Brother 1500 problem
#1
Brother 1500 problem
I've had my Brother 1500 for about 6 years. It seemed to work great for many years, but seems to be getting touchie the last couple of years!?!? What is happening is I'll come to a seam corner and the FM foot jumps, doesn't move and will break the thread. I've read go slow and I do, but if there are 4 layers it jumps and sounds awful!! I've tried putting more pressure on the foot, but still happens.. If I use a larger needle, it's even worse..It's like the motor isn't strong enough to push the needle through!!!
Anyway. if anyone has any suggestion, I sure would like that and if I were to get a more powerful machine, what would it be???
Thanks for your help, love this board...Bette
Anyway. if anyone has any suggestion, I sure would like that and if I were to get a more powerful machine, what would it be???
Thanks for your help, love this board...Bette
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,426
I have this machine and every once in a while I'll have this happen. I stop when I hear the stall and manually turn the wheel until the needle goes get over the hump. It seems some humps are more dense then others in the same quilt. If it starts happening all the time I'll buy a new one. I will not sew on any machine that frustrates me.
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,127
Have you had it in for servicing?? My Bernina actually locked up on me because there were so many dust bunnies that had gather in the far right back where I could not access. Check you manual to see when you should have it serviced. DSM are just like car, there is maintenance involved with most.
#5
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,093
I agree with ManiacQuilter2. It just may be time for a service. If you sew every day, your machine should be serviced every year. Otherwise, don't go more than 5 years without a service. The presser foot shaft can freeze up if not oiled regularly. Sometimes the old oil gums things up, and needs to be removed.
#6
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,563
Why don't you take it in for service before giving up on it?? It would be cheaper than buying a new machine. I own 7 machines and the 1500 is by far my favorite. I've never had a problem with a lack of power. And if you do give up on it, send it to me - I'd love to have a backup 1500!
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