annettequilts Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Can we use the Sidewinder bobbin winder to wind bobbins for the APQS Millenium? Does it get the tension right? The little plastic thingy on my bobbin winder keeps falling off and it is driving me crazy. I hate that thing! Does anyone have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Which bobbin winder keeps dropping the plastic thing?? I only have the Lenni, and did NOT like the Side winder, in fact would sell it, if any one wants to buy for half price and pay shipping.. I got the turbo winder I was told I'd get and love it. It's not built in, though. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 the turbo winder is very expensive. If you have a bobbin winder that works on your Millie, try using a rubber band on the post. I think Linda Rech is the one that suggested that, and it works. Don't just dish out money when you don't need to...if your bobbin winder goes kapoot (sp?), then look at all the options out there. Personally, I think the turbo winder is way over priced. Okay, let's hear it. I know all you dealers and reps out there are going to blast me, but sorry, it is way too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annkathryn Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 You are right it is over priced, but on my millie, the winder had to be watched, while it filled. It would over fill, or under fill. Tried to adjust it and broke the plastic under the screw. The turbo winder I can walk away from it. I also have the side winder, and hate it. I have to use short spools of thread, and it still jumps around, and doesn't fill all the way full. Once I get more bobbins for my DSM, I'm going to see if the turbo winder can fill them. Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't mean to blast the APQS pricing on this item. It may be well worth the money. From my stand point, when I look at the money going out in supplies vs the money coming in on quilting jobs, I find that I am doing this job as a hobby instead of it being employment of a job I love to do....then it becomes very much a dreadful job, instead of a joy to do. There are other bobbin winders out there, you just have to look for them, and I think they are priced around $70 -$80. Now, they may not be jet propelled - turbo - or whatever...but they are more affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 The onboard bobbin winder on my Gammill is useless. The machine has to be running in order to wind bobbins. But the winder sucks power so who would quilt when you the power fluctuates? I bought and love the stand-alone bobbin winder for $79. It has a foot peddle very much like a sewing machine peddle. That also means that you cannot walk away from it. But the bobbins have a consistently smooth wind. How much is the APQS turbo bobbin winder, anyway. I used to buy/use lots of prewounds but I have converted over to the wind-your-own bobbins. I also have the side-winder bobbins winder. It will wind my Gammill bobbins but only about half full. Huh? I sometimes use it to wind my Juki bobbins and does OK. But the Juki has it's own bobbin winder so that is what I normally use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 The turbo winder was about $95, then shot up overnight to $325.00....Gammill has a bobbin winder, probably the one you are talking about, for $70 or $80. I didn't know if anyone had one, or if they did, how well they worked. I don't mind to stand there while my bobbin is winding for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I love my K-Kraft bobbin winder there www site is: www.fancyquilt.com It is the quietest bobbin winder I have ever had, reasonably priced, does a great job and it has a good clean look. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I use my DSM to wind, but I really don't like doing that as it adds wear and tear. I also broke the plastic around the screw, but it does still work. I was looking into a way of taking that whole unit out and try mounting it on a stand alone. Of course my brother gave me a reason why I couldn't but I can't remember what he said...something to do with current. Anyway, I like the K-Kraft bobbin winder, thanks Barb for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Barb, That looks like a cool winder. It stops automatically and no foot pressure needed. I noticed that it lists lots of machines but APQS is not one of them. Do you think that is just an oversight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncquilter Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 So what is so great about the turbo bobbin winder that warrants $325.00? Would love to know. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbobby Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yes it must just be an oversite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 $325.....for the APQS Turbo Bobbin Winder......????? I bought mine from APQS for $125 a couple years ago and I love it, it winds threads perfect.....LOVE IT...... Are we talking about the same bobbin winder??? :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncquilter Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I assume it's the same. It's listed under apqs parts for $325.00. Good thing you purchased yours before bobbin winding parts skyrocketed! (grin) Seriously though, I really would like to know why it is so expensive. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sewsoft Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 We had the same problem. The little metal wire kept falling off ... the tension was horrible ... we stopped using it for our Gammill. I don t know how it is for regular sewing machines, I did not try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I think that the sidewinder will drive you crazy too! I got one with my Lenni - have found that my Bernina DSM winds a much better bobbin, so am using that. I too had a standalone bobbin winder with my Gammill - considered keeping it when I sold the machine... In the end I felt it was pretty mean to sell a machine without a bobbin winder... On reflection, I should have been a bit meaner! Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Winding bobbins on my DSM are out of the question. John Mitchell told me a long time ago that they have done it in a pinch....but I own a Janome and my longarm bobbins don't fit the post on my DSM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 When I took the maintenance class in April Amy mentioned that the price of the turbo winder had gone up. I think everyone's jaw dropped when she told us how much. I am glad that JJ came with the turbo winder, I don't think that I could have afforded the new price. I don't mind winding my own bobbins. I just do a whole bunch at one time before I start a quilt. That way I don't have to keep a stock of various prewound bobbins around. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Well I am really shocked to find out that the Turbo Bobbin Winder has gone up in price so much......GOOD GRIEF!!! I paid $125......and now it's $325......I know prices are always going up BUT.....that is way way way out of line!!! I have a '02 Millennium, have never used the bobbin winder on this machine because I loved the prewounds from Superior so much. So, I guess I'll just "covet" my TBW...:cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Originally posted by sewbobby I love my K-Kraft bobbin winder there www site is: www.fancyquilt.com It is the quietest bobbin winder I have ever had, reasonably priced, does a great job and it has a good clean look. Barb My bobbin winder looks very much like this one, but its 11 years old (Doesn't have a on and off switch though)...AND I got it free from APQS...or it was thrown in with the deal....wow, $325.00 not sure if I had to pay for one today, I wouldn't just use the ones on my DSM.....love my winder, don't get me wrong, and I would be totally lost without it, but you can build one for about 1/3 of the price.....from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 APQS had been selling it for less than cost to them, thats why the jump in cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerriS Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi First,my Millie is on it's way Wahooo!!!! Should be here next Monday. Bobbins, What about the the one they advertize on the quilting supplies page, it's only $45.00. Does anyone know what that one is like? I heed help naming my new Millie when it gets here, anyone have a suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Bobbin Winder-APQS Turbo Winder $325.00 Finally found parts list and this above is what it shows. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I was interested in Linda Card's comment about the Gammill bobbin winder not working. I tried to use it at the very beginning without much luck. It didn't work in SR mode; it only seemed run when I was on non regulated stitch, which is practically never at this point in my "career." I decided that I probably just needed to do a little more study and that until I got to that point, using my stand alone was quicker than studying! My stand alone works fine most of the time, but occasionally goes crazy and winds up a bobbin that cannot be unwound and the thread has to be cut off. Then the next time the bobbin is perfect, so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm mostly happy with it, but I'm wondering if it is adjustable to fill the bobbin with more thread because it stops about 75% full and my DSM will sew when the bobbin is 100% full. One of the many things I have learned is that I have to test the tension every time I change bobbins AND every time I change upper threads. Is that just me, just my machine, or is that how it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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