Members zoomer56 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks for the compliments. The key is first practice on a throw away piece to determine the process. The resulting conclusion . . . draw the lines on the back which has a layer of batting glued to it. For the seams I learned where the foot should be aligned. Then, do them all the same. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted November 2, 2015 Members Report Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) How easy is it for you to pull your leather off machine when you're finished sewing ? My tension release does not work when I have the pressserfoot up . I was wondering if anybody else with same machine had same problem. I windup rethreading the machine all the time because I have to cut the thread close in order to remove project. have you solved it? There are several reason why the tension would not release. 1.) The long tension release pin(#20) (goes from from to back inside the machine) is missing. Thats almost impossible but you never know. 2.) The tiny pin (#11) inside the tension unit is missing (pushes against the small bar on the top disc which is installed right behind the tension spring) 3.) The tension unit is not properly installed. It is held by 2 screws one on he front side on the upper end and one thats secures the tension units pin (#21) inside the machine housing. You find the screw (#22) downright inside the machine housing. Its a small one and you may not see it at the 1st look. Loosen both screws and push the tension unit towards the machine housing and tighten both screws. You probably have to readjust the thread regulator spring but that should be mentioned in the machine manual. 4.) In case it all does not help and both pins are present you can slightly adjust the small bar on the release disc (#13) with a screw driver and hammer. Remove the disc and tap the small bar slightly inwards. Not too far otherwise you have a permanent tension release. Edited November 2, 2015 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Techsew Ron Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) How easy is it for you to pull your leather off machine when you're finished sewing ? My tension release does not work when I have the pressserfoot up . I was wondering if anybody else with same machine had same problem. I windup rethreading the machine all the time because I have to cut the thread close in order to remove project. The tension should release a bit when you raise the presser foot with the pedal. Also you can pull some slack from the top before pulling the leather out. Another trick is to rock the handwheel back and forth while pulling the material out from the machine - be careful not to pull too hard because you'll risk bending the needle. Ron Edited November 2, 2015 by Techsew Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
Members TinkerTailor Posted November 3, 2015 Members Report Posted November 3, 2015 The tension should release a bit when you raise the presser foot with the pedal. Also you can pull some slack from the top before pulling the leather out. Another trick is to rock the handwheel back and forth while pulling the material out from the machine - be careful not to pull too hard because you'll risk bending the needle. Ron I seem to have the ability to take my foot off the pedal of any machine right before the loop thread lets go in the bobbin area most times. I always need to wheel it just a little to release the thread. I am in the habit of slowly turning the handwheel 1/4 turn as i pull out the work with my right hand every time now. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
fasn8ya Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 Tension release only happens slightly when raising pressure foot. Upon looking I can see that the pin #20 from diagram above does not do what it supposed to do to release the disks. I understand what constubalary is describing. I can put my finger behind the plate #10 and push the lever forward and make it work manually but it doesn't when using the foot pedal or when completely raising the pressure foot. I need something to make that long tension pin 20 push out more . I will try to figure out what constubalary is saying to do because it seems he is right on track to what the problem is. have you solved it? There are several reason why the tension would not release. 1.) The long tension release pin(#20) (goes from from to back inside the machine) is missing. Thats almost impossible but you never know. 2.) The tiny pin (#11) inside the tension unit is missing (pushes against the small bar on the top disc which is installed right behind the tension spring) 3.) The tension unit is not properly installed. It is held by 2 screws one on he front side on the upper end and one thats secures the tension units pin (#21) inside the machine housing. You find the screw (#22) downright inside the machine housing. Its a small one and you may not see it at the 1st look. Loosen both screws and push the tension unit towards the machine housing and tighten both screws. You probably have to readjust the thread regulator spring but that should be mentioned in the machine manual. 4.) In case it all does not help and both pins are present you can slightly adjust the small bar on the release disc (#13) with a screw driver and hammer. Remove the disc and tap the small bar slightly inwards. Not too far otherwise you have a permanent tension release. Quote
Members YinTx Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report Posted November 5, 2015 fasn8ya, I believe I have the exact same problem on my machine. I had concluded the pin was too short, and wouldn't push the plates apart. Let me know if you have success, and next time I am near my machine, which will be a few weeks, I'll see if I can coax any more out of mine as well. YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members pcox Posted November 5, 2015 Members Report Posted November 5, 2015 On some machines you can loosen a set screw and push the tension assembly deeper into the machine. Quote
CowboyBob Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 There's a flat tension release lever on the back of the tension hold on w/2 screws(it's what pushes on the pin),you can bend it towards the pin to eliminate the gap in the pin,then the discs will open.You need alittle gap between the pin & this lever or it'll hold the tension discs open & you'll get no tension. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
fasn8ya Posted November 6, 2015 Report Posted November 6, 2015 fasn8ya, I believe I have the exact same problem on my machine. I had concluded the pin was too short, and wouldn't push the plates apart. Let me know if you have success, and next time I am near my machine, which will be a few weeks, I'll see if I can coax any more out of mine as well. YinTx no success yet yin tx. i wish could bend the lever that cowboy bob is suggesting but the screws are on soo tight i can't move them. Quote
Members zoomer56 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Members Report Posted November 6, 2015 Ron, hmm , , , , I wonder, what do you think about installing a pin that is longer? Would this be a viable retrofit? Quote
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