Members JeannieH Posted February 22, 2018 Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 Hi! So I noticed my feed dog has a lot of play in it. I will attach a video of how loose it is. Should it be this loose? What do I need to fix it? Quote
Members plinkercases Posted February 22, 2018 Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 I'm sorry I cant help but I had to mention that that is a great name for a band...the "Wobbly Feed Dogs". Hope get some helpful feedback.... Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Uwe Posted February 22, 2018 Report Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Yes, that is definitely way too much play in that feed dog. Either there are some screws loose or parts are worn and/or misaligned. Exactly which is the case is hard to tell without sitting in front of the machine. Based on the video, here's my take: Edited February 22, 2018 by Uwe Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Uwe Posted February 22, 2018 Report Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) I remember making this adjustment described in the Singer 153W manual on my Singer 153W102, which is very similar to the Consew 227 in this mechanism: Edited February 22, 2018 by Uwe Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Members Singermania Posted February 22, 2018 Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 agree with Uwe, the screw or at least the part looks loose. the 227R is a great machine we do the Cowboy version here in Australia called the CB227R so the machine is still healthy and going into the next decade. Quote
Members JeannieH Posted February 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks guys! I made those adjustments and I have no more movement! I tightened until I did bind the machine..then backed of until it had movement again. I will see if that solves the problem of me having skipped stitches sometimes. I’m enjoying working on this machine lol! I’m glad I’m mechanically inclines because the nearest shop is 3 1/2 hrs from me. Singer mania you are right, this is a great machine. To think I almost sold it to get a new white consew 227r made in China! Thanks to Uwe I thought again and kept my machine. My husband and I came up with a make shift speed reducer for me. Now I can sew a little slower when needed. It adds some noise but it’s worth it! Before I end this, any tips on the type of needle that works best for my type of sewing? Leather bags with leather 4-6 ounce chrome mostly..haven’t ventured to anything else yet. I have been using size 16 with a round tip and size #18 tri... Quote
Members JeannieH Posted February 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 Well I’m getting skipped stitches. I will look at the timing again..but I just did it yesterday when the skipping first started... Quote
Members JeannieH Posted February 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 Sorry..looks like now my hook is too far from my needle. It wasn’t like that yesterday..not sure how it moves but I will try moving it back over. Quote
Members JeannieH Posted February 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 22, 2018 8 hours ago, plinkercases said: I'm sorry I cant help but I had to mention that that is a great name for a band...the "Wobbly Feed Dogs". Hope get some helpful feedback.... Lol yes that is catchy! Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 22, 2018 Report Posted February 22, 2018 If the screws the hold the hook saddle in position aren't tight enough it will move do to the force of the gears as your sewing. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
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