lguiffrida Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have a small piece of thread left in the bobbin holder on the bottom of the machine. Not the bobbin case but the part that holds that. I got it cleaned out once and started sewing again and it happened again. So I'm thinking there is some still stuck in there. Can i take out the grey piece that holds it? or is there a way to clean this area? I'm pretty new and trying to learn all the "correct" ways. Thank you, Lisa in MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Lisa, do NOT take the hook assembly apart. Best way to loosen thread or other junk in that area is to thoroughly soak the hook assembly in WD-40, even allowing it to sit overnight, then spin it out and clean/re-oil as usual. Give APQS service a call - they can walk you through further steps. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Lisa I've also had good luck grabbing the end the the piece with some good treezers and pulling gently while rocking the flywheel back and forth. Then as Barb suggests a good flush with WD40 spin out and oil. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mestuart Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 There are some great utubes online about cleaning and timing our longarms. the Rocking method works great. I've even seen where you "knock" it loose by tapping the area with a screwdriver. I believe the one I watched was a video by Stewart Plank. the A-1 guy. Good luck. Marion in BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have also used a piece of Glide Dental Floss (not to be confused with Glide thread) to get gunk out from the side of the hook. Of course, I did this after I had already called APQS Parts and ordered a new hook, as I was sure mine was permanently damaged. I shredded the dental floss in there a few times, but kept at it (along with some WD40) and eventually had all of the snags gone. I then oiled, and it's been find ever since. Sometimes things just get really dirty. (I wonder how that happens?!?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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