Tension Release Lever Rod

[Teslabolt]

2 minutes ago, toxo said:

No. Why have you done it differently to the way you did it in the earlier video? It doesn't go over the pin.

Sorry - like this?

[Teslabolt]

Is this deflection normal? It seems hard to pull the thread through even without the tension discs on. Pulling through the needle eye, it deflects the needle as well. Ugh. 

[toxo]

Yes. The way you had it in the video was correct.

 

[toxo]

Looks like the plate is the wrong way round. The two plates should touch in the center not the outside. Put everything back the way it was when you did the sewing. Tighten up the tension and you'll be good to go. When you've finished sewing  use the knee lift. If it doesn't release the thread then jiggle the hand wheel until it does. If this works it's probably the height of the presser foot that's the problem. Goodnight.

[Teslabolt]

I just got this machine and have not been able to stitch it correctly. I am completely at a loss and am in panic mode. I have spent a lot of money getting this to my shop and now I have a large paperweight.  Please, help me. I am willing to pay money at this point. Does anyone know of any shops in the Kansas City area?

Something is very wrong with this machine and I just need help telling me what looks off and what doesn't. 

[kgg]

18 minutes ago, Teslabolt said:

It seems hard to pull the thread through even without the tension discs on. Pulling through the needle eye, it deflects the needle as well.

Depending on the size of thread and how many holes you have threaded through before the tension discs will affect the tension of the top thread. I usually don't thread through the two holes in the top pin just after the thread spool and only two of the four holes in the thread holder.  My experience is the larger the the thread the less holes I use before the main tensioner. The amount of needle deflection is going to depend on the size of thread, the needle size, how hard you are pulling and if the presser foot is in the up position and has released the the tension discs.

kgg

[toxo]

I've told you there's nothing wrong with the machine . It's almost identical to my Durkopp 239. It took me a long time to realise it's not just one thing. You have to get the needle size right for the thread you're using then you have to balance the tension between the top and bottom adjusters. The presser feet have to be the right height. The hook has to arrrive at the thread/needle at the right time.  If any of these are not right it won't work properly.

[kgg]

Forgot to ask how you are installing the bobbin? When you pull on the bobbin thread does the bobbin spin clockwise or counter clockwise. Have got the proper tension on the bobbin thread by doing the drop test?

kgg

Edited January 17, 2020 by kgg
incorrect word

[Teslabolt]

I am using Vinymo #5 thread. I have no clue what size needle I have. Does anyone know what size I should have? I am just going to buy the entire tension assembly. If I can't even release the tension with the foot release, I need to get that resolved first. 

[toxo]

1 minute ago, Teslabolt said:

I am using Vinymo #5 thread. I have no clue what size needle I have. Does anyone know what size I should have? I am just going to buy the entire tension assembly. If I can't even release the tension with the foot release, I need to get that resolved first. 

Absolutely not. The video shows it's working correctly. If you put everything back the way it was in the first video, tighten up the top tension knob and sew something. The first Pic shows it sewed something it just lacked top tension. As a rough guide to the needle thread issue, the needle should slide down the thread when holding the thread taut at 45 degrees.