Why bobbin areas need to be cleaned
08-01-2009, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by okie
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:
08-01-2009, 01:50 PM
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I clean mine often after having trouble once a long time ago. Who knew? It really helps it work sew much better! Never thought to take a picture of it, but then there are some thngs I don't want to share! :?
08-06-2009, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I read to not use canned air. I was reading tips from a shop and he said that he can always tell when someone uses air because it blows the lint deeper into the machine where it does more damage and you can't clean it out.
08-06-2009, 07:48 AM
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I use my "used needles" in my bulletin board. Using better quality thread causes less fuzz in the bobbin area. I do clean mine often and oil periodically. Good thread and new needles are cheaper in the long run than machine repairs or even professional cleaning. I learned this from the sewing machine repair man a few years back.
08-06-2009, 07:52 AM
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Wow, Eddie, looks like tiny mice moved into your sewing machine. I clean the "dust bunnies" from my machine once a week. So use the little brush to reach back into the machine behind the bobbin area to get to the lint. Also the bobbin case itself needs brushing out. With my old 830 Bernina I also clean above where the top tread tracking area is. Just like a car you need to check the oil and air filters and maybe kick the tires, LOL.
08-06-2009, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I read to not use canned air. I was reading tips from a shop and he said that he can always tell when someone uses air because it blows the lint deeper into the machine where it does more damage and you can't clean it out.
08-06-2009, 11:53 AM
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Quite a few years ago I watched a woman on T.V making wall hanging "ART" pictures out of dryer lint... They were quite stunning... I was amazed at all the colors she had. Think we stumbled onto something here with using thread fuzz bunnies.... ???? a big lol !!!
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