Shirley J Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just wondering - I'm doing a panto - pretty extensive one - and went to change the bobbin - it seemed overly warm to me. Even the housing felt warm. (not hot - but warmer than I've ever felt it to be) Been making a grating noise for a while now but ran and stitched fine. It sounds like there is something loose in the bobbin case housing. Hook seems to be fine - Noise will quiet down after oiling and cleaning (wd 40) - but within one or two bobbins it is back again. Got any ideas as to what it is? Think it is ok to use? Should I slow down? Should I call the fire department? (JK JK) Thanks for your help Shirley J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have no ideas but if you are worried I'd call Amy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Are you oiling the hook on the bobbin assembly? Manual says: "If you notice the machine getting noisy during normal operation, the hook assembly may be dry and need to be oiled." Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yepper - He was just cleaned with air, wd 40, and oil. It lasts maybe one bobbin. I really do NOT like to oil the machine while a customer quilt is on it. BUT I have done so. But hold my breath. It just sounds like something is loose. Next step will be to call Amy. Thanks Dell - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sometimes I have to put a drop of oil after every bobbin change and other times maybe every 4 or 5. Move your machine to the end of the table, Oil the hook and spin the hook a little then I wipe the hook to get any drop that may be lurking> GOOD LUCK BTW the bobbin will rattle when the thread is getting to the end!!! I know you knew that already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 my bobbin gets warm too....i haven't noticed any negative effects tho. i do clean after every empty bobbin and oil every four or five bobbins...the needle gets warm too....it's just a friction thing i guess, no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well it IS a comfort to have you guys with me "in my sewing room" I still might call Amy - Angela told me I got the "different" housing when they couldn't get from their regular supplier. I didn't know if maybe I needed to order a new one. It never hurts to ask a question! Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 It never hurts to ask a question...it is even better when you post the answer here so the rest of us learn too:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 don't worry about asking questions....the only stupid question is the one you don't ask....how else will we learn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Shirly which machine do you have? I have a Freedom and it is a bit louder that when I had my Lenni. I have not had any problems so far! Let us know how you make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 ROFL - you guys are super! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Is it possible that the grease needs to be repacked? I haven't had that happen yet with my Millie but I understand that this can cause the machine to be noisy. I don't know if it would cause the bobbin to be warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I wouldn't worry about oiling a machine when you are working on a customer quilt as long as you run it on a piece of sample fabric with batting first and it will get all of the residue out before you go back to the customer quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Repacking the grease???? I didn't know about that! I have a Freedom. So far I've been totally in love with him. I just don't want anything to happen to him. I'll call tomorrow and maybe after 18 months of hard work - he does need to be repacked. (I wonder what that involves) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Originally posted by sewbee Repacking the grease???? I didn't know about that! I have a Freedom. So far I've been totally in love with him. I just don't want anything to happen to him. I'll call tomorrow and maybe after 18 months of hard work - he does need to be repacked. (I wonder what that involves) If the noise is caused by the need for repacking it isn't going to cause any damage. The repacking is just to cure the noise and I don't think that it is a big deal to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabric007 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 My favorite rep contacted me last night - just having her in my corner is a comfort. I've got the customer quilt finished - will put on just some scraps and call Amy this morning...BEWARE AMY!!! rofl. Thanks Angela...{{{HUGS}}} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Might be in line for a new hook. I talked with Mark - he has eased my mind...he doesn't think that there is anything mechanically wrong. WHEW! We talked about a few other things - and I think I have a "grip" on my worries now. THANKS MARK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Repacking consists of taking the head off your table, turning it upside down, etc. It is easy to do,, really! Instructions I believe are in your manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 My Freedom sounded like a vibration that got louder the faster I sewed. We repacked the grease.. be sure to get the air bubbles out--if you think you have them out--stir more!! I learned from experience. My dh didn't stir enough. It runs great and sounds great. Easy fix. Amy told me it doesn't hurt to run it noisy. The gears will be fine just a little noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley J Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 I am kind of a "listening" person. (my first machine didn't have a stitch reg. on it) I got in a habit of listening to the sounds it was making. Yes it seems like it is a vibration thing. I just have to keep telling myself Squiggy (the machine) is ok. I just don't want him to "hurt" ... I love him so much! Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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