Parott1 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) What would cause the top thread to break on a 441 clone ONLY when making a turn? The timing seems to be in check. The needle seems A bit close to the presser foot. I've tried new needles, but I get the same result every time Edited March 4, 2017 by Parott1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Sure looks like the foot is to close to me. On a side note, around the needle hole could use some careful sanding to form a smooth radius as the needle enters. It may be a good time to remove the cover to better see the hook clearence, also timing. Im gonna say ya have to remove the fee dog to best get accurate look at clearence in this situation. Good day Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parott1 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 I checked the timing and everything looks good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catskin Report post Posted March 5, 2017 On 3/4/2017 at 5:28 AM, Parott1 said: What would cause the top thread to break on a 441 clone ONLY when making a turn? The timing seems to be in check. The needle seems A bit close to the presser foot. I've tried new needles, but I get the same result every time Had a similar case with my CB 4500 just loosen the screw that holds the foot on and turn it so the needle goes down the middle of the hole so it does not cut the thread between the needle and the foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
