Members gottaknow Posted February 22, 2016 Members Report Posted February 22, 2016 Hey Cory, set the position finger using the thickest thread you use. Most people tend to set them too close. Also, if the finger has jumped out several times, you may need to replace the bobbin basket part of the hook as the finger will chew this area up. It must be smooth, but don't change the angle of the notch with emery paper or a buffer. The position finger itself should be smooth, but it's shape not altered. Once you get it adjusted for your thickest thread, you shouldn't need to adjust it much after that. The other thing that is critical is making sure the hook has good oil supply and that there isn't any thread hiding between the bobbin basket and the hook. Regards, Eric Quote
Members coryleif Posted February 23, 2016 Members Report Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks, Eric! After this, I also make sure to oil the hook every time I sew. This happened to me the first day I had this new machine. Maybe the hook needed to break in and I pushed it too hard. I think there's a Kurt Vonnegut short story related to that... Do you adjust the finger/notch position based on what looks or sounds good? The finger on my Tacsew 111 goes in about 1.5mm -- enough for the bobbin basket not to pop out, but with plenty of room for #92 thread to move freely. I guess what I'm asking is: what's too close? Do you see people push the finger in far enough to obstruct the thread? Thanks again! [c] Quote
Members gottaknow Posted February 23, 2016 Members Report Posted February 23, 2016 I set it just far enough in so that it stays. Most people set them too tight which can throw loops on the bottom of what you're sewing. Unlike a vertical hook machine, there's no latch opener to create a gap. The needle thread has to snap past that point with only the help of the thread. As for your hook oil, there is a break-in period for a new hook. Even the high speed Jukis I buy, not only do I turn the hook oilers up all the way, they get extra with an oil can until I feel they are broke in. A final note on that positioning finger. You know you have it set right when you don't have to keep adjusting it. Now if you ever need to move your hook left or right, check the finger. That and after a substantial jam. Regards, Eric Quote
Members coryleif Posted February 23, 2016 Members Report Posted February 23, 2016 Great advice. Thanks, Eric! [c] Quote
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