Using Wax Lube Pot on a 441

[DonInReno]

Is there an advantage to using a wax pot for silicone over simply spraying the thread still on the cone with silicone spray?   I've been spraying down each cone as I get them and forgetting about it, but this has me wondering which is a best practice? Hmm.

[OLDNSLOW]

At slow speeds with thin leather there might not be any advantage, but I leave it place for everything that I sew it is just easier for me if using the same thread for multiple projects.  You might want to work differently than I do and discover what works best. And again if someone is spraying to roll you have to decide what works best but how does the thread feel when you go to use it on the machine?  If the thread does not feel like it is lubricated then it most likely it would need to be oiled again but YMMV.  

[Colt W Knight]

I was running great, and sewing my GPS collars without any troubles, at last. I decided to turn the speed up on the servo, so I could get through quicker. Now my silicon lube is sloshing out of the pot. Anyone have any remedies for this problem, besides slowing the speed down? I bought the machine to increase production efficiency, not slow it down.

 

[Tejas]

Your lub-pot is opaque, and thread-path cannot be seen. I've only used the Sailrite lub-pot and have not had that problem. The Sailrite thread-path is on the bottom of the pot, and only a small amount of lub in the pot is necessary. The reservoir is transparent, and the lub-level can be seen for replenishment. There is also a screw-on cap, so oil is unlikely to slosh out.

[Old Coach Saddlery]

My Bull came with a lube pot. I had a problem with the thread heating up and fraying. So I purchased some silicone lube from Weaver thinking it would help. I would agree with Colt, it was messy when I ran the machine. Seemed like there was a lot of excess lube in the tread. 

[OLDNSLOW]

I have the same issue, when the thread is being pulled out of the pot it pulls the lube with it and then runs everywhere, I just keep a rag handy that I can wipe everything down with when done.  I guess that with everything there is going to be a trade off, no lube hot thread and the other issues that goes along with that.  I have just learned to live with that, I guess if there was a way to add a wiper to absorb the excess before it got all over everything else that would be a good solution, just need to figure out where to place it.

[brmax]

I cannot recall a top view of the wax pot, but will just tos this out for an idea. 

Can anyone put a peice of thick wool or foam in the pot, say above the thread and liquid.  

I know its not a wiper of that sort just a splash suppresser.  

Good day

Floyd

[alpha2]

A splash suppressor, is that a silencer for a water-gun?

Seriously, though, could you just hot-melt glue a piece of felt to the inside where the thread exits, to wipe the excess off the thread before it exits the pot? Any excess would drop back into the pot.

Jeff

[brmax]

Its sure possible, if I had a wax pot. 

I may just pop over the other post and have Uwe print me a taller one. Would not want him to have to much fun with the new toys. 

 

have a good day

Floyd

[garypl]

When I used my lube pot I took a small piece of soft sponge, cut a slit in it, and ran the thread through it just before it exited the lube pot.  Never had any problem with excess lube getting all over.

Gary