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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 29, 2008, 10:22 AM
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| My bobbin winder is stopping after only filling the bobbin about halfway. I have tried a different, lighter thread but got the same response (King Tut and So fine). I have oiled the winder, rethreaded, recheched the instructions for proper winding, but still the winder starts to slow and then stops about half way filling the bobbin. In fact, it is stopping sooner and sooner. Does anyone have experience with this or is the winder just not working properly? Thanks, Hilary |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 29, 2008, 8:53 PM
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| Mine is doing the same thing. Let us know if you get an answer to the problem. I can start mine up again and finish winding a bobbin but it's just a pain to have to do that. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 29, 2008, 9:33 PM
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| I had this problem just this afternoon. I, too, can start mine up to finish but it would be much better to start the machine and walk away. I looked at the sensor and it isn't touching anything so that's not the problem. Let's hope someone comes up with something. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 30, 2008, 8:23 AM
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| Have you tried to adjust the bobbin fill? Tighten or loosen the black Phillips screw on top of the thumb lever. Mine works beautifully every time. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 30, 2008, 10:47 PM
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| You need to adjust the screw that Donna referenced. This information should have come with your winder. If you can't find the screw, call HQ and I'm sure they can walk you thru it quickly. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 31, 2008, 6:01 AM
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| I too had the same type of problem with my bobbin winder. After I did the adjustment with the phillips screw, I still had some issues. Turned out the bobbin was warped. (When the bobbins were slowing down during the winding process, they would get warm and warp!) I haven't had a problem since adjusting the phillips screw and starting with a new bobbin. Hope you clear up your problem soon so you can get doing the fun stuff--quilting! |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: March 31, 2008, 7:38 PM
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| Thanks for all the suggestions. I will try adjusting the tension and see what happens. But I did discover that I can wound my Handiquilter bobbins on my Singer Featherweight and it works just fine. The bobbin doesn't wind as tight or as full but the stitches look just fine. I was determined not to sacrifice my sewing this weekend over a poorly working bobbin winder. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: April 1, 2008, 9:16 AM
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| I had the same problem and found the ultimate solution. The bobbin is stopping because it is not tight enough on the post on which it turns while winding. The bobbin should require a real PUSH to be inserted on the post. If it is not that hard to get on, it is not tight enough. You will see that the post is split down the middle. Take a medium to larger flat screwdriver and VERY CAREFULLY pry those two prongs of the post apart very slightly. Try putting your bobbin on the post now. It should be hard to get on but go on snuggly. This solved my problem once and for all. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 8, 2008, 3:18 PM
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Bobbin winder issues: I preparation for the arrival of my machine I decided to rev up the bobbin winder and load some bobbins. The first two wound fine, then on the third it stopped midway. I pryed open the prongs a little and that solved the problem briefly, but then it just quit. Now it will only run if I am holding the the little lever for the power and then only intermittently. Anyone this any suggestions? Dave in Atlanta |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 9, 2008, 4:59 AM
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OK I think I've got the problem fixed. I had to bend the little arm that turns on the winder when the bobbin i pressed forward and it seems to be working. It's LOUD tho. Who knew a bobbin winder could make so much noise?? Dave in Atlanta |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 9, 2008, 7:19 PM
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| I jumped the first time I wound a bobbin...it was so loud ! But then I realized the motor was the same size as the (exposed)one on my old sewing machine. I'd guess if I ran my sewing machine full blast it would be just as loud. But I haven't experienced any problems with the winder at all. And it's so fast ! |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 10, 2008, 11:41 AM
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I have a similar problem with my bobbin winder. I did not think of tightening the black Phllips screw on top of the thumb lever, or to VERY CAREFULLY pry the prongs apart at the end of the post that holds the bobbin, - see Joan's comments. However I did discover that if I put a little piece of plastic in between the two prongs at the end of the post that holds the bobbin, I can wind a bobbin. I have been doing that for some time now, until I take the time to contact Handiquilter about the problem. I would certainly like a permanent fix. So thanks to you all for your comments on this topic, they are helpful. I think the thing that bugs me the most about the bobbin winder is the short cord! I don't understand that. I have to hold up the entire winder unit to plug it into a receptacle. Am I using it wrong? Has anyone resolved this by putting a longer cord on the winder? Why is the cord so short? Wkershner |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 11, 2008, 4:07 PM
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| I finally called HandiQuilter HeadQuarters and spoke to Glen. He said there had been a problem with bobbin winders. He offered to replace my BW and I accepted. Great customer service. Hilary |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 12, 2008, 9:40 AM
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| I too applaud the customer service. They replaced my front handles (old style) because the lights had burned out. You need to oil the bobbin winder - it will be quieter. There is a small hole on the shaft between the motor and the bobbin end. Still loud because the motor is exposed but quieter. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 12, 2008, 11:57 AM
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mine did the same thing - I called the local dealer, was told the tension was too tight. I loosened it a lot, and it is filling the bobbin completely now. Also I agree with you about the sort cord. DH solved that by using a heavy duty cord to the bobbin winder, and both it and the HQ are plugged into a surge protector. I do unplug it when I am not using it, but we do have power surges and power sometimes goes off for a minute or two at a time, so it is an added protection for both. |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 27, 2008, 2:58 PM
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| In addition to loosening the tension and adjusting the "stopper" that allows the bobbin to completely fill, there's another happy little change I made to the bobbin winder. I purchased a rheostat (dimmer) for under $20.00. It's meant to plug into a lamp, but the hardware store man assured me it would work fine for the motor size on the winder. I plugged that short little cord into the dimmer, then plugged the dimmer into the wall outlet. (there's Advantage #1 - now it's a longer cord!) There's a sliding switch on the dimmer, and if I slide it so the winder motor is operating at about 3/4 speed, rather than full-tilt, the bobbins wind much better. I also watch the bobbin fill and offer a little guidance with my finger if it's not winding thread all the way to one side of the bobbin. QBee |
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Bobbin winder
Posted: May 28, 2008, 9:43 AM
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| I asked my husband about the cord too. He is an Electronics Engineer. He said the purpose of the short cord would be to make sure the item is unplugged after each use. Being in a community that has several "brown outs" especially during the summer, I just make it a habit to unplug anything I'm not using. |
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