dancing bear Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 i essentially know what a 'batting bar" is, but how is it installed on a 14' table? anyone have pics? I bought a huge roll of batting and it is stored under the table but would be nice i would think to have it on a bar. Twirl, stop, en pointe, pause pause, and down ... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 dancing bar I just used a piece of heavy rope and ran it through the middle and put clips on that I hook around the legs. I can fit two rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I think Doodlebug has a great answer to that on her blog with pics. also that info was on this forum a while back. A search will reveal all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 The batting bar is a round metal pole that hangs down underneath the table. It's attached to the frame with a smaller round metal pole that clamps on to the machine frame on each end. Then there's a clamp at the bottom of the hanger that the larger batting bar fits into. I could easily attach this myself - it's simple, simple, simple. It does give stability to the batting so it doesn't sag as I think just a rope would make it sag in the middle but not sure. I assume you can order this from APQS but mine came with my machine and I LOVE IT! I can use it for batting or just rest my feet on it while I"m quilting. I do both. I will try to do a picture within the next couple of days but have been having some problems with camera so not sure if I will get it done.....Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Here is a picture of my setup on a 12' frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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witha'K'quilting Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 We simply took a fence toprail and welded large washers to the ends of the rail. Then we made a hook mount and it is also welded to the frame. As I unroll my batting from the back of the machine, the pole pulls against the hook so that the batting cannot 'jump' off the hooks. To remove the batting bar and easily change rolls of batting, just remove it from the front side of the machine. Easy peasy as Shana would say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I like that Kristina, You should market those, that is a great way to store batting, keep it off the ground, and easily measure out what you need.... Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Many people may bot want to weld to their frames...but me, I had no problem with it! It is secure and not going anywhere. Glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 thank you everyone. i understand the bar use to come with the M Machine. It did not with my 2009 ... hmmm ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 This bar didn't come with my millie. I have a Green Millie...purchased one year ago through APQS with a brand new 12' table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 The batting bar no longer comes with machines, it is an accessory option for $150.00. I have a 2003 Millennium that came with the batting bar. It is basically the same as the roller bars and fits into cup supports mounted on each table leg under the table top. I am not sure if this is still how it is mounted, as an accessory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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