My Consew 255B went out of time yesterday. This is the second time this has happened lately. I timed the hook then noticed that the hook was hitting the needle so I moved the hook assembly over. After this when I handwheel the machine the hook or bobbin case is scraping against the needle plate. doesnt do it when I loosen the screws on the needle plate. What have I done wrong?
Sounds like hook height possibly? or the top sliding cover plate installed in reverse?
I had the same issue years ago with a 225. When I moved the assembly over it wanted to lift up a hair. I had to give it a gentle tap down once the appropriate screws were slacked off.
Quote from: Darren Henry on May 07, 2011, 09:45:16 am
I had the same issue years ago with a 225. When I moved the assembly over it wanted to lift up a hair. I had to give it a gentle tap down once the appropriate screws were slacked off.
I wonder where exactly I should tap. I'm a little skittish about tapping on the hook from the top.
Quote from: stitchm on May 07, 2011, 04:12:34 am
Sounds like hook height possibly? or the top sliding cover plate installed in reverse?
If you mean the sliding plate to the right of the needle plate I think it would only go in upside down, but I will look.
That slide plate cover has a thumbnail slit in it. If the slit is on the left, it is reversed.
Quote from: sofadoc on May 07, 2011, 06:27:07 pm
That slide plate cover has a thumbnail slit in it. If the slit is on the left, it is reversed.
I had a look at that cover. I see what you mean it could be turned end for end. Its ok though thanks stitchm and sofadoc.
I tapped the hook a time or two, no more rubbing. Thanks Darren. You guys are great.
You're welcome.
Another "not many have seen this book before" for the Consew 255RB / Seiko LSW-8BL
Excellent book that shows detailed setting and adjustments
http://www.keysew.com/DemoFiles/255RB_339RB_Seiko_LSW.pdf (http://www.keysew.com/DemoFiles/255RB_339RB_Seiko_LSW.pdf)
Gregg thanks alot for that link. It is a much better reference than what I have.
Quote from: hidebound on May 09, 2011, 05:48:01 pm
Gregg thanks alot for that link. It is a much better reference than what I have.
I've been selling 255RBs with my family for over 13 years, and I know it is, if you going off of what was sent with the machine!
Hope it helps, and it's as good a book as I can find outside of some of the newer Pfaff books.