JaceHennagir Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I have recently bought a small machine quilting business. I have a Millenium. Midway through a quilt, the machine started skipping stitches. It is only so often, but it is obviously something that must be dealt with. I replaced the rotating hook and then the needle. The top tension seems fine. I have tried everything that I can think of, but nothing is working. I NEED HELP. Thank You- Jace Hennagir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyL Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Jace: Welcome to the APQS family! I'm not offering a solution to the skipped stitches problem but does it do it only with the stitch regulator on, or does it do it all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Jace: Try changing the needle. That my help. Good luck. Barb Wetzel Ivy Corner Quilting Altoona, Ia 50009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Welcome Jace. If this is happening with your stitch regulator on, your wheels may be a bit too loose. Give Connie a call. I'm sure she can help you make the adjustments you need. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connie hurst Posted February 7, 2005 Report Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hi Jase, Just checking to see if you got your timing figured out?? Let me know if you have trouble after re-timing the machine! I think his problem was in his timing, the timing is very close, however not close enough, as it skips everynow and then, depending on the way the needle is flexing... Connie Hurst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I am new here, but a mechanic of many years. Your problem as described is your hook to needle clearance. It should be adjusted properly to solve this. It is a very common problem.The hook must be adjusted so there is practically zero clearance but not deflecting the needle. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Mal and welcome to our chat site. We do set the timing a little closer than most. We do want the needle to just ever so slightly deflect the needle. That way, no matter how you move your machine and the needle flexes, it won't flex too far away from the needle and thus having a skipped stitch. Take care, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Welcome Mal: Adding to Mark's post. The timing and hook spacing seldom is the problem. Due to the design of our machines (belt drive instead of gear drive) they do not just get out of time. Many machines have been in service for years without needing retiming. Timing problems generally are caused by operator errors. Sewing over pins, scissors, not installing the needle properly etc. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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