nannyt Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I know you guys will know a way around this..... The rubber thingie on the bobbin winder on my Milli came off. (The thing where the middle of the bobbin slides on). It was shredded so I couldn't reuse it. I found a little piece of rubber tubing that may have come with my machine (can't remember -- it was 2004). So I cut off a little piece (about 1/4") and slid over the bobbin winder. It is too thick and the bobbin won't slide on without a major battle and then has to be messed with to wind. I've tried winding bobbins on both of my DMs. One won't wind it full and the other won't let the bobbin slip down where it will wind at all. Have any of you encountered this and what did you do? I hate to have to buy a bobbin winder just because of a little piece of rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I\'d call APQS and see if they have parts for it or maybe you can go to the hardware store and see if they have something. Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 The tubing on the bobbin winder is available at a hobby shop that sells fuel line tubing for model aiplanes. You want small and if I remember right it it 5/32. it is a real tight fit but it will work. I believe I even have the part # in our accounting program on the Country Lane Computer. If you need the # just email me. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 For a temporary fix, wrap a few layers of blue painter\'s tape around the spindle. Or several wraps of a small rubber band. All you need is something to keep the bobbin from spinning as you wind. My temporary fix of painter\'s tape has lasted a year now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I had the same problem you had - shredded tubing - and no supplier anywhere close. Called APQS - they have it, it\'s cheap, but there\'s a $5 handling/shipping charge. I finally found the short length of replacement tube that came with my used machine, so I didn\'t have to send for it, but I now have a running list of parts that I want to get from APQS for those times when I just can\'t use anything else - extra pigtail thread guides, needle set screws, bobbin winder tubing, etc. - these parts aren\'t expensive at all, but if something falls apart in the middle of the night or the middle of the weekend, they might be invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Barb, that is a great idea. Better start writing the Santa letter now. I searched everywhere for that tubing when I lost mine for a time on the floor. Found it, but I still needed the replacement which I had ordered anyway. I would add to your list an extra bobbin case, maybe some extra bobbins. Thanks for the tip. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I wrap with blue tape too. It works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyt Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 See?!!!! I knew you guys would know what to do. I\'ve got blue painters tape in the drawer by my machine, a hobby store down the street and a list started! Thanks! This site is wonderful.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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