Made some gear! -Speer 8x10 tarp kit

[PuckerFactor]

Thanks for the info Rev. I was playing with it, and to get the bottom thread up into the fabric, I was having to turn the top tension up in the 8 to 9 o'clock range sometimes, which is what I think was bunching things up. I read somewhere that you want to be able to barely hang the bobbin by it's thread without it spooling out, and mine was much tighter than that. The bobbin spring plate thingy also has a bit of surface rust on it, so I think that may be where my extra friction is coming from. That tiny bit of turn loosened it just enough that I can have the top tension back down in the 5 to 6 o'clock range. I probably should take it to a mechanic though since I doubt it's been cleaned or anything in at least 15 years, probably more.

Acer

[Ramblinrev]

Thanks for the info Rev. I was playing with it, and to get the bottom thread up into the fabric, I was having to turn the top tension up in the 8 to 9 o'clock range sometimes, which is what I think was bunching things up. I read somewhere that you want to be able to barely hang the bobbin by it's thread without it spooling out, and mine was much tighter than that. The bobbin spring plate thingy also has a bit of surface rust on it, so I think that may be where my extra friction is coming from. That tiny bit of turn loosened it just enough that I can have the top tension back down in the 5 to 6 o'clock range. I probably should take it to a mechanic though since I doubt it's been cleaned or anything in at least 15 years, probably more.

Acer

Serendipity is a wonderful thing..... You are now adjusted just about right if you have a 1-10 spool tension range. It wouldn't hurt to have it oiled and deep cleaned... but you are about where you need to be.