Pat Kuhlman Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Does anyone have the turbo bobbin winder from APQS? if so do you like it? I have the winder on my Millie but I hate it and was thinking about buying the turbo or is it the same? does any one have a picture of it? Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsilver Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I love mine, but it was scary at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Wilson Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I love my turbo winder also, it is a free standing unit so can be placed anywhere in your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Love mine - I did have to tweak abit. My bobbins were not winding evenly, but read on the forum about adding a felt washer to the little post where you put the bobbin. I added a thin metal washer & my bobbins wind sooooo much better. Wouldn't be without my winder!! and I don't use pre-wounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I agree. I have the turbo winder. I have not ever used the bobbin winder on my Millie, It is an older model and APQS discontinued the on board winder. I have had great use with my Turbo and it winds really fast. Like most stuff it takes a bit to get used to it. I count it as a good buy. Some others have figured out what DSM bobbins you can also use. Pretty clever stuff this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I love mine, it is a bit keen on trying to eat my fingers, but so far I've kept them all. I found mine only winds the bobbins with slots without you standing there pressing on them. It goes well with my fussy eating machine. Most of the winders will adjust to both sorts of bobbing , but well I seem to like to be difficult. I wouldn't be without it. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I absolutely love my turbo winder! I've had others and this one is just in another class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Love my turbo bobbin winder. Works great. I have had no problems with it. I do not use prewounds either...so this is the way to go for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I received the turbo winder when I bought George from my local quilt shop dealer. I like it. At first the sound and the speed were concerning, but the more you use it the better it gets. I was just using it a bit ago to wind bobbins for my embroidery machine. I figure it is well worth its money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I have used my Turbowinder several times. I am using it for the quilt on the machine right now. It has taken me several tries to get used to it, it kind of scared me at first. I had been using mostly prewound bobbins but I am planning on winding my own more often now that I am over being startled by the winder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thank you all Monday I will order I do not want to have to keep using pre wound or the one on the machine is a pain. Could any of you post a picture of what it looks like? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's a pic of mine, it is a 2005 model...I think that was the first year they started making the "Turbo Winder". It came with the purchase of my 2005 Liberty. I love it, and if you have any problems with the bobbin winding uneven the instructions that come with it tells (shows with pics) how to make the adjustments on how to correct that problem. Oh and I too LOVE my Turbo Winder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Mine has a tension disk on the left side, with two thead guides, one before and one after the disks. I love it and wouldn't be without. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I guess there is a chance to collect the set, mine has another different looking tension disk. I suspect they are all much of a muchness though. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Mine was one of the first ones out ,& it replaced the old bobbin winders that APQS had (the ones that looked like they were attached to a block of wood) the tension disc is a small one with only 1 thread guide going into the disk. Rita's (a more recent version) looks like it would keep the thread at more of an even tension without any "thread lash" (whip lashing of the thread when going at high speed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyLynn Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Mine is like Rita's. And I would not be without it. Especially, now since they are giving out those sidewinders. It is funny how we get used to certain things and then hate to give them up. I have learned tho, to buy two of each thread, so I do not have to unthread George each time. I keep the extra on the bobbin winder and am ready to wind more if I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Noper, I don't get any thread lashing.. I imagine if there is any on the older machines, a pigtail or fishing guide would take care of it, wouldn't it? RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I have the newer one, too, and I love it. I even use it to wind the plastic bobbins for my Brother Esante when I embroider. You can't go wrong with this great bobbin winder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I have the turbo winder and use it rather than the prewounds. It does a great job on the bobbins and it is fast. The first couple of times you use it can be scary. That thread flies off the cone and bobbins are done before you know it. Mine came with JJ (a milli) when I bought her in 2007. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Kuhlman Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I can hardly wait to order one One more day Thank you for the pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonick Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I received my turbo winder in the mail yesterday. Did yours come with instructions? I have several parts and don't know where they go. Joni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristiequilts Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I LOVE MINE!! It works on my machine bobbins too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loris Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I was so glad to read about the Turbo winder, I have one and it scared me, so I am using pre-wounds, I think I will give the Turbo another try. I read the forum all time, but this is the first time I have posted. I got the turbo when I bought my Millinium used, and I didn't even know how to turn either of them on!! I have had it for a year now and Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Loris, Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebm Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I got mine with my 2007 Millie! It's wonderful--never a problem--and I never thought about using it for winding bobbins for my dsm. Wow! It's a great gadget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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