nhintsa Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 I have been floating my quilt tops for the most part (partial float). I am wondering if I could remove my #2 Roller bar for the quilt top when I am using the Automatic Fabric Advance motor? There is a tension block that is set on the #1 and #2 roller bars. Also, would there be any impact on the top and batting by not passing thru the space between Roller Bars #1 and #2 (currently this seems to keep it rolling and advancing relatively somooth and evenly?) Thanks! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Nancy, You pretty much have to leave the #2 bar in there because of the wood tension block like you stated. Maybe someone else will have a better idea out there. Good luck, Mark APQS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhintsa Posted July 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Mark, Thanks for the reply. What if I were to stick a sawed off hollow pipe (6-12") of equal diameter in that space where the #2 roller goes into the tension block? Do you think that would "fool" the motor advance, #2 "shortie" would spin but with no purpose, wouldn't interfere with other roller bars and advancing? I will also eagerly await hearing from others if they have come up with any ideas. Thanks again. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Nancy, I tried removing the tension bar a few yrs back...lasted 3 quilts before I put it back on, what I found for me was that the bar not only helps stableise (sp) full-float quilts , but also is nessesary to prevent quilt vibration.... Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Nancy, I guess if you stick a "dummy" roller in there so that your wood tension block would still work with the motor advance, I think that could possibly work ok. Mark APQS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhintsa Posted July 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Now, Mark, why would I want to stick my husband in that space in the tension block? (ie you said I could stick a "dummy" in there, oops I see you actually said a "dummy roller"!)... tee, hee, hee Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Hey Nancy.....Now don't be tring to get me in trouble here. Mark APQS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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