Table resistance

[Philip Burton]

Hi All,

When standing behind the table at about the 46" from centre and left, I always find resistance when moving the carraige. I can get some wonky loops!

I have checked level etc across the table. If the 2 centre screws for the riser bar are slightly out, would that be the cause?

[Denise D]

Hi Philip,

Have you checked the height of the magnet for the channel lock to the metal at the edge of the lexan table? It could be that it's dragging against the metal. Give it a try.

Denise

[connie hurst]

Philip,

You may want to loosen your cross tubes on the carraige and then re-tighten them. One more thing to try, take a tape measure start at one end from outside rail to outside rail. Slide it down the table and make sure the rails are even all the way down the table. Could have a bowed rail. If none of that works give me a call.

Connie

APQS, Ext. 6

[northernquilter]

Thanks for the tip. When we measured along the table we could see where we were out. It wasn't much, only about 1/16". We loosened the tube supports and retightened them being careful to keep them even. I no longer have the resistance I have always had. We did the same thing with the carriage tube supports as they were out by about the same amount. I will probably spend a few sessions fine tuning the wheels now and I should be a better quilter. I never thought about phoning for help but I had run out of ideas. This forum is great. Thanks again,

[Philip Burton]

Thanks for the advice. I will check out the suggestions as soon as I can. It makes sense that the one or two tubes not as tight as the rest could be the cause. Thanks to all who replied. I will let you know how it goes.