Great idear, great video.

i made a spring loaded side feed that solved tension and twist issues like toilet paper roll holder but your idea is also slick too thanks for sharing it

@kslam5733

3 жыл бұрын

There are many methods to solve the twist and tension problems. Yours is a good idea. Post it and let us share your joy of success. Thanks for your comments.

@TheEdiphone

3 жыл бұрын

@@kslam5733 thanx i still have not reached success but i overcame the thread issue then i had to up my needle size accordingly and all related holes ,tention, spring changes ,timing as a result of all that change had to be changed now i am fighting bobbin capacity i only get about 8 ft. and that goes quick and runs out when least needed to do so but i am plugging away and when i get er done i will post up my resulting final machine it all started over shoes for my dogs and i still dont have a viable practical shoe yet 16 months in but i am stubborn and i will win my lil war . i will share any forward motion and what i did to get it thanks again for your sharing what has helped you as well. all know how is good to have along any path of discovery or accomplishment and success comes from failures overcome till it doesnt anymore be safe and god bless n again thanx.................

@kslam5733

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEdiphone thumbs up for your endeavour for ways to achieve targets. Keep trying and tell us the results.

Great video, Mr. Lam. Creative and "outside the box". And effective. I think I'm closer now to actually sewing something than I've been so far. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Thank you once again, Mr. Lam. Very informative.

Mr. Lam, I have learned a lot from your videos, thank you for that. In return, I would like to try and explain the difference between a SPOOL of thread and a CONE of thread. A spool of thread is designed and wound for the thread to be pulled from the side of the spool, and used mainly on a household sewing machine. A cone of thread and designed and wound so that the thread is pulled straight up from the cone and then threaded on to the sewing machine. The cone of thread is larger with a tapered top and mainly used with industrial sewing machines. While you can use a spool or cone of thread on either machine, you still have to pull the thread UP from the cone and from the SIDE of a spool, otherwise, the thread will twist and cause problems, usually in the bobbin/shuttle area. Thank you again for your informative videos.

@kslam5733

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your corrections on the terms I misused. Since English is not my first language and therefore there are always embarrassments caused. Please correct me anytime you found my words or sentences misleading. Thanks again for watching and good advice.

@fredprobst199

4 жыл бұрын

@@kslam5733 Mr. Lam, my intention was not to correct your English or the terms you use, which were fine. I was trying to point out that when the thread is pulled from the side of a CONE, to thread a machine, it will twist in the wrong direction and cause problems in the shuttle. Likewise, when the thread is pulled straight up from a SPOOL it will twist in the wrong direction and cause problems in the shuttle where the breakage and jambs occur. When the thread is loaded onto the spools and cones when being manufactured, it is twisted differently so when it is pulled from the spool or cone it won't twist when sewing, unless a spool is used where a cone should be used and visa versa. My intention here was to help alleviate one of the problems that cause the thread to jamb or break in the shuttle area. Due to the tension placed on the thread, it will look okay when the machine is threaded, but when the thread enters the shuttle it relaxes, causing a loop to form so the shuttle hook can grab the thread and form a stitch. But, if the thread has the wrong twist to it, the loop made in the shuttle will loop in the wrong direction causing the hook to miss the loop, and cause a skipped stitch. Each time the hook misses the loop another loop is formed until there are enough loops formed so the hook catches one of them you get a jamb, rat's nest on the bottom thread, broken or frayed thread, or a broken needle. Please forgive the long reply. Hopefully, I have explained myself a little better this time. Best to you.

@kslam5733

4 жыл бұрын

@@fredprobst199 Thanks again for your detailed reply which helps answer why there are skipped stitches and thread breakages happened in the shuttle area. You also explained why spools of thread like mine in the video should be pulled off from top as they have been wounded specifically for that purpose. If not, the twists formed would cause problems. So you gave us the rationale behind why we need to kill the thread twists before they reach the shuttle. Again thanks for your in-depth explanation.

Well done! That's a great video

Wow man you know sewing machines and stop motion damn

@kslam5733

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The stop motion is just an attempt to show the steps of building up the spool stand. It was indeed my first attempt to use this technique in my videos.

Great video! Keep up the good work! :D

Well, now we know where the fleas went after the circus shut down! ... Looks like it will serve the purpose well.

Well just made my spool thread holder and arm works well with most thread but I have some slippery stuff and man am I getting a twist. I don't know if just making a smaller wire loop will knock the tangle down, but I'll give that a try! Thanks.

@kslam5733

5 жыл бұрын

The small wire loop kills almost all thread twists bouncing out from the thread spool. These twists happen because of the sudden release of loose thread from the spool. A proper height of the rod erected also helps relax these twists. You may glue a button or a bead onto the arm for the same purpose if the arm cannot be bent to make a loop. The thread passes through one of the holes of the button gets the twists killed.

@moonolyth

5 жыл бұрын

@@kslam5733 Will definitely try the refit. My loop part is soldered on. And yes the spool side is very loose. The thread will even work itself off the tensioner disks with a very short run. The shaft is also rather springy not sure that helps either.... Thanks for the tip.

@kslam5733

5 жыл бұрын

@@moonolyth Yes, the thread will easily get into the gap between the tension disc and the machine frame if the thread is too loose before the tensioner mouth. The thread will come out from the small opening of the wire guard and get into the gap. Killing the twists before letting them entering the tensioner helps prevent thread working itself off the tensioner disk.

@moonolyth

5 жыл бұрын

@@kslam5733Great! It is working very well now, no more birds nest at my needle. I'm using very small springs as loops. added extra as I was still getting entanglement. I also used the flat spine off a car windshield wiper for the long pole..... Very helpful !!

where did you get the thumbscrews for the tensioners?

@kslam5733

4 жыл бұрын

I bought them from a vendor in China through Taobao, a Chinese e-shopping platform. The screws can also be found in AliExpress and Amazon.

@dozerman53111

4 жыл бұрын

@@kslam5733 What size are they ?

@kslam5733

4 жыл бұрын

@@dozerman53111 The tensioner is a screw nut : M6 hole, length is 12 mm and the ring 20 mm. The screw for setting the stitch distance is also M6 and 20mm long. They are made with stainless steel.

@dozerman53111

4 жыл бұрын

@@kslam5733 thank you