Members johnmcnamara629 Posted March 26, 2022 Members Report Posted March 26, 2022 Hi Suzelle Hmmm Sandpaper? To me a bit of a risk any sort of abrasive dust getting into the hook to bobbin holder bearing race is not a nice thought. A new Hirose Hook assembly is not cheap. Oh! and keep it oiled. The best oil by far is a light water white machine oil that contains Teflon. Run don't walk to the shop to get some. We also had a RESTA CNC Frame quilter Teflon Oil was essential for a continuous running machine like that. The hook ran significantly cooler. Please try a bit of canvas. It works fine. We had three Singer style walking foot machines for heaver work a 111w Singer, a 1200mm long arm Adler and a Mitsubishi. The Singer was maybe 50 years older than the second two. The operators preferred it to the newer machines. We also had a few Pfaff Machines that used a different mechanism, faster but not as heavy duty. Regards John Quote
Members suzelle Posted March 26, 2022 Members Report Posted March 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Constabulary said: Okay Constabulary, thank you! That's exactly what I was hoping for, some clue as to what others are using. I did find some in my stash (like Singer) but mine are newer, very flimsy. I ended up throwing them out. The one you show in photo looks much sturdier! I like those. Which machine are you having to use them in? Got some of the Star ones ordered a while ago and they arrived a few days ago, still have to try them in the machine and will do that on Monday. The felt idea, I like that!!!! Wow, that would have been a quick fix!!!! Quote
Members suzelle Posted March 26, 2022 Members Report Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, johnmcnamara629 said: Hi Suzelle Hmmm Sandpaper? To me a bit of a risk any sort of abrasive dust getting into the hook to bobbin holder bearing race is not a nice thought. Please try a bit of canvas. It works fine. John, Thank you! I like the Canvas Idea too, got plenty of that laying around here. I do appreciate you sharing your experience! So, what do you think of using this material to stop bobbin spin? (Just an idea since I noticed fisherman were using it for their reels) https://www.ebay.com/itm/224616408026?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D5e1fa7c7873e416ea0979ad6e66621ea%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D224616408026%26itm%3D224616408026%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A6dac2a95-ad19-11ec-a6ca-0a82b2046f20|parentrq%3Ac6d81e4d17f0a7b27cc6df0afffaa564|iid%3A1 I agree, it's a bit of a risk (sandpaper) and I did worry about my hook. But the sandpaper is quite smooth, worn dorn with use already. You are right, Hirose hook isn't cheap! Thankfully I priced those out already and I don't have to replace my hook. At least not yet!!!!! Yes, keeping it oiled. Machine is oiled at proper levels. Self oiling, but I also drop some on wherever it needs.I buy the Lily white oil or equivalent and get it by the Quart. I have (3) Industrial Embroidery machines that like to drink oil. LOL. Edited March 26, 2022 by suzelle Quote
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