SylviaJ Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Has anyone used one of these than can be purchased from Harbor Freight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Never thought of using this for checking stitching in quilting... my bro is an instructor of vehicle mechanics and he uses one all the time down/around/in the vehicle engine and underneath. I don't know the brand he has, but the pic is perfectly clear although I've seen him have to fiddle with adjusting the flexible tube quite a bit (but then he's navigating around an engine or parts). Interesting idea here, you wouldn't have to have anything mounted on your machine - check the underneath when needed and set aside. I just may ask to borrow his personal one and try it. I'm sure it would work as a portable means of checking stitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little thread girl Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm new, I am sorry I don't usually do blogs or forums, and i don't know what a BB Code is or if I need it off or on?? I'm just happy to find a site for information about these wonderful sewing machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 A gal on the Nolting list posted about this camera a couple of weeks ago. DH bought me one from Harbor Freight. It does indeed work and shows the stitches very well. BUT... One thing to note. The "cord" is rather long and rigid, making it hard to position just where you want it to see the stitches, and in order to see the stitch definition well, it has to be positioned at just the right distance. I am returning mine as I find it too difficult to use and hold accurately. I have to walk to the back of the frame and put it under the quilt sandwich back there in order to be able to get it positioned good enough to see the stitching. This is just my experience. The gal who originally posted on the Nolting site likes hers, though she did mention the "cord" length was an issue for her, too. If anyone is inclined to order one of these, Google Freight Harbor coupons. I hear there is a 20% or 25% off coupon that you can use on online purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reete2 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I purchased one and had to work at it to get a good view of the stitches. A bit too cumbersome and awkward for me. I think I'll wait and purchase the Bobbin Cam at some point. Rita in Ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Good to know, i was looking at one today:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 You might want to check out Matt's posts about the bobbin cam instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I tried one last night, let's just say --- PITA for me! I had problems getting the end right where I needed it without having bending over and looking to see where I had got the camera aimed at. Easier to make that same movement and check it myself! Bobbin Cam is on my wish list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Bobbin Cam is also on my wish list:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.