how are the end caps used? I've never had this kind of needle before
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If you stop your project and want to use the needle ends for a different project, slip the end caps on the knitting cable of your current work and use your needles with one if the other cables. Then when you come back to your first project just take off the caps and reattach your needles. You're all set to knit just where you left off.
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They don't have a fine point tip like a sewing needle, but if you push down too hard enough, you could do some damage. You are only supposed to put enough pressure to a level of comfort without causing pain or damage.
712197
That is a good question. I just purchased two of these. One for me and one for my son. Neither of them have the cleaning rod on the end cap. My guess is that is a design change. To be honest, I can't remember the last time I needed to even use it. When looking at the end cap where the rod should be, I don't even see a hole for it. My guess is this was a design change or an intentional omission.
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There is definately a needle. However, its the most ouchless needle I have ever used.
380646
I would return it for a replacement if you have any concerns with the product. Mine was stuck for a moment at the "zero" mark, but using it for a while eventually got it to "unstick". I don't think my situation was the same as yours though, because I think my issue was simply the needle just not responding. I have heard of the needle getting stuck. Google a solution, or return for a replacement. Hope that helps.
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I found it by mistake. I didn't know there would be a needle in the kit. It's wrapped in plastic. I suggest looking very thoroughly through everything to see if you can find it. I never used the needle provided and just used one I like to use. Hope that helps.
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I used a pair of small jewelry wire end cutter pliers (NOT SIDE CUTTER). which I modified by grinding them dull (rounded) so as not to cut the ferrule. They worked perfectly. Figure I can resharpen them if I have to.
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They are the caps that cover the ends during storage, presumably so that you won't accidentally stick your finger in a blade while you are rooting around in the drawer. It is the kind of items that I usually lose! )
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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.
870876
That is exactly what I've been using them for in the past year. The needle is a little big for weaving in ends on fingering weight sock projects, but everything bigger than that works great!
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I'm assuming you are talking about the lower loopers as they are not needles but are below. It is necessary to become acquainted with threading these as it can be very frustrating to have to in the middle of a project when you run out of thread or a thread breaks. It is also imperative to follow precisely or you will have messed up stitches. That said it is possible to thread and becomes second nature when you learn. There are color coded thread guides to follow and you will find it easier by taking off the free arm apparatus to get to the loopers more easily. Use the long tweezers as that is easier than using fingers . Once threaded it is easy to 'pull' new colors through instead of trying to run the machine to change as they can easily break at the knot. Tie the new color to the old and loosen the tension and just pull gently through. You will have to thread the needles and use the long tweezers makes that a breeze. Hope this helps; but practise practise practise and you will be an expert in no time and using a serger will be as effortless as your sewing machine~!
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Honestly I've never used one of these before in fact coming across it on Amazon is how I learned about it....so I figured I would buy the smallest size and go from there. Which would be my recommendation to anyone else new to them. I haven't used mine yet (I keep forgetting to pick up the correct alcohol to keep it clean in apparently regular rubbing alcohol will damage it) but the company was extremely wonderful by sending me info on use and care tips before I received mine and they have since sent me even more info which I appreciate so very much. But back to answering your question (sorry to get off track there) for a beginner I would say the smallest needle size and not a super costly one.. Honestly I've never used one of these before in fact coming across it on Amazon is how I learned about it....so I figured I would buy the smallest size and go from there. Which would be my recommendation to anyone else new to them. I haven't used mine yet (I keep forgetting to pick up the correct alcohol to keep it clean in apparently regular rubbing alcohol will damage it) but the company was extremely wonderful by sending me info on use and care tips before I received mine and they have since sent me even more info which I appreciate so very much. But back to answering your question... » Read More Honestly I've never used one of these before in fact coming across it on Amazon is how I learned about it....so I figured I would buy the smallest size and go from there. Which would be my recommendation to anyone else new to them. I haven't used mine yet (I keep forgetting to pick up the correct alcohol to keep it clean in apparently regular rubbing alcohol will damage it) but the company was extremely wonderful by sending me info on use and care tips before I received mine and they have since sent me even more info which I appreciate so very much. But back to answering your question (sorry to get off track there) for a beginner I would say the smallest needle size and not a super costly one.. « Show Less
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No, Amy. You have to fill your needle, then put your needle into the injector. Then you inject, as if the device is a great big syringe. Depending on the length of your needle, it will make the tip very, very short, reducing the amount that actually goes into your skin. Note to all, this device does not work with 6mm syringes- they are simply too short already!IMO, they take an 8mm syringe and make it into about 3-4mm, which is the smallest needle tip I have been able to create with the Inject-ease.
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Needle nose or even regular pliers. When unplugged. Grab by one ode of the white ends lift up and pull out.
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I don't know since I only use it with the spacers. If you are not using the spacers, you can just inject. The spacers hide the needle.
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instead of the end caps being black, one is red and one is green. They are "protective" caps so your fingers don't get to the blade. You remove the caps to use the slicer.
305188
Yes, mine came with caps for the tips. The tip caps allow me to prefill syringes and re-cap them for later use. Here's what my box says: Exel Int; Disposable Syringes without needle; Sterile; Latex Free; REF 26048; Model 1 ml Luer Slip Tip. On the back of the box there are instructions for use, which include "withdraw protective cap." I don't know why the others say they don't have caps.