Thread Breaking On Stingray

[Tree Reaper]

Can anyone tell me why my thread would be breaking on stingray and how to correct it ,no problem sewing leather, thanks.

I searched the archives but nothing came up.

I'm thinking I should be using a large needle and smaller thread, maybe less tension?

I am using a 23 needle and 138 thread.

I suspect the thread is being cut by the calcium.

Kevin.

[Sturme]

this may sound odd, but lubricated thread?

[Wizcrafts]

Try a #24 needle.

[Tree Reaper]

Has Bob got the 24's Wiz?

His chart goes from 23 to 25.

I don't think lubrication alone will help Sturme, the thread is not only shredding but it's getting bunched up in the race.

Thanks for the help.

[Wizcrafts]

Has Bob got the 24's Wiz?

His chart goes from 23 to 25.

I don't think lubrication alone will help Sturme, the thread is not only shredding but it's getting bunched up in the race.

Thanks for the help.

I get needles in just about all available systems and sizes from Bob. That includes #24 needles.

As for the thread getting caught in the shuttle race, the same thing was happening to me. I called Bob about it and he told me to back off the two spring loaded screws a half turn from tight. That seems to have cured that issue.

[Tree Reaper]

Ok, thanks Wiz.

I'll give him a call tomorrow.