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Re: Help with needle size

 by Adam12 ¦  Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:37 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Help with needle size ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 1544

A collier equipment is a reputable dealer of Mauser Spezial machines, they can even dial it in for your needs before shipping. I bet there is some one closer, i'd expect any phaff/adler dealer could order them but having one in stock is probably a crap shoot

Re: Juki dnu 1541S set up

 by Adam12 ¦  Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:41 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Juki dnu 1541S set up ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 669

What model is the servo? Add plenty of pictures

Re: Marine Vinyl Suggestion

 by Adam12 ¦  Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:36 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Marine Vinyl Suggestion ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 744

We use Softside all the time, nothing wrong with it in my opinion. Easy to work with and lots of places carry it. Sunbrella Horizon is the best out there that i've seen but expensive

Re: Juki dnu 1541S set up

 by Adam12 ¦  Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:26 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Juki dnu 1541S set up ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 669

Check the back of the on/off control switch box, they often plug in to there, should only be 1 receptacle that it fits into. Jusr route the wire through the belt slot but make sure it has clearance from the belt and is well secured

Re: Clicking Tension Plates followed by birdnest

 by Adam12 ¦  Tue Sep 05, 2023 10:22 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Clicking Tension Plates followed by birdnest ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1017

Pictures always help. Kinda sounds like the tension is set too tight. With too much pressure on the discs, the thread can want to jump out. Set your bobbin tension first then the top.

Re: material choice

 by Adam12 ¦  Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:45 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: material choice ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1299

Ok, i was imagining a bunch of bolsters, pulls and curves. Square cushions will be no problem, i think it will turn out great. Just make good pattrrns and cut with a hot knife or pinking shears. You got this!

Re: material choice

 by Adam12 ¦  Tue Sep 05, 2023 3:53 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: material choice ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1299

The tough part about sunbrella is going to be that it doesn't stretch. So your patterns need to be spot on, and steam won't help get wrinkles out. Can certainly be done, if it were me i'd put vinyl on the seats and upsell them on a cockpit cover :wink:.

Need pictures...machine, thread path from spool to needle, hook timing(if possible), top and bottom stitches. Also need to know thread and needle size

Re: What size Top Thread do you like to use?

 by Adam12 ¦  Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:34 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: What size Top Thread do you like to use? ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 794

For top stitching, 138 and in my shop and that's really about the tops for upholstery machines. You can get many of them to use 207 but often have to make adjustments.

Re: Juki 1541S Marine Vinyl

 by Adam12 ¦  Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:27 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Juki 1541S Marine Vinyl ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 663

I would ask them to elaborate, 1541 is one of the more sought after upholstery class machines on the market. Perhaps they mean to suggest the model without the "S", i have heard that the safety clutch can trip a little too often.

Re: Sunstar

 by Adam12 ¦  Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:14 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Sunstar ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 1429

Not seen a sunstar in person but there is a local dry cleaner that liquidated their machines a while back, and they were mostly sunstar brand. So someone either really liked them or they really hated them. @BigRig have you checked out Mauser Spezial? It's the little brother to Durkopp Adler and Pfaf...

Efka is well known for good drives. Jack brand is up and coming but seem quite popular. Have not heard of the other two but chances are they are comparable. At a glance, efka would be my choice unless it's double the price.

Looking at the diagram, i believe that the manual is referring to an oil tray in the top of the machine that has wicks to distribute the oil. Just saturate any wicks you see and give the tray whatever it can handle.i don't see an oil pump in the diagram.

Try college sewing, they are UK based. It's an easy swap. Nothing that the installer can do to make it faster or slower, you can set tge max speed with a button or dial depending on if you get a regular or brushless motor. I personally like the brushless

Re: Bench seat cushion facing pattern

 by Adam12 ¦  Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:43 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Bench seat cushion facing pattern ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 1023

Use some sort of clear patterning plastic. We use clear shrink wrap. Mark your seam lines on the foam then pin the plastic to the foam to trace it out.

Re: Seam Allowance for marine vinyl seats?

 by Adam12 ¦  Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:37 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Seam Allowance for marine vinyl seats? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1245

Depends, if it's got a wood back or a box cushion. On a box cushion, i add 1/4 seam allowance then sew at 3/8. With a wood back, use the wood as a template and add 3/8 and sew at 3/8. If i plan on top stitching then i goto a half inch allowance.

Re: Help with needle size

 by Adam12 ¦  Tue May 30, 2023 12:14 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Help with needle size ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 1544

@BigRig , i have mixed feelings about Jack brand. I don't own any and don't typically advocate for the lesser known brands but they are actually good machines. All manufacturers do at least some assembly in China but Jack appears to be a state owned company, meaning that you are essentially buying ...

Re: Help with needle size

 by Adam12 ¦  Mon May 22, 2023 8:03 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Help with needle size ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 1544

Try TheThreadExchange.com and call or search for the UY1970 needle system, they should have size 100.

Re: Sails and canvas

 by Adam12 ¦  Wed May 17, 2023 11:52 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Sails and canvas ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 7037

The sailrite LSZ and the like will get you by just fine if you don't have the space but with obvious limitations. Your sail will probably out weigh the machine and keeping the machine from sliding all over the table as you feed it can be frustrating but it's do-able. Something like a consew 146 is a...

Re: Seam Climbing

 by Adam12 ¦  Tue May 09, 2023 1:15 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Seam Climbing ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 2334

Look for a slot on the back here
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Loosen the nut and slide it to the top then re tighten. That will max out the climbing height.

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