Ritathequilter Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Hi I'm hoping someone has the secret to cleaning and servicing the bobbin area. I've problems with both my back and knees so cleaning the bobbin is a big deal for me. There's no light in that area either so trying to see what may be caught in the bobbin is almost impossible without a flash light. I'm also tall so crawling under the machine is no fun. Just wondering how you all deal with the bobbin area. I was thinking that I should look for a little stool with wheels under it...perhaps one that I can adjust the height on. Any helpful tips would truly be appreciated! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Rita, I have a little stool that I sit on. No back or knee problems anymore...just tall. I still have a hard time seeing the bobbin area because of the rollers, but I think the stool might help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I use Mary Beth's excellent advice to sit on a chair, too. And, here's another idea, Rita. I have one of those "miners headlamps" that I use when walking my dogs in the dark hours. It is basically a bright flashlight with straps to adjust around your head. Dog mushers use them a lot up here when mushing their dogs down the trail. I got mine at a sporting goods store. I have one by my longarm to keep nearby so I can plop it on my head when I need extra light and keep my two hands free at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Shana, Thanks for the chuckle. I just pictured you, never seen you other than pictures, but any way getting this very serious look on your face as you strap on your flashlight to get down to work. Plop away Shana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 OK Shana...I had to laugh at that, too, although I own 3 of them. I have used them from dog mushing to setting up a tent after dark to....well wait till you get this little picture...I learned NOT to leave it turned on when stepping out of the tent in the middle of the night to pee. As you look down to see what you are doing, you now have put a spot light just where it shouldn't be...if you know what I mean It seems that when one person (especially women) hears the tent zipper and velcro opening, it is an instant reflex to also get up to pee. We woke up everyone in camp giggling on one trip a few years ago. So, now when you don your head lamps...I know you will think of me:) BTW, I have purchased mine in REI but there is also a mail order catalog called Camp More at a discount prices. Cabelas also sells them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 LOL!! You are funny! All I can say is "It's a good thing I don't have a web cam (LAM CAM) in my quilt room" -- you all would be in for real a good giggle. And, yup, I'll think of you, Sandy, next time I plop it on my head. (I used it once when I had to rip some stitches out of the quilt...helped me to really see great!) My eyeballs are starting to go and I think I'll need reading granny glasses soon. I used to be able to read fine print no problem, but now...ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I use a small rolling seat that you can buy at any automotive store or in the automotive department at Walmart or K-mart. I love the miners hat idea, where can you buy one of those? I recently changed my email address and now don't get my daily apqs posts. I changed my email address on my profile but still don't get the daily posts. Can anyone help me figure out how to get my daily posts back? Thanks Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I like the miners hat idea too...only here we call them coon hunter's lights , not many mines, lots of racoons. I'm going to get one....but DH will need to be asleep or away from the house when I use it, cause he will never let me live that one down!! And Shana, we are not laughing at you...we are laughing with ya, kid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 LOL:P:P..........you girls are too much!!! But thanks for the "heads up" ...LOL......on the light. I have been trying to figure out something to make it easier to see the bobbin area also........Thanks for the chuckle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 All you guys are wonderful. I get the greatest ideas from these posts. Thanks for all the tricks I've learned here. Patti in Estacada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Originally posted by Mary BethAnd Shana, we are not laughing at you...we are laughing with ya, kid!! Mary Beth as far as I'm concerned, you can laugh at me all you want. I laugh at myself every day. I am a giant dork. Love you, MB! You are the best!! :) (((hugs))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Originally posted by sewbobby I use a small rolling seat that you can buy at any automotive store or in the automotive department at Walmart or K-mart. I love the miners hat idea, where can you buy one of those? I recently changed my email address and now don't get my daily apqs posts. I changed my email address on my profile but still don't get the daily posts. Can anyone help me figure out how to get my daily posts back? Thanks Barb Hi Barb, you can get these miners' headlamp / flashlight thingys at a sporting goods store. You can also order on line through the big stores like Cabelas or Sportsmans warehouse, etc. Regarding your daily APQS emails, I don't know how to help you. Perhaps you can send an email to the APQS techno-dude extraordinairre ... (I think his name is Todd). He can get you fixed back again, I'm sure. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hey Shana, Thanks for the idea on the miner's headlamp. I was walking my dogs in the morning, but remembering what you had said. In the winter time, it's usually dark when I get home to walk them, and handling 2 leads, potty bags and a flashlight is difficult at best. That headlamp idea would be great! Think I could teach the dogs to wear one too? Dream on, that'd be the same time they learn to stay out of mud puddles, and wipe their feet before they come into the house. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted July 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Oh my gosh Shana, that miners headlamp is an awesome idea!!! I think my hubby even has one of those in his woodworking shop...and I bet he never uses it. See, this is why I love this place!!! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I can't take credit for the miner's headlamp. I think I read a while back on this chat that Cathey (Catsliger) mentioned a miner's headlamp and that got me to thinking...hey I could use my headlamp when I need extra light aimed around the longarm. I used it to rip stitches from the quilt. It is a great for hands-free light to aim right where you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryLou5740 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hey, Ideas abound! My garden cart is going in by Millie Rose, and the little seat lid lifts up to put the Q-tips, paper towels, WD-40, flashlight, and can of AIR, etc. Bless the GREAT thinkers of OUR time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlittle1 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 I keep a small table lamp under my machine. I just turn it on when I need to get under there and clean out the bobbin area. I put it under there mainly so I could check the backing for any problems, but found it very handy for working on the bobbin area. I'd probably forget I had the miner's light on and answer the door with it on. Or walk out the front door to go get the mail still wearing it. My neighbors already think I'm a bit strange. Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Great tips everyone. I have a small lamp that I'm not using and it's in the closet, so now I'll get a bit more space in the closet for fabric!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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