pasovasz

I've had my Brother CS60001 for nearly 3 years. Made almost 100 denim quilts with it.

I took it apart to clean and look for "things that don't belong in there". It is making a clunking noise and bunching stitches unedrneath.

I changed:
1. needles (universal, ball point, heavy jeans needle-all new from the packages);

2. thread from Gutterman to Coats and Clarks (my usual thread)

Any other tricks I can try? Machine i useless but clean!

MommaDorian

Mine was making the clunking sound too. I took it to my LQS to have it looked at. They told me it's because the uptake lever was going bad. It wobbled back and forth, which threw my bobbin tension off. The clunking was from the uptake lever and the bunching stitches was because my bobbin tension was off. They told me it would need to be replaced. They also told me that the motor was going out so it wasn't worth fixing.

ORSunshineQuilter

I have a similar tale. I bought a machine online for $5000. It arrived and looked great! However, it soon became apparent that it was out of adjustment. Because I bought it online, I felt guilty even thinking about taking it to my local sewing machine repairman, so I turned it over to my very clever, very talented DH (who fixes Featherweights) and after five minutes, couldn't stand the pressure of seeing him dismantling it so went and took a nap. When I awakened, oila! I had a wonderful machine that worked right! It had gotten jostled during the shipment because it was not properly padded on the ends and was out of adjustment. Now, I don't recommend this for everyone but I figured I had nothing to lose and he WAS a computer tech for a major computer manufacturer. He is just a marvelous man! I have sense taken it to my local sewing machine repairman, told him the story, and he was impressed that my DH had done such a good job. He checked it over and said everything looked good!

Marge L.

Now that they know all there is to know about a sewing machine, will you trust them to fix your present one? LOL It reminds me of my DH. Whenever something went wrong with a machine of sorts, he always had the idea in his head that HE could fix it. Don't spend the money taking it to the right person. Yeah, right. He was very good at many things mechanical, but not on everything. Just because he was a mechanic for many years (tractors, heavy equipment, etc.) Didn't let him touch more delicate things.

IBQUILTIN

Great pics of some serious mechanics working away. I think it was interesting to see the inside. Now I know why it is so expensive to have one repaired

butterflywing

your son is now on his way to becoming a machine repairman.
should be a millionaire in no time flat, if my experience is any indicator.

Tweety2911

DH and DS are so serious and handsome in their quest. Great opportunity for your DS to learn.

Grandma Peg

Nice they worked together.

MommaDorian

Not in this lifetime!!! lol They take apart to do just that, take apart. They never put back together. ;)

butterflies5518

wow, never had a clue of the inside, or even thought about what might be in there - thanks,