Class M bobbins for longarm
#1
Class M bobbins for longarm
I've been looking at class M bobbins and there seems to be 3 different kinds. One just has a hole in the center, the other has a hole and slot (similar looking to a class L) and the other has holes all around (similar in looks to a metal class 15). Are these all interchangeable in longarm machines that take the class M? If so, which would be the most popular or desired?
Also do longarmers usually buy prewound bobbins or prefer to wind their own?
This is for a swap on another board and all I know is the person wants class M bobbins for her longarm. Thanks!
Also do longarmers usually buy prewound bobbins or prefer to wind their own?
This is for a swap on another board and all I know is the person wants class M bobbins for her longarm. Thanks!
#2
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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I got the ones with the slots. I got a box of 100 from an ebay seller, for my Tin Lizzie, which came with solid sided bobbins which my dealer was happy to sell to me at several dollars each. I think that the theory is the ones with the single hole, or slot may be a bit out of balance, but I haven't had any problems.
#6
I think most long arm machines use M class bobbin and they are all the same with or without holes. I would buy the prewound bobbins as they are very desirable for most long arm quilters and from a lot of feedback on different forums the most popular website for prewound bobbins is http://www.bobbincentral.com/. It is best if you call them and ask their recommendation.
#7
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,093
We have the ones with just the hole for the Juki 2200, and the ones with the slot for the Handi Quilters. The ones with just the holes don't play nice in the Handi Quilters. Have not used the ones with the holes all around.
#10
My Nolting 30 Pro uses size M bobbins and it is because I have the larger bobbin case so that I can go longer between bobbin changes. If she uses the pre-wound bobbins, you can get them at Filtec Bobbin Central. They say that people like the pre-wound bobbins because they have fewer tension issues with them. I just use the regular metal ones that I refill myself.
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