How is this for threading?
1054549
I haven't used it on threads as it is a oil free technology product and I haven't read anywhere where threads are listed on its usage. I seem to want something with a light grease viscosity for threads. It wouldn't hurt to give TUF-GLIDE a try on threads for a little test and see what you think.
1054550
This is a very thin solution , it appears like a solvent mostly , like I said is good probably for micro mechanic like watches , I used to synthetic car oil for my folding knives. Please check on you tube some reviews of this to get yourself more clear about . Good luck
574659
Will work no problem... Price is good, just keepThe threads oiled before you use it.. Even works on econoline..
831307
You have to thread it just right and it will be nice and secure. I had to do it a couple of times to get it right.
872552
Good question! I bought this and overall I enjoy it. The thread is not great quality. It does tend to snag on some fabrics. I am not sure the makeup of the thread, but for the price - you would not expect top quality cotton. It is a fine started pack and once you are done with those spools, you can replace with cotton of your choice. It is a handy storage system.
128544
I just got this machine and set it up last night. It was delivered with 4 regular-sized spools of thread with not much thread on the spools. Already threaded. I will tie new threads on to each as suggested and use the hand wheel to advance them through the needles. I was forewarned not to let the thread run out so I don't have to rethread. (Though looking at it, it's clear where the threads go and perhaps it's not that difficult on this machine? Time will tell, I'm sure.) I'm a little worried the delivered spools will run out quickly, so haven't run the serger yet -- will install new spools before trying. Order thread or buy it before the serger is delivered. (Someone on a diff question suggested one site to buy. Hancock's has Maxi-lock on sale these two weeks.) Remember you need 4 spools to run full - that will be 4 white spools at a time, for instance! Even on sale it adds up! I did read that one can even use a bobbin for small jobs; that a bobbin would hold enough thread for perhaps one small tee? There's something called a Bob'n Serge - a little tray with small pins for 5 bobbins that fits on one of the pins. Mixed reviews, found 2 who really love it, some who said why bother. If you're only serging a little, makes sense. I also saw an expert who piggy backs sequential bobbins without cutting the thread between? Lots to explore. HTH.
591130
Yes, it will drive you crazy! It is very difficult to thread!!! I am a professional seamstress and have had many sergers before this one! I sold it to a friend who has worked with these machines before. Go with the one that air threads itself, and you should be fine!
1519366
I had to drill and tap for another thread size,this was definetly worth doing because this thing works great !!!! wish I had got one years ago!!
1299305
It is not, thread count isn't stated, well below 400. Probably 100-200 at best.
1817129
its easy until you get to the loop at the top --in other words picture you put the spool on the top you go down one side and up the other the metal looper that comes out of the top should come out a little more so you can attach the thread there---I always have to use tweezers to get the thread in.....after that it is easy. its good you asked this question because it is a good little machine and this is the only part that annoys me about it....I wonder what others have to say!!
1018853
I don't have any issues with threading the spot bar through. I have had a lot of success with this rack. My only complaint I guess would be that if you are doing pullups or anything heavy where you might be banging the rack around, have some weights on the back weight rack otherwise the rack itself might move a little. But I am also using 400+. Its a great unit
1731588
This is a metric thread with a 1.5mm pitch. With M14 threads you can have coarse (2mm pitch) and fine (1.5mm, 1.25mm, and 1.0mm pitch)
1428029
It's threaded. I think for 2 in PVC. I had to use a bushing to downconvert to 1 - 1/2 in. It was insanely easy to install.
2236478
Yes, you must thread it yourself the old fashioned way! I have three sergers, an Elna and two brothers and I have never seen a conventional needle threader on a serger. It's probably because it would be difficult or impossible to make one that would thread two needles next to each other. There are some sergers, (high end Brothers, I think) that claim to thread themselves using some kind of air puff system, or something, but I've never seen one in action and I don't know if even they thread the needles, or just the loopers. This is a very nice serger by the way, and I use it in preference to my higher end Elna all the time.
819528
Thread it like the eye of a needle. I believe the "closed eye" reference means that the 'eye' loop is a complete loop - not a partial loop.
535106
Yes. It does support hyperthreading. It comes up as 8 cores in my device manager.
721969
Both yes and no -- it handles both 1/2" threaded and unthreaded, and 3/4" threaded. The 1/2" unthreaded uses a slip-on adapter with set screw; the other types screw on. See manual PDF here: http://www.deltafaucet.com/media/MandI/U1010RevA.pdf
1770503
You can use a threaded extension but you need to make sure that the extension is not exposed.