Consew 227 Needle Hitting Bobbin Case

[Darren Brosowski]

No, you need to move the whole shuttle assembly away from the needle. Depending on how it was done you may also need to move the drive gear.

[pcox]

Start with a new needle so you are sure it is not bent. bend the needle deflector away from the needle. so it just clears the needle then carefully see if the hook hits the needle. I use a small flashlight and a piece of white paper behind the needle/hook to see if I have a little clearance, If it touches you will need to move the hook saddle to the right to get the clearance you need. If it clears then re-bend the needle deflector so the needle just brushes the needle but does not move it to the left. If you have to move the hook saddle you may have to re time the hook.

[jessie1129]

Start with a new needle so you are sure it is not bent. bend the needle deflector away from the needle. so it just clears the needle then carefully see if the hook hits the needle. I use a small flashlight and a piece of white paper behind the needle/hook to see if I have a little clearance, If it touches you will need to move the hook saddle to the right to get the clearance you need. If it clears then re-bend the needle deflector so the needle just brushes the needle but does not move it to the left. If you have to move the hook saddle you may have to re time the hook.

thanksvfor the reply.

the needle is brand new.

gonna try moving the hook saddle

[Constabulary]

Maybe this post could be helpful for you:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=59250&p=382015

[jessie1129]

Thank you so much for the help! I will be taking apart the shuttle hook ect (deep breathe) to get the needle in correct position. Just downloaded consew parts manual. Going to pick a day without my two year grabbing at tiny screws

[Constabulary]

I´m sure you can manage it - it is not rocket science but a bit of trial and error until you have found the best setting.

The good thing is that you learn a lot when you do it on your own. Sooner or later you have to do it again and then you know what and how to do!

[jessie1129]

update.

moved the shuttle over and retimed.

needle wasnt hitting anymore but bottom stitch was still loose/birdsnest.

long story short.

iooked at the bobbin and it looked like the left screw would actually effect tension. not the right screw as the manual tels you.

so i adjusted the other screw on bobbin. the left one.

that was it all along i think. it works perfect now.

is the manual incorrect???

this is a consew 227 no reverse.

thanks for alk the help.

[pcox]

It is the screw on the left used to adjust tension. The right hand screw just holds the spring on the case. Good job, glad it is working for you.

[YinTx]

I appear to have issues with the tension adjustment on the bobbin case as well. It does not seem to matter whether the screw is loose or as tight as possible, the bobbin free wheels as you draw the thread out. Any suggestions?

YinTx

[Northmount]

There are 2 screws on the bobbin. One holds the end of the metal strip, the other adjusts the amount of pinch (tension) the thread is subject to. So first, make sure you are on the right screw for the adjustment. Some manuals have reversed the screw descriptions, but if you look carefully, you can figure it out.

Second, look for a piece of thread that might be jammed between the bobbin case and the tension flap/strip. Take it right off and clean the surfaces.

Tom

Edit:

I assume you are pulling the thread through the bobbin slot and under the tension strip.