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  1. I think the conversion is definately worth it! Even if you don't mind the inconvience of more frequent (in my experience the "L" bobbin is closer to half the "M" capacity thean 2/3) bobbin changes, most of the tension issues I've had, began as a result of a bobbin change. Having both L and M bobin systems on my Ult 2, I can say from expierence, there is no difference in stitch quality. I built my own conversion 14 years ago, and it took me a while to get it "dialed in". Since APQS now has all the parts, and I'm sure great instructions for the conversion, I would expect no problems with the switch. I'd urge you to do it. If you don't, every time you change the L bobbin you'll wish you had. Jim
  2. I think it's an essential part of the regulated stitch control system. I have an Intellistitch regulator on my Ult 2, so I'm not intimately familiar with APQS's system and their terminology, but I think that's what the term means. Jim
  3. Sorry Betsy, I don't have a camera, nor a smart phone, so photos aren't an option. What I did was to use the large wire spool guides that came with my Ult 2, and faced them backwards (toward the back of the machine rather than to the front as intended). I used the screws that held a cover on the back of my machine, to fasten them. I had replaced the original wire guides with some Gammill ceramic eyed guides earlier so the wire ones were just laying around. I took some heavy stiff wire, and bent a hook on each end that captured the wire guide eyes, made a large loop around the cord with a zip tie, then hooked a coil spring about 5 inches long, one end to the zip tie loop and the other to the wire between the two repurpaced thread guides. The full length of the rig is short enough (actually adjustable by the size of the zip tie loop) to lift the cord up and keep it from dragging on the table. The spring serves to provide movement and forgiving tension in the event the cord should get stuck on something. The spring just happened to be one I had laying around salvaged off something else I had at one time. It looks like a short screen door spring with the typical hooks on the ends. Hope this helps you understand what I did. Jim
  4. Carol: Here's a thought. You could string a cable above and parallel to your horizontal track, fix a pulley and block to the cable, and then attach some sort of line from your cord to the pulley. That way as you moved the machine, the cord would be dragged along almost effortlessly by the machine and pulley. I haven't done this, so it's just a thought, but probably the way I'd attack the problem if I wanted to. I just have 2 large wire thread guides screwed to the back of my machine, with a stiff wire between them, then a wire and spring hooking the cord, to that set up. It all I need to keep my cord from catching on the back side of my table. Jim
  5. I'm sure you're right Nigel. If I had all the parts for an Intelliquilter I could probably cobble up a system. I was just asking so I could tell any new owner of Zelda what they could expect. Jim
  6. For everyone's info, I've been told APQS machines with vertical wheels (Ult2, Discovery, early Lenni etc.) cannot be fitted with an Intelliquilter. Machine must be changed to horizontal wheel system for such an installation. Jim
  7. I have an Ult 2 with Intellistitch, and modified wooden table, and I'm looking maybe to add a robot. Is it possible to install one on my machine, and are there any dealers/installers in the Dallas area. Thanks for the help. Jim
  8. Sounds more like timing issue than tension. Check your owners manual section on timing, and see if you can't ID, and resolve your problem. good luck. Jim
  9. I think an Intellquilt system is made for your machine. Check with them or one of their dealers. Jim
  10. This is a good deal. Just like the one I have. I note it is also fitted with Edge Rider wheels. If you're looking for a first line machine at a bargin price, this fits the bill. Jim
  11. Lora: By machine, yes. Most quilters hand stitch the second side. Long arm stitching is really only half the job. Jim
  12. Are you looking to use a specific type (e.g. Circle Lord) or simply a stylus? I would have thought Lenni has fitting for a panto stylus. Seems like all machines are so fitted. Jim
  13. Perhaps your tension is the issue, or the anti-backlash spring isn't working as it should. Good luck. Jim
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