As long as it is a class 15 bobbin..
#52
I was told that the metal ones will wear out the race more quickly than the plastic ones. I've got metal bobbins too and that's what I use in my Brother as well and 6 years later it is still OK. (You can tell when it needs an oil very quickly as well).
The stitches on this Brother are the best of all my machines.
The stitches on this Brother are the best of all my machines.
#54
I have a Brother machine too and it will only work with the plactic bobbins. The best thing is to talk to the dealer where you bought the machine. IMHO, if you want to get the best you can out of your machine, then you need to get in touch with your feminine side and read the manual. LOL
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I have a Brother too and use only plastic bobbins. I just read this on another quilt board:
If your machine came with plastic bobbins, that's what you should stick with. The metal class 15s are intended for use with either top- or front-loading vintage mechanical machines and newer front-loading machines with metal bobbin cases.
Your machine probably has a magnetic hook, and the metal bobbin will interfere with its performance.
Also, just my guess, but the cover over the bobbin is probably see-through plastic, which allows you to see how low your bobbin thread is. Using a metal bobbin makes this more difficult.
If your machine came with plastic bobbins, that's what you should stick with. The metal class 15s are intended for use with either top- or front-loading vintage mechanical machines and newer front-loading machines with metal bobbin cases.
Your machine probably has a magnetic hook, and the metal bobbin will interfere with its performance.
Also, just my guess, but the cover over the bobbin is probably see-through plastic, which allows you to see how low your bobbin thread is. Using a metal bobbin makes this more difficult.
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Originally Posted by davidwent
Originally Posted by Candace
Read your manual!!
David
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