quiltgirlcrsy Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I need to replace my wheels on my Millie. Brown, Black Apqs wheels or edgeriders? I respect your opinions and would be interested in your comments Thanks for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyThreads Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I just put edgeriders on my one year old Milli. They are AWESOME!! Soooooo much smoother yet I still feel like I have control. I do a lot of custom and I wish I had gotten these 6 months ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have the black wheels that came with my 2007 Milli...they seem very smooth and I don't have any problems with them. I wish there were a way to try the Edgeriders, but until then, I just can't see spending the money on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I love my Edgeriders. I put them on a few months back...and really like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 APQS has new black wheels that are packed at the factory. I think they are $18.00 a piece. I would order those or Edgeriders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I think you've opened up the can! There are ALOT of us who have them on our machines, and will NEVER do WITHOUT them...EVER! Hopefully, someone who's waited, and contemplated long, before they've purchased them, then finally did...will chime in here. You WONT be sorry, if you get them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I was a waiter and I'm so sorry I was! I have Edgeriders and wouldn't ever go back to the black wheels! My edgeriders are awesome!!!!! Call Patty Butcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I started out with the brown wheels. When I switched I was in the same place you are, asking everyone. A lot of people told me to go with edgeriders, but a few told me they didn't see a difference. I went with the black APQS wheels. Last year at MQS I was able to try a new Millie with edgeriders that was set up in a classroom. I have been kicking my own hiney since....go with the edgeriders you will not be sorry....I am saving my pennies to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaildrake Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I must ditto what Heidi says . I spent the money for the edgeriders and I am not regreting my choice. It has really made the difference. Now go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I agree with everyone, go with the edgerider's! They are well worth it! I just love mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have an 07 Milli and I just put the edgeriders on and I am so suprised at the glide. My other wheels were not bad but these are great. I put them on because I am now an Edgerider Rep. in Ohio. If I can answer any questions give me a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltgirlcrsy Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks everyone! I'm tired of driving a truck with out power steering! I have been having trouble with a sluggish machine lately and finally had it!I called APQS this morning for help. Amy was wonderful with suggestions on how to check my table for potential problems. She also sent instruction by e-mail with pictures and everyting! LOL My Millie is a 2000 and I still have the old style table from my Ultimate I. I think it is time to do a total table overhaul! Rechecking for level, tightening up anything and everything. LOL. Wait till my Hubby gets home and sees what I have in store for him! You all have convinced me that edgeriders are the way to go as far as new wheels are concerned. Joyce, I think I e-mailed you last week and you sent me the link to the Edgerider page. Do I order my wheels from you directly? And how quickly can I get them? I have too many quilts due out to be having this problem. My machine has been such a workhorse and always reliable. I have been spoiled by the reliability of the APQS machines. I just expect to go downstairs and away we go. I know with the new wheels and Amy's help, this too shall pass. Thanks, again for your input, and by the way, I really have enjoyed reading this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I am hoping Santa will bring me new wheels this year. Nora has the black wheels on her Milli and what a smooth ride! But you all say the Edgeriders are even better? MB has the black ones and wants the ERs? Now I am totally confused!! Oh well, I guess I have a month or so to finally decide! (Joyce--you may be hearing from me soon!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Yes you can order them from me. I have them in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 When you send your APQS machines back to the factory for a "tune-up," will they put the Edgeriders on for you? Or, does APQS not carry Edgeriders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 No Sandra, APQS does not do the Edgerider wheels, you need to get them from an ER dealer, like myself or Joyce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for the response, Patty. I really hate doing "mechanical" things, so I was hoping it was not something I would have to tackle myself. At this time I am not in the market for new wheels, but I can see the Edgeriders in my future...perhaps next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudges Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi! I know I am probably the only person ever to say this but I liked my brown APQS wheels that came with my Milli better than the edgeriders I now have, I will change back at some stage but it is such a hassle LOL! I find with the edgeriders my machine moves too easily, I have tightened them as far as they will tighten but once she gets going she will not stop and I keep overshooting the mark, and it is so much harder to control. Having said that I have mainly done pantos so far, so I can't comment on which is better when doing custom. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I just put my edgriders on and I love them. It does take a little getting used to. For now, if I really need a lot of control, I just put on my expanded base. It causes just enough drag to slow me down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastiffMomQlt Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I put edgeriders on & haven't looked back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Originally posted by smudges Hi! I know I am probably the only person ever to say this but I liked my brown APQS wheels that came with my Milli better than the edgeriders I now have, I will change back at some stage but it is such a hassle LOL! I find with the edgeriders my machine moves too easily, I have tightened them as far as they will tighten but once she gets going she will not stop and I keep overshooting the mark, and it is so much harder to control. Having said that I have mainly done pantos so far, so I can't comment on which is better when doing custom. Susan Wow Susan I had the complete opposite experience. I was thrilled when I put on my ER that I could stop on a dime if I wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I too have already asked Santa for Edgeriders for Christmas and if Santa intends to sleep with me on Christmas night those wheels will be under the tree.:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaG Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Julie. LOL, You have me rolling on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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