Lib Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 This is probably another DUH question but on my Millenium I have the bobbin winder and on the little shaft that the bobbin sits on to wind is a length of very skinny rubber tubing. I went to wind a number of bobbins today and realized that it had disappeared. Does anyone know where you can buy more of this? Libby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Libby, You can get the bobbin winder tubing from APQS, but if it's the only thing you need, the shipping and handling will be more than the cost of the tubing. Check out the thread at http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=11560&page=1#pid110739 for other alternatives. You might also check with your local APQS rep - he or she might have some to share - I know I keep it on hand, but I'm not close to home right now, so can't help out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Thanks Barb. I think I shall look around and see if I can get it up here. I did try the rubber band thing but I don't suggest it. It worked great until it came flying off the shaft and Hanna, my 12 pound dog, saw it rolling on the floor and took off with it!! I was petrified she was going to eat it but I did manage to get it off her with the offer of a treat! Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Lib, Do you have tubing on the turbo winder? I ask because I've had mine for a year and I don't have any tubing. I wonder if they changed the design or I'm missing something I never had. My bobbins seems to wind fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Heidi, I don't see any tubing on my turbo winder, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I assume Lib is talking about the on-board bobbin winder. A piece of blue painter's tape wrapped around the shaft will also work until you can replace the tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 try a fish aquarium/pet store. the tubing used in aquariums would work. i'm thinking it's 1/4" pump cording. i've done it before and it worked. some places even sell it by the foot so you don't have to buy a 8ft roll. I'd try PetSmart, etc first. just another idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Linda, My Milli doesn't have an onboard bobbin winder. I only got the turbo winder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Is a Milli w/o an onboard bobbin winder something new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Marie, I got my Milli just over a year ago and it was my understanding that the turbo winder took the place of an onboard winder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 When you put the new tubing on, squirt a little bit of WD-40 into the tubing. Otherwise you'll never get that puppy on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted October 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 You are all so great. I shall try Petsmart as I have to go into Langley today or tomorrow. I need some Hobbs batting for a client. I will also put some painters tape on for the moment. I'm sure not trying the rubber band thingy again. Yikes! Re the question about my winder. It is an on board winder and the bobbin just spins on the shaft if I don't have something for it to stick to. I will let you all know how I fair. Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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