Members sbrownn Posted February 2, 2022 Members Report Posted February 2, 2022 Will the 441 clones run waxed thread like the Tiger thread? Quote
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted February 2, 2022 Moderator Report Posted February 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, sbrownn said: Will the 441 clones run waxed thread like the Tiger thread? A qualified no. The wax will gum up the eye of the needle, causing the thread strands to separate and shred (and gum up everything the thread touches). However, you may be able to sew a short run, with an oversize needle, if you remove the wax that builds up in the eye of the needle and on the tensioners, guides and hook. If you haven't bought a machine yet, and prefer a machine that uses waxed linen thread, consider a Campbell Lockstitch machine. It uses a separate needle and awl, with the needle having an open barb instead of a closed eye. This type of machine rarely jams or gums up if properly maintained. Back to the 441 types, they normally use dry, or pre-lubricated bonded nylon or bonded polyester thread. You can buy these threads from the dealers who sell the 441 clones and advertise here. 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.
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