Vittumhill Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hi, Does anyone know if that little screw that tightens the needle comes in a size I might be able to pick up @ the hardware strore?? Just went to replace my needle and dropped that little bugger... Thought it might be a good idea to have extra's on hand... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstucker Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi Connie, I blew that screw completely out of its spot once when I hit a thick seam, and couldn't find one that size or with the same threads anywhere. APQS will be happy to send you some though...that was my solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vittumhill Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thanks Barbara, I better get some extras, I will call APQS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I wish I knew the size to tell you to get! Perhaps someone in the know will catch this note and let us know. I do have these listed in my basic spare parts kit that I reccomend. It is a real bummer to need something sew simple and be down and out for days while you wait for the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 You can go to the local hardware store and get a 4-40 screw as short as possible. (It will probably be longer than you want.) You can cut it off if you have a wire stripper that has a thread cutter on it. Just clean up the end that goes against the needle with a file. This will get you by and you would not need to cut is off for temporary use. When you install it do not force it if it does not screw in easily (It may have a burr or other problem). You should order some extra screws from APQS they are only 50 cents each. You probably should get a couple of the pigtail guides for spares $1.30 each. The shipping would probably be the same. Good Luck, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vittumhill Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi John, I am going to the quilt show in Manchester, N.H. in April, will APQS have this for sale there?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I went to the Fastenal place( a place where they carry all kinds of fasteners) and got a set screw and an allen wrench to replace the screw. I now don't have any trouble tighteneing the screw I also don't strip the threads. Connie you might think about replacing that screw with a set screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Connie: They might have a spare but they don't normally have parts for sale. I'll send you a email that might help. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltaholi_518 Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I was given a list of "must haves" when I bought my machine. A couple of needle screws, an extra bobbin case, a bobbin case spring, a pigtail, a fuse or two and a lightbulb. These are all things that are cheap compared to waiting for them and not being able to quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilts2much Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 How often should the pigtail bechanged? How do you know it needs to be changed? Can the set screw be put on the other side of the machine so I can screw and unscrew it with my right hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I'm curious what the 'pigtail' is that you are talking about. Grace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I'll attempt to answer a few of your questions. The pigtails (these are the last two thread guides before the needle) need to be changed when they are worn. The thread will eventually wear a groove in the guide and it will cut the thread. Replacement depends on how much and what kind of thread is pulled thought. Monofilament will wear the guides faster that other threads. You can turn them over in a pinch but they are cheap (If I remember right $1.30 each). The needle bar set screw can be installed on the other side (the needle bar is threaded all the way through). It is placed on the left because the thread might catch if it is on the right. We have used our machines with the screw on the right for years without any problems. I would recommend as spares, 2 needle bar setscrews, pigtails, tension return spring, and bobbin case. For a bobbin case spring in a pinch you can use a side of a prewound bobbin or a donut cut from paper. The fuses are available from Radio Shack and the lamp from Home Depot or Lowes. You machine has a spare fuse in the fuse holder for immediate use. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alayne42 Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Sherry, would you share your list of recommended spare parts to have on hand? Alayne P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 You Betcha! Here is my list, the prices may be off a bit as this was put together awhile ago. Perhaps others will want to add to this as well. APQS spare parts list QTY 20 Bobbins (Metal) $0.50 each =10.00 1 Bobbin Case $9.95 1 Check Spring $2.50 1 Hook, Teflon $64.95 Needles: 1 MR4 7.50 1 MR3 7.50 2 Needle bar set screw $.50 each =1.00 4 Thread guides: Wire ? pigtail $1.30 ea = 5.20 1 Tension assy. 15.00 Total 126.30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanri Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Why the Teflon hook do these damage easily or when do they need replaced? and whats a tension assy. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Great list, Sherry. I had to search for my little bag of extras and there are some things I need to order. Another thing I keep on hand is the screw that holds the needle plate down. I stripped one of those once when I was using a long screw driver and couldn't get it in the righ position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanri Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 whats a tension assy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 An abbreviation for "assembly". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 A good idea to get some extra supplies.. The last time I was in Carroll, Connie helped me with some extra supplies...I don't however have the needle screw... Next time I stop by I will have to get a few. Thanks for the tips... Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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