Need help timing a double needle machine

[Kd0afk]

What I need is someone to come here and time my 212-140. My eyesight isn't good enough to get the hook possision right. I either skip stiches or break needles because the hook hits the needle. 

When I got the machine I had to replace a bearing on the bottom drive shaft so I had to set the timing completely from scratch. 

I'm *this dang close* to being able to use this machine after two years.

[Uwe]

I can't come there an time your machine, sorry!

But I can offer some tips on making it easier with not-so-perfect eyesight:

1. Use your (or somebody else's) iPhone as a magnifier loupe (https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/26/how-to-use-ios-10-magnifier-magnifying-glass-iphone/) . Android phones may have this feature, too. 

2. Put a piece of paper behind the hook to see the gap between needle and hook better.

Here's a video of my setup when I do very detailed adjustments:

3. Use the needle guard to keep the needle a safe distance away from the hook:

 

 

 

Edited January 24, 2018 by Uwe

[brmax]

I just want to say thanks Uwe for that Magnifyer tip that is the greatest!

Now back to the pop corn and videos, another excellent show.

 

Good day

Floyd

 

[Uwe]

I just edited my earlier post to add a demo video on how I use my iPhone magnifier/loupe function.

Of course an old school magnifier would probably work just as well:

 

Edited January 24, 2018 by Uwe

[DonInReno]

The iPhone idea is awesome - thanks for mentioning it!

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

On 1/23/2018 at 8:35 PM, Uwe said:

I can't come there an time your machine, sorry!

But I can offer some tips on making it easier with not-so-perfect eyesight:

1. Use your (or somebody else's) iPhone as a magnifier loupe (https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/26/how-to-use-ios-10-magnifier-magnifying-glass-iphone/) . Android phones may have this feature, too. 

2. Put a piece of paper behind the hook to see the gap between needle and hook better.

Uwe,

This is excellent, great tips that we all can learn from.

[Gofukyerserfs74]

Did you ever get the machine timed? Just curious 

[Gofukyerserfs74]

I bought parts from Toledo sewing, re gauged with the helpful videos from Uwe. Thank you for posting on YouTube 

[councilman24]

I also use my phone, not only for close but also as telescope. But I also have one of the flexible stand magnifying glasses with circular light around it. Usually use it for picking.out bartacks on parachutes I repair but works for close up look at machines too.  Range from $35 to.$350. Mine is 35 years old.