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Bernina bobbin trouble
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Too many servicepeople these days only replace parts. They only do that on current machines, too, and don't want to do anything with the older ones. If they have an interest in a shop, they would much rather sell you a new machine than fix your old one. Which they may not know how to do anyway. yes I agree with that. when we lived in Kodiak Alaska, I was using my mom's old Singer, forget the model number, but she had bought it back in the early '60's. It wasn't working too well. We took a plane up to Anchorage, I brought my sewing machine with me. I explained that the bobbin thread was kinda on the loose side, and no mater how I tightened the tension on both the top thread, and the bobbin thread, I couldn't get it to work right. Well the sales lady told me that they couldn't fix it. So I looked at what they had, and purchased a newer singer, end of the year clearance for around $300, half off the regular price. well after getting home, I got to thinking, if the machine couldn't get fixed, then it wouldn't hurt it if I started fiddling around with it just to see what was involved underneath. I found a small screw that was loose, tightened it up, put everything back on, started her up, and she was sewing again. well that machine is still being used, not by myself, but in use. the newer singer had to go to a service man a couple times, and then sold it to a friend for a real cheap price. So now I try to look at my machines and see if there is something that I can try before sending it out. Maine-iac Rose |
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Maine-iac Rose wrote:
Too many servicepeople these days only replace parts. They only do that on current machines, too, and don't want to do anything with the older ones. If they have an interest in a shop, they would much rather sell you a new machine than fix your old one. Which they may not know how to do anyway. yes I agree with that. when we lived in Kodiak Alaska, I was using my mom's old Singer, forget the model number, but she had bought it back in the early '60's. It wasn't working too well. We took a plane up to Anchorage, I brought my sewing machine with me. I explained that the bobbin thread was kinda on the loose side, and no mater how I tightened the tension on both the top thread, and the bobbin thread, I couldn't get it to work right. Well the sales lady told me that they couldn't fix it. So I looked at what they had, and purchased a newer singer, end of the year clearance for around $300, half off the regular price. well after getting home, I got to thinking, if the machine couldn't get fixed, then it wouldn't hurt it if I started fiddling around with it just to see what was involved underneath. I found a small screw that was loose, tightened it up, put everything back on, started her up, and she was sewing again. well that machine is still being used, not by myself, but in use. the newer singer had to go to a service man a couple times, and then sold it to a friend for a real cheap price. So now I try to look at my machines and see if there is something that I can try before sending it out. Maine-iac Rose Yes, the old "loose screw." At least two of them, since the so-called expert couldn't spot it. But she did what she set out to do, which was to sell you another machine. What frosts my wheaties is hearing about people spending up to $100 for a routine cleaning and oiling on a new-to-them machine, only to find thread and lint in the bobbin case and elsewhere in the machine. That is why when people post that they've just bought a Featherweight or other older machine, and they're taking it in for servicing, I have to sit on my hands to keep from shouting at them to save their money and learn to clean and oil their own machine. As for "timing" -- I'll leave that one for someone else. -- Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ Life is about the journey, not about the destination. |
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Hi Pogo, I did exactly that. When I got my FW I read the book, took him
all apart and cleaned and oiled everything. Runs like a new machine. Not terribly difficult either. Nana |
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nana2b wrote:
Hi Pogo, I did exactly that. When I got my FW I read the book, took him all apart and cleaned and oiled everything. Runs like a new machine. Not terribly difficult either. Nana Not only that, but it's fun, isn't it? Then there's the feeling of accomplishment. I like the sense of competence. As in "this is my machine and I can maintain it." -- Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ Life is about the journey, not about the destination. |
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yes I had a screw loose back then, was furious to bring 1 machine up, and to
come back with 2 machines. the only good thing was the new machine was the free arm where I could work on pant hems, and sleeve cuffs allot easier than the way I was doing them. Now I'm trying to get at least one of my 2 treadles to work. I got 1 all set up, and ready to go, but for some reason, it just doesn't want to sew. I think that I need to oil it a little more, seeing that it was in storage this summer waiting for us to get our new home. the other which was my great aunt's machine, I think I'll have better luck with that one. but I need to wait for a while on treadleing. I had a collapsed lung on the 4th, a 4 day stay in the hospital also. I'm trying not to jump around, sit down real hard, or laugh real hard also, don't want to go back into the hospital for the same thing. also quit smoking because of that. But I have been busy working on a quilt, just have 2 more borders to get on, then get the quilting done, and hang it up. I'm looking for other projects to work on, think I'll hand knit some baby hats to donate to the hospital here, that will keep my hands going, and not think about that old habit that I had which more than likely put me in the hospital for a few days. Maine-iac Rose "nana2b" wrote in message ... Hi Pogo, I did exactly that. When I got my FW I read the book, took him all apart and cleaned and oiled everything. Runs like a new machine. Not terribly difficult either. Nana |
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You are so right! "Jack" wasn't too dirty but lots of old grease on the
bottom gears, cleaned it off and regreased. -- Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242 |
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Lobo, I am wondering if you are like I am and need adult supervision to do
something more mechanical than assembling a coffee pot. If that's the case, consider calling the guy 50 miles away and tell him what you have told us. A phone call might save you some time and $s. He may say that he thinks he can help. He may give you the run-around. But you would at least get a feel for if he knows his stuff or just wants to sell you a new SM or replace parts on the SMs he does understand. I just strongly doubt that a "real" Bernina person could not fix something that simple. It would only be fair to say that my Bernina guy is wonderful. Admittedly, a bit self-impressed and opinionated, but he is my Bernie's best friend. Polly Esther (who also has a screw loose) |
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Maine-iac Rose wrote:
yes I had a screw loose back then, was furious to bring 1 machine up, and to come back with 2 machines. the only good thing was the new machine was the free arm where I could work on pant hems, and sleeve cuffs allot easier than the way I was doing them. Now I'm trying to get at least one of my 2 treadles to work. I got 1 all set up, and ready to go, but for some reason, it just doesn't want to sew. I think that I need to oil it a little more, seeing that it was in storage this summer waiting for us to get our new home. the other which was my great aunt's machine, I think I'll have better luck with that one. but I need to wait for a while on treadleing. I had a collapsed lung on the 4th, a 4 day stay in the hospital also. I'm trying not to jump around, sit down real hard, or laugh real hard also, don't want to go back into the hospital for the same thing. also quit smoking because of that. But I have been busy working on a quilt, just have 2 more borders to get on, then get the quilting done, and hang it up. I'm looking for other projects to work on, think I'll hand knit some baby hats to donate to the hospital here, that will keep my hands going, and not think about that old habit that I had which more than likely put me in the hospital for a few days. Maine-iac Rose "nana2b" wrote in message ... Hi Pogo, I did exactly that. When I got my FW I read the book, took him all apart and cleaned and oiled everything. Runs like a new machine. Not terribly difficult either. Nana Congratulations on being a former smoker. I haven't quite made it yet. Your treadle machine won't sew? Probably it's something simple, like the needle is in backwards - or the bobbin thread is going the wrong direction. Unless nothing happens when you step on the treadle, in which case it's something else - either the pitman or the belt. Keep that lung inflated - remember to breathe. -- Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/ Life is about the journey, not about the destination. |
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