote
Rossr Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Folks, So I have found time to get back to messing around with the 226. Here is where I am at after replacing a few minor parts I cant get the thing to stitch. Here is the problem the loop off the needles isn't very loop like and the hook off the bobbin is not catchin it. I cant figure it out. I am trying to use 92 thread and I tried a size 18 needle and a size 19 needle. I don't know if it is a needle issue or a timing issue or what. I am open to thoughts. I think I am going to have to find a mechanic to check it over and see what the deal is and fix it. I don't think anything is broken I just think I cant see the issue might be. On a side note anyone else not able to use then enter key when doing a forum post. mine doesn't work on the forum but on anything else it is fine?? Take care Ross Quote
Rossr Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Posted February 22, 2014 Ok I punted. Found a sewing machine repair and dropped it off today. Will see what happens!!!R Quote
Members SLudlow Posted February 22, 2014 Members Report Posted February 22, 2014 Always a point when it's time for the pros to do their thing! Let us know how she cleans up. Quote Ludlow Leather Supply Co. www.LudlowLeather.com Call us at 317-213-9437 for all your leather supply needs. Ritza25 Thread 500m Rolls Now In Stock! John James 002 & 004 Harness Needles - Packs of 25 Also in Stock: 60" Grade A Straps, 25-30sq/ft 4/5oz Economy VegTan Hides
Rossr Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Posted March 5, 2014 Well folks I got the machine back from the pro and it was well worth it. Sewing like a champ now. Well worth the $75 charge. So today I worked on building a speed reducer with pulleys. Now even with the clutch motor I think I have it slowed down enough to be useful for my amateur abilities. So for even with the $75 charge I am into this adventure around$180 I don't think I can complain too much about that. In fairness the speed reducer I built with pulleys and bearings I had laying around. I also have a metal lathe at my disposal to build the shaft I needed. But all in all I am real happy with the machine now Quote
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