Members VinnieAndy Posted May 22, 2018 Members Report Posted May 22, 2018 I just purchased a used Techsew GA5-1. I am pretty sure I have threaded it correctly. My problem is, is that the top thread is not snagging the bobbin thread. So as I try to sew my leather, I get the holes but nothing threads! (Dont worry, using scrap first!!) Any info and help would be great! Not much on the internet about these bad boys! Quote
Members jimi Posted May 22, 2018 Members Report Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) if you look up singer 45k on the net the GA5 is a copy of that. check to see if your needle is in the right way first. or it may also be a wrong combination of needle and thread size? Edited May 22, 2018 by jimi Quote
Members dikman Posted May 22, 2018 Members Report Posted May 22, 2018 Or needle timing? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted May 22, 2018 Moderator Report Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 8:11 PM, VinnieAndy said: I just purchased a used Techsew GA5-1. I am pretty sure I have threaded it correctly. My problem is, is that the top thread is not snagging the bobbin thread. So as I try to sew my leather, I get the holes but nothing threads! (Dont worry, using scrap first!!) Any info and help would be great! Not much on the internet about these bad boys! Expand Have you thought about contacting Techsew for assistance? They had ad banners on top of every page on our forums. They also have a toll free phone number. It might be quicker to handle it with them than otherwise. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members VinnieAndy Posted May 22, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2018 Wizcraft, Thank you, I will do that tomorrow. I just thought perhaps someone may have encountered this issue in the meantime! Cheers! Quote
Uwe Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 This topic about timing a Singer 45K may provide some good background information and a few things to check on your GA5: Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Techsew Ron Posted May 24, 2018 Report Posted May 24, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 8:11 PM, VinnieAndy said: I just purchased a used Techsew GA5-1. I am pretty sure I have threaded it correctly. My problem is, is that the top thread is not snagging the bobbin thread. So as I try to sew my leather, I get the holes but nothing threads! (Dont worry, using scrap first!!) Any info and help would be great! Not much on the internet about these bad boys! Expand Hi there, I know you were in touch with us yesterday - feel free to give us a call for assistance! Ron Quote Techsew Industrial Sewing Machines Call toll-free: 866-415-8223 Visit www.techsew.com
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