First try on my new Techsew 5100. holster

[kgg]

11 hours ago, Thescandall said:

I think my biggest problem is eyesight. I’m gunna spray all that shiny stuff black and just leave the needle silver. Or maybe get new glasses.  

Try a led magnetic light from Amazon.com that should brighten things up. You can get two for $15.99 US ( https://www.amazon.com/AUTIDEFY-Lighting-Multifunctional-Gooseneck-Workbench/dp/B09K7F45Z4/ref=sr_1_12?crid=Y59GJ6BO0Y8R&keywords=led+sewing+machine+light+flexible+work+light&qid=1642258315&sprefix=led+sewing+machine+light+flexible+work+light%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-12 ).

kgg

[JLSleather]

42 minutes ago, kgg said:

Try a led magnetic light from Amazon.com that should brighten things up. You can get two for $15.99 US ( https://www.amazon.com/AUTIDEFY-Lighting-Multifunctional-Gooseneck-Workbench/dp/B09K7F45Z4/ref=sr_1_12?crid=Y59GJ6BO0Y8R&keywords=led+sewing+machine+light+flexible+work+light&qid=1642258315&sprefix=led+sewing+machine+light+flexible+work+light%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-12 ).

kgg

 @Thescandall I'm guessin' this guy isn't getttin' what yer sayin' 

 

[DrmCa]

Something goes wrong around the trigger guard, in the turn. Do you stop and start, at that point?

[Thescandall]

The fit is fantastic this morning. Other than a little crooked stitchin I’m somewhat impressed with my first go around using a machine. 

It’s  super thick and should last as long as the 277 thread holds up. I used 9-10 oz with a 4-5 oz liner. 

Now I get to try ,this machine with Bullit loops. That’s my horses name. Lol. Bullit. 

[Thescandall]

[Hags]

My eyesight is not what it used to be either. My cobra. Ame with both lights and I use them both. I wonder if a magnifying glass with a light that has an arm that could clamp on the machine would help with vision issues.i see them on Amazon. 

 

[Thescandall]

1 hour ago, Hags said:

My eyesight is not what it used to be either. My cobra. Ame with both lights and I use them both. I wonder if a magnifying glass with a light that has an arm that could clamp on the machine would help with vision issues.i see them on Amazon. 

 

Actually I think a pair of 2.5 Walmart cheater glasses would do a heck of a lot of good.  I won’t be able to see far but up close would be grand. 

Ive never used a machine before until now. 

Edited January 16, 2022 by Thescandall

[Handstitched]

You're doing great.So much fun with a new machine eh?

But, yep, good lighting . I have 2 desk lamps. I also need to go back to ' specsavers ' . 

1 hour ago, Thescandall said:

Ive never used a machine before until now. 

It'll all come good with practice , just keep your fingers away from the pointy end of the small 'nail' , you'll be just fine  

Have fun 

HS

[RockyAussie]

That holster looks like a good effort to me. I use a set of them magnifying glasses always when I sew and I do spend a bit of time getting the light so that it gets right in where I need to see the needle going in. I also use an open toe foot for that reason. One thing I did notice is that the thread cones are way too close to where they feed through the stand. This will often give you a bit of intermittent tension issue and it is best practice to get your cones as low to the table as you can get them to avoid that problem. Very nice looking set up other than that.

 

[Thescandall]

Thanks guys.  I would have never thought of the cones being too close.  Could be what sticks is saying as well.  Adjustments will be done when I get back to the ranch.