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cleaning tension disks
mel2sew
Joined: Nov. 25, 2008
Posted: Jan. 18, 2009, 4:15 PM
How do I clean the lint, etc. from my tension disks on the top tension dial?
Thanks,
Mel2sew
Re: cleaning tension disks
kathisalter
Joined: Dec. 2, 2008
Posted: Jan. 21, 2009, 10:07 AM
You can loosen the tension knob so that the discs are separated. Use a soft brush to clean in between the discs. This should get the lint out.

Kathi Salter
HandiQuilter Educator
Re: cleaning tension disks
crashnquilt
Joined: Nov. 24, 2008
Posted: Jan. 21, 2009, 7:17 PM
I use unwaxed dental TAPE, not floss, take a long piece about 30 inches or so and tie knots in it. I wrap this into the tension disks and "floss" it back and forth. This will get out all kinds of "gunk"
Re: cleaning tension disks
maureenodoogan
Joined: Dec. 13, 2008
Posted: Jan. 29, 2009, 3:38 PM
i've used pipe cleaners. i think i read that tip in libby lehman's book, although i wouldn't swear to it. i found extra beefy ones at michael's. a package will last you for years.

maureen