Why bobbin areas need to be cleaned

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07-31-2009, 09:10 AM

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user3587

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I have Babylock machines and you don't oil them, you can void your waranty if you do. As for needles I throw mine away after using, I feel that once I've changed a needle its "goodness" is gone. I really don't see a need to keep a used needle unless you changed it out to change to another size and it's still got its "goodness". If a well used needle can be recycled for something else, I would like to know. I'm all for recycling. :lol: :wink:

07-31-2009, 09:23 AM

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Lacelady

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Wow, Eddie, that is a whole lot of junk in there - your machine is FULL of dust bunnies. I think you are going to have to do some housekeeping a bit more often than every three months! LOL. And while you are at it, have you checked inside the bobbin case too? I have a little spring inside mine, and dust collects there just as much as anywhere else.

07-31-2009, 09:27 AM

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farscapegal

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I clean mine every time I put in a new bobbin. It doesn't take that much time to clean.

Sybil

07-31-2009, 09:28 AM

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Judy Gail

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Okie, used sewing machine needles can be used to hang pictures. It leaves a smaller hole than a nail and is just as strong or stronger.

Judy

07-31-2009, 09:41 AM

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MadQuilter

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I cleaned out the lint around the bobbin case and didn't realize how much builds up in areas where you can't see it. So I was surprised to see the "matress pad" under the throat plate.

Now the plate comes off regularly as well; but if you don't know.....

(When I first started sewing, I did not realize that I was supposed to change the needle. I thought the clunking noise and the big holes were normal. :oops: :lol: )

07-31-2009, 09:48 AM

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Eddie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacelady

Yeah, after I look that picture I lifted the bobbin case out and there was a lot of fine lint under it as well. The shop vac sucked it all out, and then a few blasts of compressed air took care of the rest. Looks great now!

07-31-2009, 11:04 AM

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Boston1954

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Yikes!! And I thought mine was bad..........

07-31-2009, 12:00 PM

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amma

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Thanks for the reminder!!! :D :D :D I try to clean mine often, but do forget!!! :oops:

I will look for an attatchment for my vacuum, mine has lots of nooks and crannys!!

Awesome tip on using the needles for nails!!! I think I will file them a little blunter first, just in case one hits the ground :roll:

07-31-2009, 12:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie

I decided to give my sewing machine a bit of cleaning, so got out the owner's manual to see what to do. I removed the bobbin cover like it said and much to my surprise, this is what I saw:

[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/E-G-L/Bobbin1.jpg[/IMG]

There's a LOT of junk in there! And this machine is only 3 months old. Granted, I have made 6 quilts on it during that time, but I was really surprised by how much junk has accumulated in it already during this short time. Time to get the shop vac out now.

After the shop vac, I finish the cleaning with bent cotton swabs in the hard to reach areas. Amazing how much lint is still sticking in the crevices. :!: