dirtclod Posted March 3, 2014 Report Posted March 3, 2014 Your machine will come with a thread stand. The thread sets on it and goes straight up then over to your machine so you spool should never turn or need to turn. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Bluesman Posted March 3, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks folks. I love to over-think the obvious. Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Members AftonCraft Posted March 14, 2014 Members Report Posted March 14, 2014 I just purchased a second-hand Consew 206RB-5 in great shape, and Wizcraft's guidance on thread, needles, and SPI is a perfect list to get me started on making the prototype of a combination woman's handbag and bicycle saddlebag. Quote
Members Cole Posted March 14, 2014 Members Report Posted March 14, 2014 Wizcraft does your recommendations work with all machines? Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted March 14, 2014 Moderator Report Posted March 14, 2014 Well as long as this may be a sticky. how about this. Which direction does the needle thread come off the spool? If I pull it from the back the spool turns clockwise. If pulled from the front the spool turns counter clockwise. i'm asking because I've read the comment "left" and "right" hand wrap. How does this enter into the equation. The thread I will be using is coming from Cobra. The left or right hand twist (or wrap) we refer to is the direction in which the cords of thread are twisted together. If you hold a section of thread between both thumbs and index fingers, then twist down, away from you with the left fingers, counterclockwise, the thread will tighten. This is the standard sewing thread direction of twist or wrap.for most lockstitch sewing machines. It is also known a Z twist. The way the hooks work on modern machines, left twist stays together or gets tighter in operation. Reverse, or right twist thread is wound the other direction and tends to unravel in most lockstitch machines. Shoe sole stitchers use right twist thread. Some hand sewing waxed thread is wound with a right twist. Double needle machines have vertical axis hooks. If one hook rotates in the opposite direction to normal, right twist thread will not tend to unwind like left twist might. Wizcraft does your recommendations work with all machines? No, only on sewing machines. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted March 14, 2014 Moderator Report Posted March 14, 2014 Gotcha.. Sorry, but I couldn't resist! ;-) My advice works for most leather capable sewing machines. The smallest needle/thread combination in my list is usually the maximum size for a home sewing machine. Old iron body machines can probably handle up to #92 thread, if you can find #19 or 20 needles to fit them. Most upholstery grade walking foot machines can sew up to 3/8 inches, with a #23 needle and #138 thread. Sewing thicker, material, or using bigger thread usually means stepping up to the largest machines. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members Bluesman Posted March 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 14, 2014 I have condensed this thread down to the specific comments that make for a useful document. I have it here for all to download as a PDF. Thanks for all the input. Sewing Machine Guidelines for Leather, Thread and SPI.pdf Sewing Machine Guidelines for Leather, Thread and SPI.pdf Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Members Cole Posted March 15, 2014 Members Report Posted March 15, 2014 Wizcraft is the artisan 618-1sc considered a 441 clone? Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted March 15, 2014 Moderator Report Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Wizcraft is the artisan 618-1sc considered a 441 clone? No, it's just a standard upholstery grade machine. Examples of 441 clones sold by our member-dealers include: Cowboy CB3200, CB3500 and 4500 Cobra Class 3 and Class 4 Techsew 4100 and 5100 The actual 441 is the Juki TSC-441 Edited March 15, 2014 by Wizcrafts Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
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